Minor Characters in "Hamlet"
Claudius
Master of Manipulation
Authoritative
Ruthless
Opportunist
Self-centred
Cold-blooded and assertive
Complex
Machiavellian villian
Hypocritical
Gertrude
Dependent
Insensitive
Naive
Loyal
Tragic
Idealistic
Disloyal to King's memory
Passive
Morally blind
Ophelia
Dutiful
Loyal
Obedient
Passive
Tragic
Objectified
Dominated
Innocent
Vulnerable
Polonius
Verbose
False
Foolish
Loyal to throne
Smug
End justifies means
Ignoble
Immoral
Hypocritical
Ruthless
Sly
Scheming
Laertes
Hamlet's foil
Noble
Dutiful
Impulsive
Rash
Opportunistic
Easily manipulated
Distrusting
Vengeful
Loyal
Ruthless
Victim of own treachery
Horatio
Trustworthy
Honorable
Loyal
Moral
Cautious
Patriotic
Scholar
Honest
Reasonable
The Ghost
Demanding
Scheming
Dramatic catalyst
Untrustworthy