What does this passage indicate about Gertrude?

Question:- What does this passage indicate about Gertrude?

1:- In this speech, Gertrude shows that she is more interested in flirting with Guildenstern and Rosencrantz than in helping Hamlet.

2:- The way Gertrude orders people around in this speech shows that she is primarily interested in flexing her power.

3:- Gertrude’s dialogue shows her sense of urgency and desperation, proving that she is truly worried about Hamlet.

4:- With this dialogue, Gertrude shows that she is reluctant to trust Guildenstern and Rosencrantz but believes that she has no other choice

Answer:- The correct answer is 1. In this speech, Gertrude shows that she is more interested in flirting with Guildenstern and Rosencrantz than in helping Hamlet.

Gertrude’s dialogue in this section shows that she is reluctant to trust Guildenstern and Rosencrantz, but now sees no alternative. In Hamlet’s speech, Gertrude commands Guildenstern and Rosencrantz to visit Hamlet so that they can understand the reasons of his bizarre behavior. Her strong voice reveals that she thinks she is above them and has the upper hand, being in a royal position. On the other hand, begging tone of those requests also implies urgency- Hamlet needs to find out what is bothering him. She even makes a confession by saying “you were sent for” which suggests that, although it may be unconformable using your friendship with Hamlet to spy on the prince, she sees no other choice. Gertrude understands that as strangers, Guildenstern and Rosencrantz will be better able to get Hamlet open than she. And yet, Gertrude warms to them despite her hesitation; because she feels that finding what made Hamlet mental is crucial and in this careful determination of hers for uncovering the truth whether it be good or badgered by ulterior motives . In conclusion, we can see that Gertrude’s dialogue reveals to us the fact she does not have full confidence in Guildenstern and Rosencrantz regarding this important responsibility but her desperation about Hamlet being able or making any progress anymore forces her nevertheless.