Hamlet Susanna Paeväli 11 A 2009/10
Hamlet The longest and the most popular tragedy of Shakespear 1599-1601 Ur-Hamlet Thomas Kyd is set in Denmark Language is courtly
The characters Hamlet Young The prince of Denmark Speaks in rhetoric and simple language Is in love with Ophelia Son of the old king and Gertrude Decides to kill Claudius Sees fathers ghost Kenneth Branagh as Hamlet
Claudius Brother of the old king Marries Gertrude Wants to become king Plots against Hamlet Uncle of Hamlet Poisoned the old king Fails
Gertrude Mother of Hamlet Queen of Denmark Has to choose a side Women have an important role in that play Drinks poisoned wine
Ophelia Daughter of Polonius In love with Hamlet Sister of Laertes Has to choose a side Loses her mind Drowns into a river
Polonius a typical Renaissance courtier pays much attention to appearances and ceremonious behaviour Father of Ophelia and Laertes Spies Hamlet for Claudius Followed Claudius for power
Laertes Son of Polonius Brother of Ophelia Kills Hamlet with a poisoned sword
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