However, upon a more close reading, it is evident that Laertes is talking more about his demeanor than making a claim about his legitimacy. Now while this might be a slight exaggeration on the part of Laertes, it does prove the point that he is completely committed to seeking revenge on Hamlet due to him killing his father. The status of bastard in sixteenth century Europe—especially among those of a higher class—was a serious topic, as evidenced in other Shakespeare plays most notably King Lear.
To be a bastard was to be less than, to be looked down upon, to be illegitimate. Bastards were entitled to nothing in the scheme of primogeniture and were often tortured by their status as illegitimate for the rest of their lives. Book: Hamlet. The most obvious insistence upon revenge in the play is that of Hamlet himself who seeks to right the wrong of the murder of his father by Claudius.
Both Laertes and Fortinbras are also out to seek revenge. Every one of the three eldest sons had one thing in common: they all wanted revenge for a slaughtered father.
All of the three sons swore vengeance, and then acted towards getting revenge for the deaths of their fathers. Shakespeare demonstrates how rage emerges in many different forms. Hamlet, Laertes, and Fortinbras bring the theme of revenge to life, revealing the complexity and richness of human feelings.
He spends too much time thinking about his actions and takes no immediate action without premeditative thought. His approach to achieving revenge was incorrect from the start. Laertes has no need for revenge until Hamlet kills his father, and he finds out that his sister is dead. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
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