Claudius kills Old Hamlet the former king, then marries Gertrude (Old Hamlet's wife) so Claudius is now the King of Denmark.
Hamlet's mother is Gertrude. She is the queen of Denmark and is married to Claudius. She was originally married to Old Hamlet before he was murdered by Claudius. Gertrude is a weak woman that needs a man around her (ie. her quick marriage to Claudius). Gertrude loves Hamlet dearly, but also watches as Hamlet is sent away to his death.
Claudius and King Hamlet were brothers. Gertrude was married to King Hamlet first, and then she married Claudius.
Hamlet
Based upon act 2, Claudius has a deep passion for him and awakens in the night to bring him wine.
Gertrude, Hamlet's mother and wife of his Uncle Claudius, King of Denmark.
Gertrude, Hamlets mother.
Gertrude.
Hamlet's mother is Gertrude. She is the queen of Denmark and is married to Claudius. She was originally married to Old Hamlet before he was murdered by Claudius. Gertrude is a weak woman that needs a man around her (ie. her quick marriage to Claudius). Gertrude loves Hamlet dearly, but also watches as Hamlet is sent away to his death.
He reveals that Claudius murdered him. He doesn't tell Hamlet anything about Gertrude he didn't already know.
Claudius is married to Gertrude (Hamlet's mother and widow to the former king).
His wife, Gertrude.
Claudius and King Hamlet were brothers. Gertrude was married to King Hamlet first, and then she married Claudius.
Polonius, Ophelia, Gertrude, Hamlet, Claudius, and Laertes.
Though he berates Gertrude at length, the only thing Hamlet actually tells Gertrude to do is to stop sleeping with Claudius.
Queen Gertrude is Prince Hamlet's mother and the new bride of King Claudius, Hamlet's uncle.
Hamlet
No, Claudius took the throne by marrying Gertrude.