Question

using a feminist lens
queen 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.

• hamlet, william shakespeare

which statement best represents a feminist reading of this passage?
the exclamation point in the passage indicates that hamlet feels strong emotions.
gertrudes behavior in this passage suggests that she does not really care about hamlet.
hamlet reveals gertrudes lack of power by defining her in terms of her relationships with men.

Explanation:

A feminist reading focuses on gender - related issues, power dynamics, and the role of women. In this case, defining Gertrude in terms of her relationships with men highlights how her identity is subsumed by male - centered constructs, which is a key aspect of feminist analysis.

Answer:

Hamlet reveals Gertrude’s lack of power by defining her in terms of her relationships with men.