Does Laertes Kill Hamlet?
During the Match, Claudius Conspires with Laertes to Kill Hamlet. They Plan That Hamlet Will Die Either on a Poisoned Rapier or with Poisoned Wine. .. . Then...
During the match, Claudius conspires with Laertes to kill Hamlet. They plan that Hamlet will die either on a poisoned rapier or with poisoned wine. ... Then both Laertes and Hamlet are wounded by the poisoned blade, and Laertes dies. Hamlet, in his death throes, kills Claudius.
Did Laertes mean to kill Hamlet?
Laertes is pleased that Hamlet has come back to Denmark, since it means that his revenge will not be delayed. Claudius agrees that Laertes deserves to be revenged upon Hamlet, and he is disposed to encourage Laertes to kill Hamlet, since Hamlet's erratic behavior has made him a threat to Claudius's reign.
Does Laertes regret killing Hamlet?
Even though Laertes avenges his father's death, the last moments of his life are filled with guilt and regret. Hamlet sincerely apologizes to Laertes for killing his father, causing Laertes to feel shameful of his actions.