Hamlet Charcters

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Hamlet

The Prince of Denmark, intelligent, philosophical, melancholic, with a distrustful and bitter attitude.

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King Claudius

Hamlet's uncle, a smooth and political manipulator, guilty of murdering Hamlet's father.

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Queen Gertrude

Hamlet's mother, gentle and affectionate but viewed as shallow and dependent on Claudius.

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The Ghost

The spirit of Hamlet's father, a noble warrior demanding revenge for his 'unnatural murder'.

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Horatio

Hamlet's loyal friend and scholar, skeptical but supportive.

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Polonius

Lord Chamberlain, wordy and controlling, loyal to Claudius, giving lengthy advice.

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Laertes

Polonius’s son, protective brother of Ophelia, honorable and practical.

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Ophelia

Polonius’s daughter, sweet and submissive, naïve about court life.

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The Guards (Marcellus and Bernardo)

Brave soldiers who witness the ghost and help connect Hamlet with it.

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Act 1 Themes

Focuses on family and obedience, gender roles, and foreshadowing in relationships.