Question

read the excerpt from hamlet act iii scene iv. gertrude: why, how now, hamlet! hamlet: whats the matter now? gertrude: have you forgot me? hamlet: no, by the rood, not so. you are the queen, your husbands brothers wife; and - would it were not so - you are my mother. which is a feminist analysis of these lines? hamlet defines gertrude only by her relationship to men. hamlet uses sharp language to express his emotions. hamlet is upset with his mother because his father is dead. hamlet has forgotten how it feels to have a male role model.

Explanation:

Feminist analysis focuses on gender - related issues. Here, defining a woman (Gertrude) only by her relationships to men (queen, wife, mother) reflects a patriarchal view. This is a key aspect of feminist critique, highlighting how women are often seen in terms of their male - related roles.

Answer:

Hamlet defines Gertrude only by her relationship to men.