Gertrude is an outspoken and assertive character while Ophelia is a delicate and innocent young woman. Gertrude is a strong and cunning character who demands a lot of respect. He doesn't have many lines in the play, but other characters often speak on his behalf. When Hamlet speaks to the ghost of his father, the ghost refers to Hamlet's mother by saying, "And to those thorns that nest in her bosom to prick and prick her" (Act 1, scene 5). Which implies that Gertrude feels somewhat guilty about her adultery and about marrying her late husband's brother. It has never been made clear how King Hamlet died, but it is possible that Gertrude, along with Claudius, played a role in the king's death. In Hamlet's eyes, Gertrude's marriage to Claudius is an absolute betrayal, even though Gertrude's love for her son is what sets her apart in the play. When Gertrude questions Rosencrantz and Guildenstern about her son, it is interpreted as if she is seeking information to report to the king, but Gertrude's loving nature says otherwise. Gertrude simply showed genuine concern for her