#12: I am Getrude, Hear me Roar

I have chosen to write in the perspective of Gertrude throughout the reading of Hamlet because frankly, she seems interesting and comical. She is shallow and only finds pleasure in the luxuries of life (although I do understand her love of "warm baths" and "trinkets"). She is beautiful yet morally and emotionally unstable, which makes her more complex than one may realize. Although as a modern woman and almost the antithesis of Gertrude, I do disapprove of Gertrude's wavering nature and her lack of critical thinking, there are some qualities to be admired about her. She admirably utilizes her charm and beauty to work a room and considers self-preservation a priority in all situations. She gravitates towards "safe" decisions in her life, which many people can definitely relate to. She is significant in that there are so many unanswered questions about whom she truly loves and her involvement in the murder. It will be interesting to follow her throughout this journey and witness her growth or demise.