Plot
The person who becomes king of Denmark at the end of the play
Fortinbras
This character almost dies in the end by trying to drink from the poisoned cup
Horatio
Pregnant
Hamlet's replies are strange but there is truth in his words
Loves the sound of his own voice
Polonius
The soldier Bernardo relieves of duty at the start of the play
Francisco
Two characters have a conversation that Claudius and Polonius eavesdrop on
Ophelia and Hamlet
This character finally meets karma after being stabbed and forced to drink their own poison
Claudius
Fishmonger
What Hamlet calls Polonius for planning to "loose" Ophelia to him
"Something is rotten in the State of Denmark."
Marcellus
What Ophelia holds when Polonius sets up the meeting with her and Hamlet
Bible/prayer book
Why Hamlet is able to return to Denmark
He is kidnapped by pirates and convinces them to bring him back to Denmark
This character unknowingly drinks poison meant for someone else and dies
Gertrude
Columbines
Infidelity
Two idiots
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
Location of Polonius' dead body
Under the stairs in the castle lobby
"My words fly up, my thoughts remain below"
Both of these characters die by poison from the same sword
Hamlet & Laertes
Sponges
What Hamlet calls Rosencrantz/Guildenstern for spying on him for Claudius
Polonius sends this person to France to spy on his son
Reynaldo
How much Fortinbras' uncle gives him for not attacking Denmark
3000 Crowns
The Ghost leaves the scene after this occurs
A rooster crows at dawn
Former King Hamlet dies from this poison
Hebenon
Playing pipes
Hamlet's anger at Rosencrantz/Guildenstern for betraying their friendship
(If you can't play this pipe, why do you think you can play me)
The courtier who is sent to invite Hamlet to duel with Laertes
Osric
Baptisa