Who's Who?
This character is the new King of Denmark and Hamlet's uncle
Claudius
This former king appears as a ghost in Act 1
Hamlet is upset because his mother married this person
Claudius
She quickly remarries after her husband's death- something Hamlet finds disturbing
Queen Gertrude
How did the Ghost say he died?
Poison in the ear from Claudius
The Prince of Norway
Fortinbras
This young man remarries after her husband's death- something Hamlet finds disturbing
Laertes
Who sees the ghost before Hamlet does?
Marcellus, Bernardo, and Horatio
What is Ophelia's relationship to Hamlet?
Romantically involved
An advisor to the king who's full of fatherly advice- whether asked for or not
Polonius
What does the Ghost ask Hamlet to do?
Seek revenge on Claudius
What advice does Polonius give to Laertes before he leaves?
various life lessons- Polonius advises Laertes on how to conduct himself, including being true to himself and cautions his actions
Hamlet's loyal friend, one of the first to see the ghost
Horatio
Why is Hamlet unsure about trusting the ghost?
Fears it may be a devil
Why does Laertes not trust Hamlet with Ophelia?
Distrusts Hamlet's intentions- Laertes believes that Hamlt, as a prince, may not have honorable intentions toward Ophelia