How Does Shakespeare Present Gertrude's Character In Hamlet

Do you know how Shakespeare develops Hamlet’s character in relation to Claudius, Polonius, and Gertrude? In Hamlet’s 3rd soliloquy Shakespeare develops Hamlet’s character in relation to Claudius, Polonius, and Gertrude. Shakespeare develops Hamlet’s character in relation to Claudius. First example is Hamlet puts on a play to see if Claudius would break down and confess that he killed King Hamlet. “That guilty creatures sitting at a play. Have by the very cunning of the scene, been struck so to the soul that presently. They have proclaimed their malefactions.” (Shakespeare, 2:2, lines 567-570). Hamlet invited players to come to the castle and perform a play for the king and queen. The play is going to reenact the night Claudius killed King Hamlet. Second example is Hamlet seeks revenge on Claudius. “Prompted to my revenge by heaven and hell.” (Shakespeare, 2:2, line 562). When Hamlet saw the ghost of his dad in act 1, his dad said he needs to seek revenge on Claudius. Final example is Claudius
First example is Gertrude married Claudius after he killed King Hamlet. “I doubt it is no other but the main; His father’s death and our o’erhasty marriage.” (Shakespeare, 2:2, lines 56-57). Once King Hamlet died Claudius and Gertrude got married. Second example is Gertrude is trying to help Hamlet get over the death of his father. “But look at where sadly the poor wretch comes reading.” (Shakespeare, 2:2, line 160). Ever since Hamlet’s dad died he has been depressed. So, Gertrude wants to help Hamlet get over the death of his dad so he won’t be depressed anymore. Final example is Gertrude wants Hamlet to stay home. “And I beseech you instantly to visit. My too much changed son.” (Shakespeare, 2:2, lines 35-36). After everything that has happened with Hamlet, his mother thinks it is best for him to stay home. That’s how Shakespeare develops Hamlet’s character in relation to