Michael McClainMrs. BaringerHonors World Lit16 December 2013Gender Roles for HamletAct 1King Claudius- "It is sweet and praiseworthy in thy nature, Hamlet, to entrust these duties of mourning to thy father:[...] but to persevereIn obstinate condolences is a conduct of impious stubbornness; it is a unmanly pain; It demonstrates a very incorrect will towards heaven, an unfortified heart, an impatient mind, a simple and uninstructed understanding." (1.2.290-300)Plot Context: King Claudius is talking about Hamlet still mourning the death of his father. His mother Gertrude says she still misses her husband too, but you have to move on. Analysis: In this quote, Claudius is saying that Hamlet needs to stop lamenting his father's death. That long mourning is truly unmanly. He's basically saying that everyone else is happy, why can't you be happy too. Act 1 Hamlet: "That it should come to this! But dead two months: no, not so long, not two: Such an excellent king; that was, to that, Hyperion to a satyr; so loving to my mother That not could peck the winds of the sky Visit her face too brutally! I must remember why, she would hang on him, as if the increased appetite had grown For what did she feed: and yet, within a month - Don't leave me think - Frailty, thy name is woman -" (1.2.341-350) Plot context: In this part of the story Hamlet is very angry with mother. His mother just got married to his uncle 2 months after his father died. In the speech he talks about the loss of trust in women, particularly in his mother. Analysis: In this one she talks about all her mother wanted was to have a man in her life. She is so weak that she couldn't last 2 months without a man. She says that her "appetite" has grown and needs to feed on so... middle of paper... an easy collection, which carries her through the most affectionate and examined opinions; and just send them to the test and the bubbles go out. (181-188)Plot context: Hamlet talks to Horatio about the duel that will happen. He also points out that Laertes is not ready for the duel. Analysis: In the quote Hamlet talks about praised and he is not ready. Men are bold and don't know what will really happen. He will lose because he is not prepared. Act 5GERTRUDE: He is fat and has little breath. Here, Hamlet, take my napkin, rub your eyebrows. The queen revels in your fortune, Hamlet. (5.2.281-283)Plot Context: Hamlet is dueling with Laertes and is winning. He strikes Laertes again and Gertrude comes out with some wine and a rag. Analysis: Gertrude is playing the common role of a caring mother. He wants his son to win and do well, so he comes out