King of Denmark who usurps the throne by seducing Gertrude and murdering his brother, King Hamlet. He manipulates court affairs, poisons Laertes's sword for the duel, and is ultimately killed by Gertrude during the final confrontation.
A toxic past romance that fuels Mechtild's eventual betrayal of Claudius.
A fratricidal usurper who eliminates his brother to seize the crown.
Claudius exploits Ophelia's position to monitor Hamlet's movements.
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