Gertrude

Gertrude is a character from William Shakespeare's play *Hamlet*. She is the Queen of Denmark and the mother of Prince Hamlet. Gertrude's role involves navigating her loyalty to her son and her remarriage to King Claudius shortly after her husband's death, which creates tension and suspicion. Her character reflects complex themes of loyalty, morality, and grief, illustrating the challenges of balancing personal relationships and political duties in a troubled royal family. Gertrude's actions and decisions significantly influence the play's development and its exploration of human nature.