Summary:
Provides a written precis of the play Hamlet, written by William Shakespeare. Summarizes the plot, provides a character list and theme analysis.
Name of Playwright
William Shakespeare
Title of Play
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
Date of Composition
Late 1599 or 1600
Characters
Claudius, King of Denmark:Deceitful, Power driven, And Unrighteous.
Hamlet:Grief Stricken, Angry, Seemingly mad, Vengeful.
Polonius, Lord of Chamberlain:Harsh, Knowing, Anxious, Cunning, And
Cowardly.
Horatio, Friend to Hamlet: Loyal, Caring, And Apprehensive.
Laertes, Son to Polonious:Cautious, Uncertain, Duty bound.
Voltimand: Duty bound.
Cornelious:Duty bound.
Rosencranze: Philosophical, Two-faced, And Fearful.
Guildenstern:Philosophical, Two-faced, And Fearful.
Osric:Loyal to Hamlet, Fearful for Hamlet, And
Respectful of Claudius as King.
Gentleman:Nobel, Worried.
Priest, or Doctor of Divinity:Soulful, Unforgiving.
Marcellus, Officer:Loyal to the Dane.
Bernardo, Officer:Loyal to the Dane.
Francisco, A Soldier:Duty bound, Watchful, And Defender of Dane.
Reynaldo, A servant to Polonius:Obedient, Watchful eye.
Players:Adventurous, Whimsical, Actors, Showmen.
Two Clowns, Gravediggers:Unknowing, Speaking and acting in Jest,
Wisecrackers.
Fortinbras, Prince of Norway:Respectful, Claiming, and Righteous.
Captain:Duty bound, Respectful, And Obedient.
English Ambassadors:Messengers of death.
Gertrude, Queen of Denmark,Sad, Worried, Fearful, Lonely, Desperate,
Mother to Hamlet:Adulterer.
Ophelia, Daughter to Polonious:.....
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