The first ambiguity evident in the play is whether or not Gertrude knows that Claudius murdered Hamlet Sr. During her discussion with Hamlet, there is no evidence clear to prove that she did it. or I didn't know it. Gertrude appears to be heartbroken by the information relayed to her by Hamlet as she explains that "[the] words like daggers enter [her] ears" (3.4.98), and "turn [her] eyes into [ his] very soul” (3.4.91). Gertrude's reaction to the news undeniably leaves room for questions, as she could feel this guilt because she knows what Claudius did, or because she was blinded by Claudius' charm and married him afterwards everything he had done to his own family. The answer is entirely left to the reader's interpretation. In continuity, when Gertrude confides in Claudius about what she had spoken to Hamlet, it is unclear whether she truly believes that he is as "mad as the sea and the wind when the two quarrel" (4.1 .7), or if she simply obeys. his sons wish. She has no monologues or side comments that might help readers interpret her inner thoughts. Therefore, this is an absolutely ambiguous situation as there is no evidence to fully support any of the possible thoughts she might have. Finally, readers are left with questions and curiosities regarding Gertrude's true reason.