Hamlet: Impulsive Behavior
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Laertes and Hamlet both display impulsive reactions when angered. Once
Laertes discovers his father has been murdered Laertes immediately assumes
the slayer is Claudius. As a result of Laertes's speculation he
instinctively moves to avenge Polonius's death. "To hell, allegiance! vows,
to the blacke ....
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.... are incited by fury and
frustration. Sudden anger prompts both Hamlet and Laertes to act
spontaneously, giving little thought to the consequences of their actions.
Hamlet and Laertes share a different but deep love and concern for Ophelia.
Before his departure for France Laertes provides lengthy advice to Ophelia
pertaining to her relationship with Hamlet. Laertes voices his concern of
Hamlet's true intentions towards Ophelia and advices her to be wary of
Hamlet's love. Laertes impresses ....
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Word count: 664
Page count: 3 (approximately 250 words per page)
