Gertrude and Claudius

Main Ideas

• Exploration of the backstory to the events depicted in Shakespeare's «Hamlet», focusing on the relationship between Gertrude and Claudius.
• The theme of love and passion, and their influence on personal and political decisions.
• Examination of moral dilemmas and inner struggles of the characters, especially in the context of infidelity and betrayal.
• Questions of power and ambition, and how they shape the destinies of the characters and their surroundings.
• Psychological development of the characters, their motivations, and inner conflicts.
• Consideration of the female role and influence in a patriarchal society, through the lens of Gertrude.
• The theme of fate and inevitability, how past actions affect the future.