Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are minor courtiers whose primary function is to serve King Claudius. Their role is to infiltrate Hamlet’s inner circle, monitoring his behavior and relaying information back to the king. As pawns in Claudius’s political game, they embody themes of manipulation and moral ambiguity, illustrating how individuals can be used as instruments in the pursuit of power, often without a clear grasp of the unfolding consequences.