Obviously Hamlet is enraged by Claudius and Gertrude’s relationship. When Hamlet’s ghost appears to young Hamlet, he tells him to leave his mother alone but go after Claudius. However, both Gertrude and Claudius are in the wrong for this relationship and are both related by blood to Hamlet junior. So, blood doesn’t make any difference to Hamlet.
On that note, do you think Hamlet is mad that Gertrude moved on so quickly with Claudius or just any man in general? What if Hamlet’s death was an accident not involving Claudius? Would Hamlet still be mad that Gertrude moved on to his brother?
I think that Hamlet is still confused himself, and hasn’t figured everything out. He is still trying to figure out the ghost, how to proceed with Claudius, and how to act towards Ophelia. Hamlet can’t believe that Claudius would do such a thing and then be with his mom on top of it! With that said, I think that Claudius is using Gertrude. In the case that he did get caught, he would have won over Gertrude in his mind. He would hope that she would believe him over others. The whole situation is terrible and shows the power-hungry Claudius who would do anything for the crown.
What do y'all think?
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I think if Claudius hadn't killed Hamlet Sr. then maybe Gertrude would may have not remarried. Therefore, Hamlet wouldn't be as sad and crazy as they would grieve together. In the event she she still marries Claudius, if he didn't kill his brother, Hamlet would still protest as that was considered incest. I agree I think he would still be confused and conflicted and he would probably still be sad if she remarried any man.
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