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 way to separate these two is by their attitudes.
They have two inverse attitudes. Hamlet and Laertes are two men who are struggling to avenge the death of their father. …
