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What is the name of the Queen of Denmark in Shakespeare's Hamlet?
Gertrude, Hamlet's mother and wife of his Uncle Claudius, King of Denmark.
Who does hamlet watch the play with?
The king and queen of Denmark
Who were the primary characters in Act I of Hamlet and give an attribute for each one?
A. Gertrude---------Queen of Denmark B. Polonius----------Murdered by Hamlet C. Ophelia-----------Daughter of Polonius D. Claudius----------King of Denmark
Where did Shakespeare's Hamlet live?
Hamlet is from Denmark. The play takes place at the castle of Elsinore and it is implied that this is the permanent residence of the court and the Danish Kings. If so, his home "town" is Elsinore Castle, which isn't a town at all. They talk about "the tragedians of the city" who have left the city to come to Elsinore. The play is vague about where this city is, just as it is about Hamlet's home town, since it doesn't matter to the way the play plays out.
What was the name of Hamlets mother?
Hamlet's mother is Gertrude. She is the queen of Denmark and is married to Claudius. She was originally married to Old Hamlet before he was murdered by Claudius. Gertrude is a weak woman that needs a man around her (ie. her quick marriage to Claudius). Gertrude loves Hamlet dearly, but also watches as Hamlet is sent away to his death.
Who is Prince Hamlet?
King Hamlet isn't. King Hamlet was. In the play Hamlet, King Hamlet was the previous king of Denmark and father to Prince Hamlet after whom the play is named. At the time the play starts. King Hamlet is already dead. However, his ghost makes an appearance in Act 1 Scene 1 and in three scenes thereafter.
What is Hamlet's realm?
William Shakespeare's play Hamlet is subtitled "Prince of Denmark", as that is where the play takes place... Hamlet is the son of the late King of Denmark.
Who is the king of Denmark today?
The leader of Denmark could either be the Queen of Denmark or the President of Denmark, Lars Løkke Rasmussen.
Match the names in column 1 with the attributes in column 2 a Gertrude murdered by hamlet b polonius daughter of polonius c ophelia queen of denmark d claudius king of denmark?
A. Hamlet's father ----> Murdered before play begins B. Gertrude ----> Married Hamlet's uncle C. Laertes ----> Suspicious of Hamlet D. Marcellus ----> Loyal to Hamlet
What is Claudius the king of in Hamlet?
Claudius was hamlets Uncle and later became his stepfather because his mother Queen Gertrude married Hamlets uncle "Claudius".
Is there a king in Denmark?
Denmark has had many Kings. Currently they have a Queen, after her, they will get a King again.
Does Denmark have king?
Indeed it does.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarchy_of_Denmark
