Hamlet
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Look back Act III, Scene 3. This scene has been seen by some critics as crucial to their reading of the play. Using a close examination of this scene as you starting point, discuss the nature of the relationship between Hamlet and Gertrude, its dramatic presentation and its significance in the play as a whole. Act III, Scene 3 has a very dramatic setting, because it is the only time that Gertrude and Hamlet talk together alone. Also it is the first time Hamlet exposing his opinion on Gertrude's marriage to other person. This scene is very similar to the nunnery scene- Gertrude tries to lead Hamlet to tell her something and Polonius hides and eavesdrops on their conversation to report the King. This setting is very significant, because the relationship between Hamlet and Gertrude is defined with details, even if their relationship is still questionable and unsure. Shakespeare structures Act III...


