The first obvious ambiguity in the play is whether or not Gertrude knows that Claudius killed Hamlet Sr. During her discussion with Hamlet, there is no clear evidence to prove that the 'I did or I didn't know. Gertrude appears to be very heartbroken by the information conveyed to her by Hamlet as he explains that "[t]he words enter like daggers into [her] ears" (3.4.98), and "turns [her] eyes into [the] same soul” (3.4.91). Gertrude's reaction to the news leaves undeniable room for questions as she may feel this guilt because she knows what Claudio did, or because she was blinded by Claudio's charm and married him after all that. that he had done to his own family. The answer is left completely up to the reader's interpretation. Later, when Gertrude confides in Claudius about what she had told Hamlet, it is unclear whether she truly believes he is "mad as the sea." and the wind when both contend" (4.1.7), or whether he is simply obeying the wishes of his children. He has no soliloquies or side comments that can help readers interpret his inner thoughts. Therefore, it is an absolutely ambiguous in that there is no evidence to fully support any of the possible thoughts he may have. Finally, readers are left with questions and curiosities about Gertrude's true motive