Where has Laertes been for most of the play Why does Laertes force his way in what does he want?

Where has Laertes been for most of the play Why does Laertes force his way in what does he want?

Many think its suicide. Why does Laertes force his way in? What does he want? He wants revenge for his father.

What does Laertes want to be able to do?

Laertes also proposes to poison his sword, so that even a scratch from it will kill Hamlet. The king concocts a backup plan as well, proposing that if Hamlet succeeds in the duel, Claudius will offer him a poisoned cup of wine to drink from in celebration.

What happens to Laertes in Act IV?

Laertes shares his own plan to dip his sword in a poison so lethal that a minor scratch will cause instant death. Claudius adds yet another safeguard: He will poison a goblet of wine for Hamlet to drink, so that even if Laertes fails to draw blood, Hamlet will die.

What is Claudius plan for Hamlet Act 4?

Claudius’ plan is to stage a fencing bout between Hamlet and Laertes, in which Laertes’ sword will remain ‘accidentally’ sharp. Laertes loves this plan, and adds that he’ll put some poison on the sword, so that Hamlet will die, even if he’s only scratched.

How does the king calm Laertes fury?

102–106). A furious Laertes storms into the hall, fuming in his desire to avenge his father’s death. Claudius attempts to soothe him by frankly acknowledging that Polonius is dead.

Why does Laertes complain to the priest?

Why does Laertes complain to the priest? Because they’re not singing the usual hymns for his sister as they bury her. Cheated her of her burial rights because of how she died. What happens when Hamlet steps out from the place where and and Horatio have been watching the funeral?

What does Claudius say to Laertes to comfort him after Laertes and Hamlet are separated?

What does the king say to Laertes to console (make him feel better) him after Laertes and Hamlet are separated? He tells him not to worry; he will soon have the appropriate time in place to kill Hamlet. One way or another, Hamlet will die.

Why does Laertes argue with the priest?

Why does Laertes argue with the priest in lines 230–252? Laertes wants a more elaborate “ceremony” or funeral for Ophelia (line 230), but the priest says the church has already done more than is appropriate since “her death was doubtful (line 234).