Hamlet: Laertes An Important Character In Play
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Though seeming to simply be a minor character, Laertes is of great
importance in the play, Hamlet, and much more than one would initially believe,
due to his extensive inner conflict. He is good, loyal, and honourable, seeming
to possess the greatest virtue of all the characters, yet he still is d ....
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.... a noble one.
As Scene Three begins, Laertes is speaking with his sister, Ophelia,
about her relationship with Hamlet, and warning her to Ã’Weigh what loss your
honour may sustain,/ If with too credent ear you list his songs,Ó (1.3.29) else
she lose her virtue to Prince Hamlet. This exemplifies his loyalty and love for
his family, and especially his sister, though she replies to his warnings and
advice with the sarcastic reply to do not Ã’Show me the steep and thorny way to
heaven,/ Whilst, ....
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