Osric, a pretentious courtier
[This is an annotated list of all appearances and all mentions of Osric.]
Robin Williams as Osric, Kenneth Branagh as Hamlet
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"Dost know this water-fly?" (5.2.82), Hamlet asks Horatio, when Osric appears, flourishing his big hat, to invite Hamlet to the fencing match with Laertes. Both Hamlet and Horatio make a great deal of fun of the uncomprehending Osric. Osric also officiates at the fencing match. [Scene Summary] |