INT. ROYAL BEDROOM - DAY
GERTRUDE, Hamlet's mother, is sitting at her makeup table
preparing her face for her first public appearance as the new
queen of the new King CLAUDIUS. As she puts on makeup, her
mind takes her back to her life with the dead King Hamlet. In
a series of violent flashes, Gertrude relives some of her
worst times with her dead husband.
FLASHBACKS INTERCUT WITH GERTRUDE PUTTING ON HER MAKEUP
King Hamlet is shouting at Gertrude as she sits quietly with
her head down.
Gertrude tries to apply lipstick but King Hamlet pulls it out
of her hand.
Gertrude sits on the throne beside King Hamlet but her throne
is lower and behind his.
Gertrude walks behind King Hamlet and keeps her head down.
She never looks up or asserts herself in any way.
King Hamlet is cutting up some sexy dresses as Gertrude
cowers on the bed.
Gertrude tries to kiss the king but he rejects her and won't
touch her sexually.
RETURN TO PRESENT
CLAUDIUS slips in behind Gertrude and kisses her neck. He
looks at her admiringly. She looks very happy.
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