Hamlet 1.2 Mythological Reference: Niobe

Hamlet 1.2 Mythological Reference: Niobe

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9th - 10th Grade

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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.

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