Hamlet

Queen Gertrude is a complex character in William Shakespeare’s play Hamlet. She is the mother of Prince Hamlet and the wife of King Claudius. Gertrude is first introduced in Act 1, Scene 2 where she appears alongside Claudius and Hamlet. From her first appearance, it is clear that Gertrude is a loving mother as she … Read more

Revenge is one of the most important themes in William Shakespeare’s play Hamlet. It is a major motivator for the characters Hamlet, Laertes and Fortinbras, as well as a key plot element. Hamlet is obsessed with revenge from the start of the play, when his father’s ghost tells him that he was murdered by Claudius. … Read more