Character in Hamlet
First Player ♂ male
52Lines Spoken
2.2First Scene
3.2Last Scene
1.3%Of Play Dialogue
First Player is a minor speaking role in Hamlet with 52 lines across 2 scenes between Acts 2 and 3.
“Striking too short at Greeks; his antique sword,” — First Player, Act 2, Scene 2.
Every scene where First Player speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 2, Scene 2 | 49 | 7.9% |
| Act 3, Scene 2 | 3 | 0.8% |
Dialogue partners
Across 2 scenes, First Player most frequently shares the stage with: Guildenstern (2 shared scenes), Rosencrantz (2 shared scenes), Lord Polonius (2 shared scenes), Hamlet (2 shared scenes), Queen Gertrude (2 shared scenes).