1. The Fatal Flaws of Many
In the preceding quote Hamlet is implying that his mother married her brother in-law just to retain her status. ... "No, no, the drink, the drink "O my dear Hamlet "the drink, the drink! ... If Gertrude had not wanted to keep her status so desperately she would not have taken the fatal drink of the poisoned wine, therefore greed is Gertrudes' fatal flaw. ... Unfortunately for Claudius Hamlet does not drink the poison and he kills Claudius by stabbing him and forcing him to drink from the cup. ... Gertrudes' greedy behavior led her do drinking the poison and dying. ...
- Word Count: 1038
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School