Characters in Hamlet Characters in Hamlet What follows is an overview of the main characters in William Shakespeare's "Hamlet", followed by a list and summary of the minor characters from the play. Three different early versions of the play survive: known as the First Quarto ("Q1"), Second Quarto ("Q2"), and First Folio ("F1"), each has lines—and even scenes—missing in the others, and some character names vary. Marcellus, Bernardo (or Barnardo) and Francisco are sentries at Elsinore. Francisco gives up his watch to Bernardo in the opening of the play, and it is Bernardo and Marcellus, who first alert Horatio to the appearance of
Shivering Shakespeare Shivering Shakespeare Shivering Shakespeare is an "Our Gang" short film directed by Anthony Mack. Produced by Hal Roach and released to theaters by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, it was the 95th "Our Gang" short to be released. The gang participates, allegedly by force, in a boring play entitled "The Gladiator's Dilemma". Written, produced and directed by the wife of Officer Kennedy, her husband is responsible for the special effects and will portray different characters as needed (including a giant named Ursus and an elephant). A nervous Mrs. Kennedy gives her introduction to the audience as the kids get ready for their performance. Their