Speech and Actions in HamletThe character of Hamlet is very prestigious, but he has many flaws. In many cases, it proves to be all talk and no action. Wait until the last minute to make a decision. Hamlet realizes this and wishes to have the characteristics of Fortinbras, Laertes and Horatio. Throughout the play, Hamlet simply speaks and tells what he intends to do, but when the opportunity to keep his word presents itself, he backs down. for example, when he finds Claudius praying, he could have easily killed him and been done with it. but instead apologizes, saying that it is dishonorable to kill someone in church. Even Laertes agreed with Claudius when he said in Act IV, scene 7 that "no place indeed should sanctuary murder." The only time Hamlet acts is when he has no choice. Acts when sent to England. He just does whatever, because if he doesn't he will get killed. The other time he uses action instead of words is, of course, at the end. but by then it is already too late. Laertes, however, was exactly the opposite. It was all action and no talk. A very stubborn character, he was reckless and let his emotions make decisions for him. an example of this is that when he finds out about his father's death, he immediately assumes it was Claudius and enters the castle by force, with the full intention of killing him. This is what Hamlet is meant to be, but only in moderation. Sometimes, when the moment requires it, you have to act instinctively, without having to think about it for a couple of days. Hamlet did not want to be brazen and end up killed like Laertes did, but once again Laertes avenged his father's death much faster than Hamlet. And despite all the thought and planning, Hamlet still ended up like Laertes. Fortebraccio was a mix of the previous two. He planned his strategy carefully and then acted accordingly when they were done. He showed that he was not too reckless by sending his captain ahead of him to announce that he was coming, so that the king could repay him instead of fighting him and losing men..