laertes (Meaning)
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laertes (n)
(Greek mythology) the father of Odysseus
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laertes Sentence Examples
- Laertes, the father of Ophelia and Polonius, is a minor character in Shakespeare's "Hamlet."
- In his sorrow over the death of Polonius, Laertes impulsively challenged Hamlet to a duel.
- Laertes was the one who plotted with Claudius to poison Hamlet's sword in the duel.
- Laertes and Hamlet briefly reconciled before they both died in the duel.
- In an earlier scene, Laertes gave Ophelia advice on how to deal with Hamlet's attentions.
- Laertes was a skilled swordsman and had a reputation for being a dangerous opponent.
- After discovering the truth about his father's death, Laertes vowed to avenge Polonius.
- Laertes and Hamlet's duel was a tragic event that led to the deaths of both men.
- The character of Laertes serves to highlight the theme of revenge in "Hamlet."
- Laertes' actions are ultimately driven by grief and a desire for justice for his father.
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(Greek mythology) the father of Odysseus
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Laertes, the father of Ophelia and Polonius, is a minor character in Shakespeare's "Hamlet."
In his sorrow over the death of Polonius, Laertes impulsively challenged Hamlet to a duel.
Laertes was the one who plotted with Claudius to poison Hamlet's sword in the duel.
Laertes and Hamlet briefly reconciled before they both died in the duel.
