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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: 52 lines across 2 scenes. Below, every scene where this character has dialogue.

“Striking too short at Greeks; his antique sword,” — First Player, Act 2, Scene 2.

Where First Player speaks

Act / Scene Lines
Act 2, Scene 2 49
Act 3, Scene 2 3

In the context of Hamlet

This role is one of 35 speaking characters in Hamlet. For the play’s full cast breakdown, line counts, and scene summaries, see the main Hamlet page.