* Competition for Ophelia's affections: Both Hamlet and Laertes are deeply in love with Ophelia, creating a rivalry for her affections.
* Dueling and conflict: The play culminates in a duel between Hamlet and Laertes, fueled by both personal rivalry and the machinations of Claudius.
* Motivations: While Laertes seeks revenge for his father's death, Hamlet's rivalry with Laertes is more complex, fueled by grief, madness, and a sense of betrayal.
While Hamlet has a complex relationship with Claudius, it is not primarily a rivalry in the same way he does with Laertes. Claudius is a figure of authority and manipulation, whereas Laertes is an opponent with a more personal and direct conflict.