Role: ProtagonistTraits: Moody, Rebellious, and IntelligentMotivations: Unsure of his fathers origin of death, Hamlet Searches for the truth of it, and finds out from his fathers spirit about Hamlets uncle killing his father. Then tasked to avenge his own father for the throne but must not to kill his own mother
Hamlet
Quotes: "That one may smile and smile and be a villain." (Act 1 Scene 5)"There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so" (Act 2 scene 2)RelationshipsTrustworthy Best Friend:HoratioLove Interest: OpheliaFather in law: ClaudiusMother: Gertrude
Role: Love Interest of the ProtagonistMotivation: trying to keep herself calm despite the recent events as if everything is normal while also being told to be careful around Hamlet
Quote: No, my good lord; but, as you did command, I did repel his letters and denied His access to me. (in response to Hamlets actions) (Act 2 scene 1)RelationshipsBrother: LaertesFather: PoloniusLove Interest: Hamlet
Role: Main AntagonistTraits: Convincing smooth-talkerMotivations: Wanted to take the throne from his brother and wants to find out why Hamlet is acting mad
Quote:‘Tis sweet and commendable in your nature, Hamlet,To give these mourning duties to your father: …but to preserver In obstinate condolement is a course Of impious stubbornness; ’tis unmanly grief; It shows a will most incorrect to heaven, A heart unfortified, a mind impatient, An understanding simple and unschooled.RelationshipsNew Wife: GrendelSon in law: Hamlet