Hamlet 1.2 What's Really Bothering Hamlet?

The transcript discusses Hamlet's reaction to Gertrude's quick remarriage and the early tension in the play. It highlights Hamlet's loneliness and grief through his soliloquy, which paraphrases an Elizabethan proverb. The discussion also touches on Hamlet's trust issues within the Royal Court, suggesting it's too early to determine his willingness to share his troubles.

What is Hamlet's reaction to Gertrude's quick remarriage?

How does Shakespeare build tension early in the play?

What does the line 'It is not nor it cannot come to good' signify in Hamlet's soliloquy?

What does Hamlet's grief reveal about his character?

Is Hamlet's reluctance to share his troubles a sign of his character or a reflection of his environment?