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In defence of Laertes Written by ching (5/20/2003 1:15 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Laertes as anti-Hamlet, penned by Katharine T

I think I actually am inclined to defend Laertes in this. Yes, he does not come across as an intelligent man, and seems to act rather rashly. But he is after all a youth, and has all along been under his father's guidance, so it is actually easy to see how he can be manipulated by Claudius after Polonius's death.

Furthermore, would we rather have a brother/son like Laertes who would want to revenge our death, as opposed to someone like Hamlet who talks alot but is rather slow to act?

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GR: Laertes: Manly Man Cheryl (5/19/2003 1:19 a.m.)

GR: I may as well admit it Mary Anne (5/19/2003 9:27 a.m.)
- GR: Vengeful Laertes Cheryl (5/19/2003 10:43 a.m.)
  - Laertes as anti-Hamlet Katharine T (5/19/2003 11:11 a.m.)
    - GR: Hamlet's Problem Skylar B (5/20/2003 11:25 a.m.)
    - In defence of Laertes ching (5/20/2003 1:15 a.m.)
      - GR: It's a good thing Hamlet hesitates...   Ana L (5/20/2003 6:53 p.m.)
        
        GR: Hamlet's hesitancy   Cheryl (5/21/2003 1:27 a.m.)
        
        Hamlet hesitates?   Stacie M. (5/21/2003 1:36 a.m.)
        
        GR: Good question   Cheryl (5/21/2003 2:41 a.m.)
        
        GR: A matter of timing   Mary Anne (5/21/2003 8:33 a.m.)
        
        GR: Claudius praying   Cheryl (5/21/2003 10:54 a.m.)
        
        GR: Let me add a bit   Mary Anne (5/21/2003 9:46 p.m.)
        
        GR: Tracing back   Cheryl (5/22/2003 12:11 a.m.)
      - GR: Laertes vs. Hamlet Skylar B (5/20/2003 11:27 a.m.)

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