The relationship between Hamlet and his uncle is very stressed. Hamlet refers to him as a "satyr" in his first major soliloquy, and compares him to his father by saying "but no more like my father than I to Hercules." He feels that his uncle is weak and average in comparison to his father. King Claudius does not make this easier for Hamlet either, saying " 'Tis unmanly grief" in reference to Hamlet's mourning of the late king.
One of my favourite lines in this scene is:
Hamlet: "How weary, stale, flat, and unprofitable seem to me all the uses of this world,"
This line from his soliloquy strikes a tone with me, as I have often looked upon the world with the same view. In comparison though, I've got nothing to be upset about as my troubles are so insignificant compared to those of Hamlet.
I believe if I was the mother, (Queen Gertrude,) I would conduct myself in much the same way as she does. To cope with the situation, I think I would spend a lot of time overlooking things so as not to bring up any pain (as appearances are oh so important.) I believe she has the right idea when she puts the past behind her and moves on with her life (regardless of who she marries.)
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