Act i:act iv: [laertes:] yet now, i must confess, that duty done, my thoughts and wishes bend again toward france and bow them to your gracious leave and pardon. —hamlet, william shakespeare how does laertes's character develop between act i and act iv of the play? in act i, laertes is violent and impulsive; in act iv, he is calm and thoughtful. in act i, laertes is melancholy; in act iv, he is cheerful. in act i, laertes is stubborn and disobedient; in act iv, he is obedient and respectful. in act i, laertes is calm and dutiful; in act iv, he is vengeful and does not care about rules

Laertes's character develop between Act I and Act IV of the play as in Act I, Laertes is calm and dutiful; in Act IV, he is vengeful and does not care about rules.

In Act 1 Scene III, in the play “Hamlet,” before leaving for the sail Laertes comes to meet his sister Ophelia. He warns her not to fall in love with Hamlet. Since Hamlet belonged to the honorable and respected family, his status was far off to be reached by Ophelia. He gives his views that it would be difficult for Hamlet to marry his love rather he had to go with family decisions.

In Act IV Claudius and Laertes plan to kill Hamlet in a distinct manner. He becomes vengeful and wanted to kill Hamlet through any means. They planned to murder Hamlet as firstly, Claudius will give him a drink with poison and then, Laertes will stab him in a duel with the sword which he will poison the tip of it.