Hamlet: Key Characters, Themes, and Plot Summary

In which country is the play 'Hamlet' set?

Denmark

What are the main themes of 'Hamlet'?

Revenge, uncertainty, mystery of death, madness

Who is the main character of 'Hamlet'?

Hamlet, a young grad student

Who are Hamlet's parents?

King Hamlet (deceased) and Gertrude (now married to Claudius)

What is Hamlet's personality trait that significantly affects his actions?

He is an overthinker.

Who is Claudius in relation to Hamlet?

He is Hamlet's uncle and the antagonist who murdered King Hamlet.

What role does Horatio play in 'Hamlet'?

He is Hamlet's college friend who survives and shares the story.

What happens in Act 1, Scene 1 of 'Hamlet'?

Barnardo relieves Francisco from guard duty, and they discuss the ghost that resembles the late King Hamlet.

What do Barnardo, Horatio, and Marcellus attempt to do with the ghost?

They try to get Horatio to talk to the ghost since he is a college man.

What does Horatio do when the ghost appears?

He raises a sword, yells at the ghost, and tries to get it to talk.

What decision does Horatio make after the ghost disappears?

He decides to tell Hamlet about the ghost's appearance.