<span>1. Claudius protected himself from Hamlet's accusations. 2. Hamlet loved his father that's why he sought revenge for his murder but he delayed taking action. 3. Ophelia was obedient to her father and brother's orders. 4. Polonius was pompous and interested in making a good impression. 5. Gertrude was concerned about her son but she was hasty to judge that Hamlet was mad.</span>