Hamlet

Hamlet: A Simple Summary

Hamlet, a prince of Denmark, is very sad because his father, the king, has died. 

His mother, Queen Gertrude, quickly marries Hamlet’s uncle, Claudius. One night, Hamlet’s father’s ghost appears and tells Hamlet that Claudius murdered him. 

Hamlet decides to pretend to be mad to find out the truth. He struggles with his thoughts and feelings. In his quest for revenge, many people die, including his love, Ophelia. 

Finally, in a duel, Hamlet kills Claudius but is also wounded and dies. Before dying, Hamlet asks his friend Horatio to tell his story. 

Hamlet is a tragic tale of revenge, madness, and death.