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Claudius's guilt and deceit are finally apparent to both Gertrud and Laertes. Who does Laertes blame?

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Laertes blames Claudius for the events that led to the tragedy within the play Hamlet, including his own manipulation and his father's death.

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As he lies dying, Laertes confesses the truth and reveals that it was Claudius's plot; this results in Hamlet killing Claudius. Laertes asks Hamlet for forgiveness, absolving him of his and his father's deaths if Hamlet absolves him of his own. Hamlet does so, dying shortly after Laertes does.

Laertes blames Claudius for the guilt and deceit that have finally become apparent to both Gertrude and himself. In William Shakespeare's play, Hamlet, the corruption of Claudius ultimately leads to a tragic chain of events, resulting in the deaths of most of the major characters, including Laertes himself. Laertes, who finally learns of Claudius's role in his father's death and his own manipulation, holds Claudius responsible for the dishonorable actions and loss of life.

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