tells Hamlet to avenge him- has to wander- unforgiven when murdered

still mourning father’s death while mother married to uncle

happily married

happily married now to Gertrude and running the country

Heading back to France. No conflict really- just wanting Ophelia to be careful of Hamlet

Sending Laertes off with advice; advising Ophelia not to trust Hamlet

In love with Hamlet and believes he loves her

A possible threat as he may try to avenge his father, although Claudius sends a message to his uncle to control him.