Hamlet Characters flashcards are a set of study tools designed to help students learn about the various characters in Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet. Each flashcard typically features a different character from the play along with key information about them.
Hamlet is a famous tragedy written by William Shakespeare that tells the story of Prince Hamlet seeking revenge for his father’s murder. The play is known for its complex characters, intricate plot, and timeless themes of love, betrayal, and madness.
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quick facts
- Hamlet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare.
- The play was likely written between 1599 and 1601.
- The story follows Prince Hamlet as he seeks revenge for his father’s murder.
- Hamlet is one of Shakespeare’s longest plays, with over 4,000 lines of text.
- The character of Hamlet is known for his famous soliloquy To be or not to be.
- The play explores themes of revenge, madness, and morality.
- Hamlet is one of Shakespeare’s most popular and well-known works.
- The play has been adapted into numerous films, stage productions, and other works of art.
- Hamlet is considered one of the greatest literary works in the English language.
- The character of Hamlet has been portrayed by many famous actors, including Laurence Olivier, Kenneth Branagh, and Mel Gibson.
card list
| Front | Back |
|---|---|
| Hamlet | Prince of Denmark who seeks revenge for his father’s death. |
| Claudius | King of Denmark, Hamlet’s uncle, and the main antagonist in the play. |
| Gertrude | Queen of Denmark, mother of Hamlet |
| Polonius | Polonius – The nosy and meddling counselor to the king in Hamlet. |
| Ophelia | Ophelia – a young woman in Shakespeare’s play Hamlet who goes mad and drowns in a river. |
| Horatio | Loyal friend of Hamlet |
| Laertes | Impulsive and passionate friend of Hamlet, son of Polonius. |
| Rosencrantz | Friend of Hamlet, sent by the King to spy on him. |
| Guildenstern | Rosencrantz’s friend and Hamlet’s childhood companion. |
| Fortinbras | Prince of Norway who seeks to reclaim territory lost by his father in battle. |
| King Hamlet | Father of Prince Hamlet and former king of Denmark. |
| Marcellus | Marcellus: A loyal friend of Prince Hamlet in the play “Hamlet” by William Shakespeare. |
| Bernardo | Friend of Horatio and Marcellus who first sees the ghost of King Hamlet. |
| Francisco | Francisco is a soldier who guards the castle in Hamlet. |
| Osric | Minor character in Hamlet, acts as a messenger and courtier. |