Hamlet 1.2 Mythological Reference: Niobe

The video discusses the comparison between Gertrude and Niobe, focusing on Niobe's myth from Greek mythology. Niobe was punished for her pride by losing all her children, turning into a symbol of eternal grief. Hamlet's comparison of Gertrude to Niobe highlights her initial sorrow for the dead king, but unlike Niobe, Gertrude's grief is short-lived.

How did Niobe's grief manifest after the loss of her children?

In what way does Hamlet's comparison of Gertrude to Niobe differ?