Polonius's son and Ophelia's brother, returned from France as a foil to Hamlet, seeking swift vengeance for his family's destruction.
Rival avenger whose impulsive actions contrast with Hamlet's deliberation.
Usurper who weaponizes Laertes' grief for political gain.
Authoritative father whose children become pawns in court conflicts.
Siblings bound by blood but separated by grief and political fallout.
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