Hamlet · Character

Reynaldo

Servant sent by Polonius to spy on Laertes in Paris.

minor

Also known as Reynaldo Ay

First appearance: Scene I

Reynaldo's tie to Polonius is one of the pressures that moves Hamlet—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Reynaldo is sent by Polonius to spy on Laertes in Paris.

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With Polonius (professional): Polonius sends his servant Reynaldo to spy on his son Laertes in Paris, demonstrating his controlling and manipulative nature. With Polonius (professional): Polonius sends his servant…

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Polonius
professional · negative
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Scene I

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