Gertrude, as Queen of Denmark and Hamlet’s mother, represents both royal authority and personal vulnerability. Her hasty remarriage to Claudius after King Hamlet’s death is pivotal, casting a shadow over her loyalty and sparking Hamlet’s bitterness. Ambiguous in her motivations, Gertrude appears to be caught between political expediency and maternal care, adding layers to the themes of betrayal, duty, and the complexity of personal relationships in the play.