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Gertrude and Claudius is a novel by John Updike. It uses the known sources of William Shakespeare's Hamlet to tell a story that draws on a rather straightforward revenge tale in medieval Denmark, as depicted by Saxo Grammaticus in his twelfth-century Historiae Danicae.
- John Updike
- 2000
When Claudius and Gertrude marry after her husband's death, they do so quickly. It is only a couple months after Gertrude's husband—Hamlet's father and the king—died.
Does she intentionally betray Hamlet to Claudius, or does she believe that she is protecting her son’s secret? These questions can be answered in numerous ways, depending upon one’s reading of the play.
Gertrude is the queen who marries her late husband’s younger brother much too soon to satisfy the questioning spirit of her only child, the well-educated, skeptical, cynical,...
Dive deep into John Updike's Gertrude and Claudius with extended analysis, commentary, and discussion.
Gertrude, the complex character in Shakespeare's Hamlet, plays a pivotal role in the events of the play. Her marriage to Claudius and her ultimate fate contribute to the larger themes explored. Is she a victim, a villain, or something in between? Find out in this intriguing tragedy.
2 de jun. de 2020 · Act 3, scene 3. Claudius orders Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to take Hamlet to England. Polonius tells Claudius of his plans to spy on Hamlet’s conversation with Gertrude. Left alone, Claudius reveals his remorse for killing his brother, and he tries to pray.
