Gertrude's Conflict In Hamlet

The conflict in the mind Gertrude is a subtle struggle that surfaces in act 3 scene 4 of Hamlet. Gertrude is split between Hamlet, and her husband Claudius. Hamlet has clearly been through a struggle with the quick marriage of Claudius and Gertrude and the death of his father. Hamlet's quest to kill Claudius puts another aspect of the conflict unknown to Gertrude. Gertrude s force to pick between her son or her current husband. This conflict shines a light of the meaning of loyalty.
Gertrude's character is most openly seen in act 3 scene 4. Hamlet attacks her and tells her that she is disrespecting King Hamlet's memory with Claudius. Gertrude is then split between Hamlet and Claudius. This is seen in the act as Gertrude tells Hamlet how he