Question

read the passage from hamlet, act ii, scene ii. gertrude: thanks, guildenstern and gentle rosencrantz; and i beseech you instantly to visit my too much changed son. go, some of you, and bring these gentlemen where hamlet is. what does this passage indicate about gertrude? in this speech, gertrude shows that she is more interested in flirting with guildenstern and rosencrantz than in helping hamlet. the way that gertrude orders people around in this speech shows that she is primarily interested in flexing her power. gertrudes dialogue shows her sense of urgency and desperation, proving that she is truly worried about hamlet. with this dialogue, gertrude shows that she is reluctant to trust guildenstern and rosencrantz but feels she has no other choice.

Explanation:

Gertrude expresses a sense of urgency in getting Guildenstern and Rosencrantz to visit Hamlet, using words like "instantly" and showing concern for her "too much - changed son", indicating worry.

Answer:

Gertrude's dialogue shows her sense of urgency and desperation, proving that she is truly worried about Hamlet.