Question

Which themes best represent Laertes as a foil for Hamlet? Select all that apply.

Answer 1

Hamlet and Laertes show significant differences. One of the themes is represented in the father-son relationship that both characters have. Whereas Hamlet lacks a relationship with a parental figure, Polonius demonstrates a lovely relationship with Laertes and gives him beautiful pieces of advice when leaving Denmark. The other theme from the list is thought versus action. Hamlet tends to think a lot before taking action and Laertes is more a man of action.