The Flip-Floppers and the Obsessed

Up to this point in the play, I still do not quite understand why everyone (with the exception of maybe Queen Isabella) hates Gaveston. The relationship amongst all of the characters seems quite conflicted since they keep turning their backs on each other. First, Edmund (King Edward's brother) turns against the King (II.iii.), then the Queen begins to question whether she should love Mortimer instead (II.iv), then Warwick obviously did no trust Pembroke, his "friend," with Gaveston after the capture (II.v & II.vi). It seems that everyone has their own hidden agenda and the alliances formed are only superficial.

Another thing that is quite strange is King Edward's obsession with Gaveston, so much that he practically ignores the threats made against him and his country (II.ii). I am also a bit confused about the role that the King's niece plays in all of this other than being engaged to Gaveston. I am not sure if I completely missed something, or if she just came into the play as Gaveston's fiance out of nowhere. Why is the King determined to have them married? Is it convenient in order to cover something else up? Or, although not very convincing, is this the reason he feels so much affection towards Gaveston? There is definitely something bizarre in all of this.

Also, I find the Queen's parts stupidly humorous. There is so much going on, yet the only thing that she dwells on is the King's rejection as she professes undying love to him. I am still not sure if this is really how she feels, or if she is secretly planning something on her own as revenge but keeping it low-key. For some reason she is still a very suspicious character to me.

All in all, the confusion and mystery is definitely making this play much more appealing to me.