Question

Match the description that best fits him or her to the character.

1. considers appearances more important than quality of character
2. weak rather than evil
3. simple, innocent, obedient
4. achieved balance between emotion and reason
5. no-to-be-trusted friends
6. a young Dane who jumps to conclusions and makes resolutions rashly
7. shrewd, practical, and materialistic
8. intelligent and idealistic
Claudius
Gertrude
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
Polonius
Ophelia
Horatio
Laertes
Hamlet

Answer 1

Rosencrants and L -5

Polonius - 1

Hamlet - 6

Claudius - 7

Gertrude - 2

Horatio - 4

Ophelia - 3

Laertes - 8

Answer 2

Hamlet;a young Dane who jumps to conclusions and makes resolutions rashly
Ophelia;simple, innocent, obedient
Claudius;shrewd, practical, and materialistic

Gertrude;weak rather than evil
Laertes ; intelligent and idealistic
Polonius;considers appearances more important than quality of character


Rosencrantz and Guildenstern;no-to-be-trusted friends

Horatio;