Hamlet Characters Flashcards
1
Q
Who is Claudius?
A
The king of Denmark, Hamlets uncle
2
Q
Who is Hamlet?
A
Son of the dead king, Nephew to present king (Claudius), his uncle
3
Q
Who is Fortinbras?
A
Prince of Norway, faces similar challenges of Hamlet
4
Q
Who is Horatio?
A
A friend of Hamlet
5
Q
Who is Polonius’s side?
A
The Principle Secretary of State (he is on Claudius’ side)
6
Q
Who is Laertes?
A
Son of Polonius
7
Q
Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
A
Former classmates of Hamlet who are now on Claudius’ side
8
Q
Who is Gertrude?
A
The Queen of Denmark and mother of Hamlet
9
Q
Who is Ophelia?
A
The daughter of Polonius and Hamlet’s girlfriend
