Laertes (Hamlet) - Wikipedia
WEBLaertes / l eɪ ˈ ɜːr t iː z / is a character in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet. Laertes is the son of Polonius and the brother of Ophelia . In the final scene, he mortally stabs Hamlet with a poison-tipped sword to avenge the deaths of …
Laertes Character Analysis in Hamlet | SparkNotes
WEBAs a fellow son of a murdered father, Laertes serves as a foil for Hamlet. Like Hamlet, Laertes is single-minded in his quest for retributive justice. Unlike Hamlet, Laertes is decisive and active in how he goes about achieving that justice.
Laertes - Greek Mythology
WEBLaertes was a mythical figure in Greek mythology, son of Arcesius and Chalcomedusa. He was married to Anticlea, daughter of the thief Autolycus; they had two children, Ctimene and the famous hero Odysseus. Laertes participated in the Argonautic Expedition, helping Jason retrieve the Golden Fleece from the far-away land of Colchis, and he also ...
Laertes - Wikipedia
WEBLaertes may refer to: Laertes (father of Odysseus), Ionian king and the father of Odysseus in Greek mythology; Laertes , son of Polonius and brother of Ophelia in Shakespeare's play Hamlet; Laertes (Cilicia), an ancient town archeological site in Asiatic Turkey; Laertes prepona, a butterfly in Central and South America
Laertes, Hamlet: Overview Of Shakespeare's Laertes Character
WEBLaertes is a character in Shakespeare’s play Hamlet. He is the son of Polonius, chief aide and counsellor to the King. He’s the brother of Ophelia, with whom Hamlet has been having some kind of romantic relationship. The three grew up in Elsinore, the royal castle, and know each other well.
Laertes – Mythopedia
WEBJul 5, 2023 · Laertes, son of Arcesius, was the king of Ithaca and a hero who participated in several notable exploits, including the voyage of the Argonauts and, in some traditions, the Calydonian boar hunt. With his wife Anticleia , Laertes fathered Odysseus , one of the heroes who fought in the Trojan War.
Laertes Character Analysis - eNotes.com
WEBLaertes is cast in the role of the villain in Hamlet’s narrative, killing the protagonist of the play through underhanded means. However, Hamlet recognizes his own purpose within Laertes and...
Laertes Character Analysis in Hamlet | LitCharts
WEBA student at a university in France, Laertes is gallant, worldly, hotheaded, and obsessed with his family’s honor. In hopes of avenging Polonius and Ophelia’s deaths, Laertes conspires with Claudius to murder Hamlet, challenging Hamlet to a duel armed with a poison-tipped sword.
Laertes - Hamlet
WEBLaertes is a character in William Shakespeare's renowned play, Hamlet. He is the son of Polonius, the chief counselor to the King of Denmark. Laertes is depicted as a young and impulsive nobleman, who plays a significant role in …
Hamlet Navigator: Characters: Laertes, Polonius' son
WEBLaertes, a young nobleman. Polonius' son and Ophelia's brother. [ This is an annotated list of all appearances and all mentions of Laertes.] Nathaniel Parker as Laertes. Curt Masreliez as Laertes. Michael Maloney as Laertes. "My dread lord, / Your leave and favor to return to France" (1.2.50-51).
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