King Claudius sends Hamlet off to England escorted by his former friends from school rather than facing trial. His ship ,however, never arrived in England, during the journey marauders had captured the ship, abandoning Hamlet back in Denmark.
Upon Hamlet’s return, Laertes confronted his former friend (Hamlet) about his father's death. As the confrontation continued Laertes knew Hamlet did not feel remorseful for the death of his beloveded father consequently the situation escalated into a duel. During the dual a scuffle occurred between the two men Hamlet took advantage of the situation and struck Laertes with his rapier, but the rapier had poisoned laced on the blade thus killing Laertes quickly.
Upon Hamlet’s return, Laertes confronted his former friend (Hamlet) about his father's death. As the confrontation continued Laertes knew Hamlet did not feel remorseful for the death of his beloveded father consequently the situation escalated into a duel. During the dual a scuffle occurred between the two men Hamlet took advantage of the situation and struck Laertes with his rapier, but the rapier had poisoned laced on the blade thus killing Laertes quickly.