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How does Shakespeare present and use the characters of Laertes and Fortinbras to compare and contrast with Hamlet, in "Hamlet".
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How does Shakespeare present and use the characters of Laertes and Fortinbras to compare and contrast with Hamlet, in "Hamlet" The Shakespearean play "Hamlet" is dominated by the theme of revenge, the way in which the characters respond to grief and the demands of loyalty. Shakespeare presents us with the characters of Laertes and Fortinbras Prince of Norway, in order to compare their actions of vengeance with that of Hamlet's procrastination. The two characters are defined by how they reflect Hamlet's intricate disposition. The comparison of the three men highlights Hamlet's anguish in not taking revenge, which we sympathise with. Shakespeare shows the importance of Hamlets actions and inactions by putting Laertes and Fortinbras in parallel circumstances, the main similarity being revenge. As we observe each character strive for honour in the "rotten state of Denmark" we are presented with the very distinctive ways in which they conquer their hatred. Shakespeare...
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