A dual role portraying the usurping King Claudius, Hamlet's uncle and stepfather, and the spectral apparition of Hamlet's late father, whose revelation of murder sets the plot in motion.
Hamlet's uncle and stepfather, who holds the Danish throne.
Claudius's wife, whose loyalty is divided between love and survival.
Loyal minister who executes Claudius's political schemes.
Usurper who weaponizes Laertes' grief for political gain.
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