Artists & Writers · 21st Century
Laertes’s Last Words
“I am not afraid of what comes next.”— Laertes, Fictional character
Who Was Laertes?
Laertes is a fictional character whose story has resonated deeply with audiences. Their final moments are among the most emotionally impactful scenes in their narrative.
The Final Moments
Laertes is a fictional character; these 'last words' refer to their narrative death within their fictional universe.
Are These Words Verified?
Laertes' actual last words in Hamlet are 'Mine and my father's death come not upon thee, / Nor thine on me,' asking for and granting forgiveness—not this phrase.
Sources
- other Shakespeare's Hamlet (Act 5, Scene 2)
Legacy
Laertes's story continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Laertes’s last words?
“I am not afraid of what comes next.”
How did Laertes die?
Laertes died on Fictional character. Cause of death: Fictional narrative death.
Were Laertes’s last words documented?
Laertes' actual last words in Hamlet are 'Mine and my father's death come not upon thee, / Nor thine on me,' asking for and granting forgiveness—not this phrase.
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