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Cyclops is not actually a character in Hamlet but is referenced by the First Player in Act 2, Scene 2.
The reference could have many meanings. The story of Pyrrhus and Priam is one of revenge, as is Hamlet. And, as is the struggle Hamlet has, Pyrrhus has difficulty striking at Priam. But, as is Hamlet's hope, he does eventual exact revenge.
The reference below, when coupled with Hamlet's own speech at the end may be Shakespeare's way of juxtaposing Hamlet's plight with those of other historic literary figures. Hamlet has a reason for revenge, as did Priam and reason to be upset as does Hecuba, and more reason to act those feelings than the First Player, and, yet, he is unable to do any of this.
"And never did the Cyclops' hammers fall
On Mars's armour forged for proof eterne
With less remorse than Pyrrhus' bleeding sword
Now falls on Priam."
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