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HAMLET CHARACTERS - Coggle Diagram
HAMLET CHARACTERS
HAMLET
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He is the protagonist of the tragedy and prince of Denmark, son of Queen Gertrude and the late King Hamlet and grandson of the current King Claudius, his uncle.
features
Is a melancholy character, indecisive, cynical and very distressed by the intrigues (meddle) of his uncle and mother to seize power.
He is also very enigmatic and ambiguous, torn apart by inner conflicts between fears, indecisions, life and death.
CLAUDIUS
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He is the current king of Denmark, Hamlet's uncle and his antagonist
features
he is an ambitious politician, driven by his lust for power and without scruples.
Above all it is very cruel
GERTRUDE
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Queen of Denmark and mother of Hamlet, now married to Claudius.
features
she is a weak woman, it is not clear whether she is involved in the plot against Hamlet's father or has been overwhelmed by events.
POLONIUS
Chamberlain (an important court notable, in ancient times he was in charge of the private apartments of the sovereign) of Elsinore, father of Laertes and Ophelia.
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LAERTE
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features
He is a very impulsive young man. He spends a lot of time in France and will duel Hamlet for revenge.
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