ham vs. laertes
A foil is a means by which an author or playwright reveals one character in contrast with another character. In ‘Hamlet’, a play by William Shakespeare, the use of a foil is evident among the characters Hamlet and Laertes. Although adversaries, Laertes and Hamlet share several characteristics which make them similar, enabling the audience to learn more about each character individually. There are a variety of supports regarding this discussion throughout the play. Their love for Ophelia, association with their respective families and their similar but differentiated purpose for angered actions, are the primary examples to show the character revelations through a contrast of Hamlet and Laertes. Hamlet and Laertes share a different but deep love and concern for Ophelia. Prior to his departure to France, Laertes provides advice to Ophelia concerning her relationship with Hamlet. Laertes voices his concern of Hamlet's true intentions towards Ophelia and advises her to be careful of Hamlet's love. Laertes also constantly reminds Ophelia that Hamlet will have probably have an arranged marriage and that Ophelia will be wasting time with Hamlet. Hamlet's strong love for Ophelia fades after she rejects his closeness. Hamlet's broad
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Approximate Word count = 1064
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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