Jul 6, 2008

Hamlet | Act I, Scene 2 Summary and Analysis

New Characters
Claudius, King of Denmark: Prince Hamlet’s uncle and stepfather

Gertrude, the Queen: Hamlet’s mother

Polonius: the King’s advisor

Laertes: son to Polonius

Prince Hamlet: son of the late King and Queen Gertrude

Voltemand and Cornelius: messengers to King of Norway

Summary
King Claudius announces that, despite his grief over his brother’s recent death, he has “taken [Gertrude] to wife” (line 14). He also informs the court of young Fortinbras’ aggression, and assigns Voltemand and Cornelius to deliver a dispatch to the King...

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Hamlet | Act I, Scene 2 Summary and Analysis

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