Characters
Who is the protagonist
hamlet
Hamlet first sees the ghost in this act
Act 1
This father-daughter relationship is strained when he orders her to reject Hamlet
Polonius and Ophelia
The title Claudius holds that makes him the ruler of Denmark
King
Marcellus
This character warns Ophelia that hamlet's love may not be genuine
Laertes
ophelia
These two characters were once Hamlet's school friends but now spy on him for the king
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
Claudius marries this character shortly after the late king's death
Gertrude (a bop)
Hamlet says this famous line after the ghost tells him to take revenge.
"I'll wipe away all trivial fond records..." (or "Adieu, Adieu, remember me!")
Advisor to Claudius known for long speeches
Polonius
This event prompts Claudius to send Hamlet to England
hamlet killing polonius
These siblings both warn each other about love and reputation before Laertes leaves for France
Laertes and Ophelia
Claudius uses Hamlets old friends for what purpose
Espionage
"Get thee to a nunnery!" is said to this character
Ophelia
Leads the army Hamlet meets in Act 4 scene 4
Fortnibras
murder of gonzago/ the mousetrap
Claudius attempts to act like this family role to win Hamlet's affection despite Hamlet's resentment
father
Claudius wants to send Hamlet to this country to control the danger he believes Hamlet poses
England
"The play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king" refers to which test.
The play within a play
First to see the ghost on the battlements
Marcellus
In Act 4 Scene 4, Hamlet's encounter with Fortinbras's army inspires him to do this
take action/ commit to revenge
Hamlet and Gertrude's relationship reaches a peak of tension during this scene in Act 3
The closet (bedchamber) scene
In Act 4, Claudius reveals he cannot openly punish Hamlet for killing Polonius because he fears this groups reaction
The public/ people of Denmark
In Act 4 Scene 4, Hamlet ends his soliloquy with the vow. "O, from this time forth, my thoughts be ____ or nothing worth!"
bloody