In the second scene of Hamlet, Laertes wishes to see King Claudius
Why does Laertes return to France?
Why does Laertes return from France?
He is avenging his fathers death
. by telling him he had nothing to do with the death of Polonius and it hurt him too. Claudius promises Laertes if he was apart of it he’d give him everything his royal family had, including his kingship.
What does Laertes want to do upon his return from France?
Laertes expresses his desire to return to France, where he
was staying before his return to Denmark for Claudius’s coronation
. Polonius gives his son permission, and Claudius jovially grants Laertes his consent as well.
Why did Polonius send Laertes to France?
In act 2 of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Polonius sends his servant, Reynaldo, to Paris. Ostensibly, Polonius sends Reynaldo to France
to deliver money and letters to his son, Laertes
. Polonius’s true motivation in tasking Reynaldo with a trip to France is his desire to spy on his son.
What was Laertes doing in France?
Laertes has been
actively fencing
while studying in France. In fact, he has been studying with a master swordsman. As far as Horatio knows, Hamlet is out of practice with sword and epee.
Does Laertes want to go to France?
In the second scene of Hamlet, Laertes wishes
to see King Claudius to ask his permission to return to France
. Prior to King Hamlet’s death and Claudius’ coronation, Laertes was attending school in France . He wants to return to France , and because Claudius trusts Polonius, he allows him to go .
What are the two reasons that Claudius wants to speak to Laertes about?
Sailors led Horatio to the countryside near the castle. What two reasons does Claudius give Laertes for failing to apprehend Hamlet and punish him for Polonius’ death?
Out of respect for Hamlet’s mom (it’ll hurt his mom if Claudius hurt Hamlet) and because the public adores Hamlet – he doesn’t want the uprising
.
Why do you think Laertes wants to leave Denmark?
Who is Laertes? Why does he want to leave Denmark? He is the son of Polonius (Lord Chamberlain/ counselor to the King) and the brother of Ophelia.
He wants to go to France.
What does Laertes reveal in his speech?
He explains that, to Hamlet, she can never be anything more than a plaything. Hamlet, Laertes tells
Ophelia, is of a higher rank than she and cannot choose with whom he will spend his life
. To protect her heart and to safeguard her honor, Laertes asserts that Ophelia should reject Prince Hamlet before he deflowers her.
How does Laertes express his anger?
Laertes’, fervent in his anger,
secretly returns early from France and storms the castle with a mob hailing him as king
. His anger highlights the difference between him and Hamlet.
What two main purposes is Polonius sending Reynaldo to Paris?
Why does Polonius send Reynaldo to Paris?
To take money and notes to Laertes and to spy on him to make sure he is not gaming, drinking, fencing, swearing
, or going to brothels. 2.
Who does Polonius send to Paris to spy on Laertes Why?
Terms in this set (35) Where does Polonius send
Reynaldo
? Why? Polonius sends Reynaldo to Paris to spy on Laertes and to take him money and messages.
Why does Polonius send Reynaldo to France what is the benefit of this action?
In act 2 of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Polonius sends his servant, Reynaldo, to Paris. Ostensibly, Polonius sends Reynaldo to France
to deliver money and letters to his son, Laertes
. Polonius’s true motivation in tasking Reynaldo with a trip to France is his desire to spy on his son.
When Laertes returns what happens?
The duel takes place before the king and court, and Hamlet scores the first two touches. Gertrude unwittingly drinks the poisoned wine intended for Hamlet. During the duel Laertes scratches Hamlet’s leg, infecting him with the poison.
The fight turns more violent and Hamlet mortally wounds Laertes
in return.
What does Laertes demand after he returns from Paris?
1.2 Laertes gets permission from the new King to return to France. … Laertes tries to demand
more ceremony for his sister
. When Hamlet shows up, the two of them jump in Ophelia’s grave and fight about who loved her more. 5.2 Laertes dies from a wound inflicted with a poisoned sword.
Where is Laertes going away to?
Laertes is headed to
France
, and he bids farewell to his sister, Ophelia.
