Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead | Other Characters
Alfred
Alfred is a Stoppard invention who does not appear in Shakespeare's play. Alfred is a small boy, one of the six tragedians, who is highlighted in Stoppard's play because he is forced to play the feminine roles in drag and finds his cross-dressing very humiliating.
Ambassador
The Ambassador from England appears in both plays but only at the end to announce that the orders to execute Rosencrantz and Guildenstern have been carried out.
Claudius
In Shakespeare's play, Claudius, Hamlet's uncle, secretly murders Hamlet's father,...
[The entire page is 586 words long]
Join eNotes
The above is a free excerpt. Get total access to this content with the:
Summary and Analysis – Themes – Characters – And much more...
Join eNotes
Over 3,500 study guides, question and answer forums, literature criticism, reference content, and much more!
Navigate
Related Topics
Tell a friend about Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead at eNotes.
