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Hamlet

Shakespeare's character, referenced in the interlude as a performed role.

minor

Also known as Hamlet

First appearance: the interlude at the playhouse

See Hamlet in the interlude at the playhouseBook page

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ESEliza Shakespe…FHFrank HarrisGMGeneral Mitche…LCLord ChamberlainHBHorace BrabazonHAHamlet

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Preface literary references
  • Great Catherine court
  • Minor and referenced characters

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where the Cloaked Man…

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