The elderly royal adviser and father of Laertes and Ophelia. He attempts to uncover the cause of Hamlet's madness by spying, but is accidentally stabbed and killed by Hamlet behind a tapestry.
Royal advisor whose spying leads to his accidental death at Hamlet's hands.
Long-serving court minister who provides political counsel and intelligence.
Standard courtier relationship within the Danish royal household.
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