Hamlet · Character
Captain
Norwegian army captain who speaks with Hamlet about Fortinbras's campaign.
minor
Also known as Captain God
First appearance: Scene IV
Captain shows up with force in Scene IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A Norwegian captain who informs Hamlet of Fortinbras's military objective.
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