round. However, nothing is commented towards Claudius and Gertrude's marriage for fear of their own
When Claudius takes over as King, there is evidence that he is not the most exceptional leader for Denmark. He shows signs of overindulgence when stating, "' ...at night, we'll feast together./Most welcome home!'" (2.2.89-90). Claudius overeats, drinks at any possible chance, and is loose with his words, because he thinks that no one will speak up to contradict him. However, his over-indulgence of eating and drinking shows signs of inner weakness and his longing for acceptance. In other words, Claudius is a weak person who is attempting to hide his inner demons, acts that he has committed in his past, and convince others that he is the best leader for Denmark. The irony of it is that it was Claudius who sent the environment of Denmark into a tailspin, yet he is the one who has the most control over the environment, now that he is the King.
These environmental factors have great implications on all characters involved. Thus, emotional stability is explored in depth by many characters. Queen Gertrude is a prime example of this. Gert
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