Questions and Answers
Who is Hamlet?
Who is Claudius in the play?
What is Gertrude's relationship to Hamlet?
She is Hamlet's mother.
How does Polonius die?
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Who is Horatio?
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What is Ophelia's fate?
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Who is Laertes?
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Who is Fortinbras?
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What does the Ghost claim?
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Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
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Who first sees the ghost?
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Study Notes
Hamlet
- Prince of Denmark, son of Queen Gertrude and the late King Hamlet.
- Nephew of King Claudius, characterized by melancholy and cynicism.
- Exhibits disdain for his uncle's manipulations and his mother's new marriage.
Claudius
- King of Denmark and Hamlet's uncle, acts as the play's antagonist.
- Ambitious and calculating, he marries Gertrude after King Hamlet’s death.
- His thirst for power drives much of the play's conflict.
Gertrude
- Queen of Denmark and Hamlet's mother, recently remarried to Claudius.
- Formerly the widow of King Hamlet, her actions stir Hamlet's resentment.
Polonius
- Father to Laertes and Ophelia, a looming presence in their lives.
- Killed accidentally by Hamlet, who confuses him for Claudius while hiding.
Horatio
- Loyal friend to Hamlet and fellow university student, embodies loyalty.
- Remains to narrate Hamlet’s story after the prince's demise.
Ophelia
- Polonius's innocent daughter, loved by Hamlet.
- Bound by family loyalty, she succumbs to madness after her father's death, resulting in her drowning.
Laertes
- Polonius's son and Ophelia's brother, known for his impulsive nature.
- Spends time in France and serves as a foil to Hamlet, engaging in a final duel that leads to his own death.
Fortinbras
- Young Prince of Norway, seeking to avenge his father's death at Hamlet's hands.
- Represents action, contrasting with Hamlet's introspective deliberation.
The Ghost
- The spirit of Hamlet's father, claims to have been murdered by Claudius.
- Commands Hamlet to seek vengeance, raising questions about its true nature and intentions.
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
- Former friends of Hamlet, now courtiers called by Claudius and Gertrude.
- Tasked with uncovering the reasons behind Hamlet's erratic behavior.
Marcellus and Bernardo
- Guards who first encounter the ghost of King Hamlet.
- Marcellus witnesses Hamlet’s initial meeting with the ghost, setting significant plot events in motion.
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