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.