The crossword solutions for the term HAMLET, IN HAMLET is ROLE. HAMLET is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare and first performed IN 1602. The play follows the titular character, Prince HAMLET of Denmark, as he seeks revenge against his uncle Claudius, who has murdered HAMLET's father, the King, and then taken the throne and married HAMLET's mother. HAMLET is the protagonist of the play and his ROLE is to seek justice for his father's death.