The Danish Prince whose unexplained melancholy drives the plot. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are tasked by the court to discover and cure his condition. He remains largely off-stage during their antics but intervenes when they discover the execution order, stealing the letter, substituting it, and escaping before the tragedy concludes.
Hired by the crown to investigate and assist the troubled prince.
Hired by the crown to investigate and assist the troubled prince.
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