1. Hamlet:
- Prince of Denmark, son of the late King Hamlet and Gertrude.
- The protagonist of the play, grappling with grief, revenge, and existential questions.
- Settles the score to avenge his father's murder and expose the corruption in Denmark.
- Struggles with indecisiveness and moral ambiguity.
2. Claudius:
- Hamlet's uncle and the present King of Denmark.
- The antagonist, responsible for killing King Hamlet and marrying his widow Gertrude.
- Feared as a ruthless and cunning character.
3. Gertrude:
- Hamlet's mother and the Queen of Denmark.
- Married Claudius after King Hamlet's death, which deeply troubles Hamlet.
4. Ophelia:
- Hamlet's love interest and the daughter of Polonius.
- Faces emotional torment and descends into madness after Hamlet's rejection and the death of her father.
5. Polonius:
- The Lord Chamberlain of Denmark and Ophelia's father.
- A scheming and meddling character who tries to control his children's lives.
- Gets killed accidentally by Hamlet.
6. Laertes:
- Polonius' son and Ophelia's brother.
- Returns to Denmark to seek revenge for his father's death.
7. Horatio:
- Hamlet's loyal friend and confidante.
- One of the few characters Hamlet truly trusts.
8. The Ghost:
- The spirit of King Hamlet, who appears to reveal the truth about his murder and demands revenge from his son.