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The Enigmatic Transformation of Queen Gertrude in Hamlet

Learn about the intriguing evolution of Queen Gertrude in Shakespeare's "Hamlet," from her reserved and mysterious demeanor to her assertive and over-protective nature, posing questions about her true emotions and motives surrounding the conspiracies and betrayals in the play.

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The Enigmatic Transformation of Queen Gertrude in Hamlet

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  1. Steven Marchio Marc Amie Gertrude

  2. Quick Biography • Queen of Denmark • Husband to King, Old Hamlet • Sister-In-Law to Claudius • Queen to Claudius • Old Hamlet is dead • Claudius marries Gertrude • Mother • Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

  3. Personality • Beginning • Very reserved • Quiet, Mysterious • Speaks when addressed • Mousetrap • Change in character • Reaction deeper than that of Claudius • Very paranoid

  4. Feigning? • Major Change • Assertive • Argument with Hamlet • Over-Protective • Emotion towards Ophelia • Caution for Claudius

  5. Conspiracy? • Conspiracy • Mystery and reserved nature • Hard to build inference • Mousetrap • Change in behavior gives a clue • Vanquishing Hamlet, protecting Claudius • Demanding, very bossy • Paranoid of Hamlet • Exposing her involvement?

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