Answer:
Explanation:
Claudius, King of Denmark: Dead
King Hamlet's brother who has usurped the throne and married his sister-in-law.
Gertrude,
Queen of Denmark Prince Hamlet's mother, King Hamlet's widow, King Claudius' wife.
The Ghost Spirit of the late King Hamlet.
Condemned to walk the earth until his soul is cleansed of its sins.
Polonius
The elderly Lord Chamberlain, chief counselor to Claudius.
Horatio A commoner
Horatio went to school with Hamlet and remains his loyal best friend.
Ophelia Daughter of Polonius
Sister of Laertes, Ophelia is beloved of Hamlet.
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
Classmates of Hamlet's in Wittenberg. Claudius summons them to Elsinore to spy on Prince Hamlet.
Fortinbras King of Norway,
Bound to avenge his father's death by the Danes' hands.
Osric
Affected courtier who plays a minor role as the King's messenger and as umpire of the fencing match between Hamlet and Laertes.
