Comparing Laertes and Hamlet.

The Comparison of Laertes to Hamlet
In Shakespeare's Hamlet, Laertes has a significant resemblance to Hamlet. Hamlet
and Laertes biggest similarity is that they both seek revenge for their father's murder.
Hamlet and Laertes both have a relationship with Ophelia. Like Hamlet, Laertes is
suspicious of those in power. Hamlet, who questions his Uncle's intentions at the throne
and Laertes, who questions Hamlet's love for Ophelia.
Laertes: "Forward, not permanent, sweet, not lasting,
The perfume and suppliance of a minute,
No more.( Ham. 39).
Although of many distinct relations, one w…