Question

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

Answer 1

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

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

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

Horatio achieved balance between emotion and reason

Polonius considers appearances more important than quality of character

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern not-to-be trusted friends