Hamlet | List of Characters

Barnardo, Francisco, Mercellus—sentinels; officers in King of Denmark’s army

Horatio—Prince Hamlet’s friend and confidante; fellow student at Wittenberg

Ghost—of dead King of Denmark, Prince Hamlet’s father; brother of new King, husband of Gertrude

Claudius—brother of dead King of Denmark; now King, and new husband of Queen Gertrude, Prince Hamlet’s mother

Gertrude—Prince Hamlet’s mother, widow of former King, now wife to Claudius, new King.

Polonius—King Claudius’ advisor; father to Laertes and Ophelia

Reynaldo—Polonius’ servant, sent to Paris...

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