Laertes and Hamlet both display impulsive reactions when angered. Once Laertes discovers his father has been murdered Laertes immediately assumes the slayer is Claudius. As a result of Laertes"s speculation he instinctively moves to avenge Polonius"s death. "To hell, allegiance! vows, to the blackest devil! Conscience and grace, to the profoundest pit! I dare damnation: to this point I stand, that both worlds I give to negligence, let come what comes; only I"ll be revenged most thoroughly for my father." Act 4 Scene 5 lines 128-134 provide insight into Laertes"s mind displaying his desire for revenge at any cost. In...
which prompts them to act spontaneously. Hamlet and Laertes both have a strong love for Ophelia.

Hamlet"s deep love for Ophelia is evident in his reaction to her rejection of him. In the same way, Laertes care and affection are revealed by his advice to his sister. The families of Laertes and Hamlet contain similar attributes.

Hamlet and Laertes hold a high admiration for their fathers and are willing to even kill the king to enact revenge. Both characters exercise a dominating attitude towards females. In conclusion, although adversaries, Hamlet and Laertes share several characteristics which make them similar.