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The Depiction of Laertes as a foil character to Hamlet
In the Shakespearean tragedy Hamlet, the author introduces a character relatively early who, little to the reader's knowledge, is vital to the climax of the story. Laertes is unmistakably one of the larger foils to Hamlet in the outcome of the play. To fully comprehend the image of a foil in the play, one must understand the definition. The transitive verb tense of foil is to prevent from attaining success. William Shakespeare depicts Laertes to give the reader a greater understanding of the protagonist, Hamlet.
Like Hamlet, Laertes reacts very impulsively when he is angry. Hamlet and Laertes both have great respect for their fathers. When Laertes discovers his father's murderous death, he jumps to conclusion and places the blame on Claudius. Laertes acts as any son would and aims to avenge Polonius. "To hell, allegiance! vows, to the blackest devil! Conscience and grace, to the profoundest pit! I dare damnation: to this......

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