William Shakespeare

Title of Play

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

Date of Composition

Late 1599 or 1600

Characters

Claudius, King of Denmark: Deceitful, Power driven, And Unrighteous.

Hamlet: Grief Stricken, Angry, Seemingly mad, Vengeful.

Polonius, Lord of Chamberlain: Harsh, Knowing, Anxious, Cunning, And

Cowardly.

Horatio, Friend to Hamlet: Loyal, Caring, And Apprehensive.

Laertes, Son to Polonious: Cautious, Uncertain, Duty bound.

Voltimand: Duty bound.

Cornelious: Duty bound.

Rosencranze: Philosophical, Two-faced, And Fearful.

Guildenstern: Philosophical, Two-faced, And Fearful.

Osric: Loyal to Hamlet, Fearful for Hamlet, And

Respectful of Claudius as King.

Gentleman: Nobel, Worried.

Priest, or Doctor of Divinity: Soulful, Unforgiving.

Marcellus, Officer: Loyal to the Dane.

Bernardo, Officer: Loyal to the Dane.

Francisco, A Soldier: Duty bound, Watchful, And Defender of Dane.

Reynaldo, A servant to Polonius: Obedient, Watchful eye.

Players: Adventurous, Whimsical, Actors, Showmen.

Two Clowns, Gravediggers: Unknowing, Speaking and acting in Jest,

Wisecrackers.

Fortinbras, Prince of Norway...