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CharactersHamletPrince of Denmark, son of the late King HamletClaudiusKing of...
CharactersHamletPrince of Denmark, son of the late King HamletClaudiusKing of Denmark, brother of the late King Hamlet, and now Hamlet's uncle and stepfatherGertrudeQueen of Denmark, wife of Claudius and mother of HamletOpheliaDaughter of Polonius, lover of HamletPoloniusLord of Denmark, father of Ophelia, and advisor to ClaudiusLaertesSon of Polonius, and brother of OpheliaHoratioFriend of HamletMarcellusFriend of HamletBernardoFriend of HamletFortinbrasPrince of Norway, enemy of DenmarkOsricCourtier to ClaudiusVoltemand and CorneliusCourtiers to ClaudiusGravediggerA minor characterPlayersActors hired by Hamlet to perform a play within the playPlot SummaryAct 1:The play opens with the death of King Hamletwho was murdered by his brother Claudius. Claudius then married Gertrude, Hamlet's motherHamlet returns home from Wittenberg University to attend his father's funeral. He is met by HoratioMarcellus, and BernardoHamlet is informed by the Ghost of his father that he was murdered by Claudius and that he must avenge his deathHamlet's relationship with Ophelia begins to suffer as he doubts her loyalty to himAct 2:Claudius orders Polonius to spy on HamletHamlet accidentally kills Ophelia's fatherPolonius, when he thinks he is killing ClaudiusGertrude drinks a poisoned drink meant for Hamlet and diesHamlet is sent to England by ClaudiusAct 3:While in EnglandHamlet escapes and returns to DenmarkHe meets with the players and writes a play about his father's murder to be performed for ClaudiusThe play is performedand Claudius becomes nervous during the scene depicting the murder. This convinces Hamlet that Claudius is guiltyAct 4:Hamlet and Laertes fightand Hamlet stabs Laertes with a poisoned swordOphelia goes mad and dies after finding her father's bodyHamlet reveals to Claudius that he knows the truth about the murder. Claudius tries to have Hamlet killedbut Hamlet escapesAct 5:Claudius sends Hamlet to England with Laertesbut Hamlet escapes again and returns to DenmarkClaudius prays in his chapeland Hamlet seizes the opportunity to kill him while he is praying. Claudius is killed, and Hamlet is mortally wounded by a poisoned swordFortinbras invades Denmark and claims the throneHoratio tells the story of Hamlet's life and death to the Norwegian troopsThemes and MotifsRevengeThe main theme of the play is Hamlet's struggle with whether or not to avenge his father's death. This struggle leads to many of the events in the playMadnessMadness is another theme that is explored throughout the play, particularly in the characters of Ophelia and Hamlet himselfLove and LoyaltyThe love between Hamlet and Ophelia, as well as Hamlet's loyalty to his father, are important motifs in the playDeath and MortalityDeath is a constant presence in the play, as it is a central part of the story. The characters constantly grapple with the idea of death and mortalityConclusion"The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" is one of the most famous and influential plays in the history of literature. It explores themes of revenge, madness, love, loyalty, death, and mortality. The play's complex characters and intricate plot have captivated audiences for centuries.
