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The old King Hamlet was a stern warrior, but Claudius, his brother, is a corrupt politician whose main weapon is his ability to manipulate others through a skillful use of language. When it comes to international diplomacy, this influence actually works in Denmark’s favor.
- Claudius
Claudius wonders whether Laertes actually feels as much...
- Laertes
It is only Claudius’s influence that convinces Laertes to...
- Hamlet
The Prince of Denmark, the title character, and the...
- Polonius
This difference between Polonius and Hamlet results in a...
- Gertrude
A detailed description and in-depth analysis of Gertrude in...
- The Ghost
The Ghost wants only for Hamlet to kill Claudius. Although...
- Suggestions for Further Reading
Topics include the stage history of the play, race in...
- Plotting, Spying, and Stratagems
Here Claudius explains to Gertrude his plan to spy on Hamlet...
- Claudius
Hamlet returns to Denmark when his father, the King, dies. His mother Gertrude has already married Hamlet's uncle Claudius, the new King. They urge Hamlet to marry his beloved Ophelia. But soon the ghost of Hamlet's father appears and tells Hamlet that he was murdered by Claudius and Gertrude.
Hamlet: Directed by Kenneth Branagh. With Rizz Abbasi, Richard Attenborough, David Blair, Brian Blessed. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother remarrying the murderer, his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.
9 cze 2022 · Kenneth Branaugh brings to life Shakespeare's Hamlet. It's a well-done movie, overflowing with creativity in adapting the play into a film, managing to include every line. Thank you, Internet Archive, for the access!
During the court, Claudius grants permission for Polonius's son, Laertes, to return to school in France and sends envoys to inform the King of Norway of Fortinbras. Claudius also scolds Hamlet for continuing to grieve over his father and forbids him to return to his schooling in Wittenberg.
Hamlet: Directed by Lyndsey Turner, Robin Lough. With Benedict Cumberbatch, Ciarán Hinds, Sian Brooke, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his Uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans his revenge.
3 paź 2024 · Claudius is the antagonist of the play, guilty of murdering King Hamlet. Prince Hamlet characterizes Claudius as a drunken, lecherous, and villainous man, calling him the “bloat king” and...
