Laertes Flashcards
What does Laertes prove?
Hamlet’s inaction.
Laertes’ desire is..
more within him, the killer of his father is blatantly obvious, and so his actions require no questioning.
How is Laertes a foil to Hamlet?
Laertes’ characteristics exaggerate Hamlet’s character, his narrative goes on the same trajectory as Hamlet’s.
What does the quote “ To thine ownself be true “ tell us about Laertes?
He is a young man guided by his father, his father wishes are born from a state of love.
Both Hamlet and Laertes are advised by their father, how are they different advisings?
Polonius’ wishes are deeper, more sincere and a form of admiration.
Old Hamlet’s are darker, and drive Hamlet to a state of moral disconnection.
How are Laertes and Hamlet similar?
They both have a vested interest in Opehlia, which sets them up as enemies.
The Ghost advising (A) is a parallel to (B) advising Laertes.
A ) Hamlet
B) Claudius
At the start ; Laertes is (A)
His only need to protect sprung from (B)
When he becomes involved with the (C), and it’s political agenda, he meets his demise.
A) A young nobleman
B) Opehlia
C) court
What does Laertes’ storyline reveal?
The corruption of a Renaissance England court.
Who brings on Laertes’ death?
Himself
How would you describe his death?
A sense of eternal punishment brought on by a greater force, as a result of attempting to revenge his families name.
In Laertes’ dying moments, him and (A) reconcile, brought on by Laertes himself.
This proves what?
That even in his last living minutes, he is bent on being the best possible version of himself, a sense of pathos.
What does Laertes say in his final moments?
“Mine and my father’s death come not upon thee “
What does the critic Hoye say about Laertes?
` A character filled by his emotions, has a strong sense of family honour, and a caring and compassionate brother `
