In Shakespeare's Hamlet, Hamlet's interactions with Horatio, Laertes, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern give the reader a better understanding of Hamlet himself. The changes that occur within Hamlet are revealed through his interactions with these young men. Horatio is Hamlet's loyal friend who throughout he play is on Hamlet's side. Laertes on the other hand is more of an acquaintance of Hamlet, but as the play draws to a close they become enemies. Laertes brings forward a side of Hamlet which acts on impulse instead of thinking everything over in detail. Finally Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are friends with whom