FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
HAMLET
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Horatio
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Gertrude
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Laertes
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Polonius
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Detailed explanation-1: -After Osric and the lord have both been assured that Hamlet will participate in the duel at the King’s pleasure, Horatio urges caution.
Detailed explanation-2: -Osric tells Hamlet that the King has proposed a fencing match between Laertes and himself. He has wagered that, in a dozen passes, Laertes will not beat Hamlet by more than three hits. Hamlet accepts the challenge.
Detailed explanation-3: -It is Horatio’s idea to tell Hamlet about the ghost, supposing that “This spirit, dumb to us, will speak to him". Horatio swears secrecy pertaining to the ghost and Hamlet’s “antic disposition". He is privy to much of Hamlet’s thinking, and symbolizes the ultimate faithful friend.
Detailed explanation-4: -Osric Affected courtier who plays a minor role as the King’s messenger and as umpire of the fencing match between Hamlet and Laertes.
Detailed explanation-5: -What is Horatio’s warning to Hamlet? Horatio tells Hamlet that the King will find out about what happened in England soon. How does Hamlet feel about his altercation with Laertes? Hamlet feels bad for Laertes and understands his pain he also feels bad for going off on him and says he will be nice to him.