Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
Blog Post #6
Hey Stephen, I know looks can be deceiving but I know I saw a light in you
As we walked we were talking and I didn't say half the things I wanted to
Of all the girls tossing rocks at your window
I'll be the one waiting there even when it's cold
Hey Stephen, boy you might have me believing I don't always have to be alone.
'cause I can't help it if you look like an angel
Can't help I if I wanna kiss you in the rain so
Come feel this magic I've been feeling since I met you
Can't help it if there's no one else
I can't help myself
Hey Stephen, I've been holding back this feeling
So I've got some things to say to you
I seen it all so I thought but I never seen nobody shine the way you do
The way you walk, way you talk, way you say my name
It's beautiful, wonderful, don't you ever change
Hey Stephen, why are people always leaving
I think you and I should stay the same
They're dimming the street lights
You're perfect for me why aren't you here tonight?
I'm waiting alone now so come on and come out and pull me near
Shine, shine, shine
Hey Stephen I could give you fifty reasons why I should be the one you choose
All those other girls, well they're beautiful but would they write a song for you
Myself, can't help myself
I can't help myself.
Since there seem to be so many dying around me, it got my mind rolling. What song would I want to be played at my funeral? As I wracked through my mind thinking of what would fit best, I suddenly thought of the song "Hey Stephen" by my fave girlfriend Tay Tay Swift. This song speaks of a great love that began very suddenly. Much like the lyrics, I fell in love with my dear Claudius within "two months...nay, not so much, not two" (1.2.138) of my late husband Hamlet's death. I did not plan this at all. It just happened that way and I am so happy that it played out that way. Just as in the song it says "Shine, shine, shine" I have always felt that Claudius' obvious love for me shines through all else. It shows especially when he tenderly cares for my son because he knows just how much I care for him. My heart melted for him when he said to Hamlet, "And with no less nobility of love Than that which dearest father bears his son Do I impart toward you" (1.2.111-112). Also, this song seems to be portraying an innocent and genuine love for this so called Stephen. Likewise, my love for both my son and husband is one of innocence and sometimes even naive. When Hamlet is furious and screaming at me, I honestly have no idea I have done wrong. This is portrayed through, "...O speak to me no more; These words like daggers enter my ears; No more, sweet Hamlet" (3.4.94-96)! Also, when I agree to spy on Hamlet with Ophelia, it is ONLY because I love him so much and I want to know the source of his grief so that he can be withdrawn from it. "And for your part, Ophelia, I do wish that your good beauties be the happy cause Of Hamlet's wildness" (3.1.39-41). This shows that I am very genuine and pure in my intentions of eavesdropping on their conversation. My naivety is shown when I drink from the cup solely because I want to taste what is in the pretty cup. Although my King warned me, I insisted, "I will, my lord. I pray you, pardon me" (5.2.287). Like my girl T-Swizzle portrays in her waiting love, I am also one of great patience. Even when my beloved Claudius jumps to the conclusion that Hamlet is mad, I snap, "For love of God, forbear him" (5.1.259).
Song Number Two: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaS8ZyXDWes&feature=player_embedded
You Instantly awakened my imagination
Old fashioned infatuation
I can be anything that you want me to be
And you can have me in every position that you dreamed
I know you've got a wild streak
You're a freak
You're alone in your bed with graphic images in your head
Let me do what I want to do with you
Let me tie you down pick you up and
Flip you all around
Let me tell you how sexy you are
As I'm going down on you in the car
Let me tie you down pick you up and
Flip you all around
Let me tell you how sexy you are
As I'm going down on you in the car
If feeling this good is a sin
Let's do it all over again.
Just when I thought this might get boring
Wake me up in the morning by pouring
Honey on my body and licking it off
You're taking me to concerts and you're taking off your top
I know you've got a wild streak
Wake me up in the morning by pouring
Honey on my body and licking it off
You're taking me to concerts and you're taking off your top
I know you've got a wild streak
You're a freak
Then you're back in our room with the bride and the groom
This is it
This is great
This is what I always wanted
Where do we go from here?
That's the question of the year
This is great
This is what I always wanted
Where do we go from here?
That's the question of the year
I think you're fine
I think you're hot
This is what I always dreamed of
The one thing I forgot
Was to get to know you
This second song also portrays how I am...from other's perspectives I believe. Despite my good intentions for my actions, some people just want to find some fault in what I'm doing. As my son says, "So loving to my mother That he might not beteem the winds of heaven Visit her face too roughly" (1.2.139-142). He appears to believe that I do not appreciate what my late husband did for me! How far from the truth can he assume! There is not one day that I don't think of Hamlet. I only told him, "Thou know'st 'tis common. All that lives must die, Passing through nature to eternity." (1.2.72-73) because I wanted to comfort him at the time. As the song suggests, there is much lusting going on in the relationship. Similarly, the ghost of my late husband claims that, "With witchcraft of his wit, with traitorous gifts...that have the power So to seduce" (1.5.43-45), Claudius was able to persuade me into being with him. He also said, "Though lewdness court it in a shape of heaven, So lust, though to a radiant angel linked, Will sate itself in a celestial bed And prey on garbage" (1.5.54-57). Honestly, I just find that downright rude and inaccurate to say such things about me. But hey, you can never please everyone so I'll just focus on pleasing my dear and so beloved Claudius! <3
Gertrude
Blog Post #5
As I was meandering around my husband's chamber today, I happened upon what seemed like an article or story of some sort. As I continued to read through it, I soon realized that it was based around the death of Ophelia, my son's one sided lover. When Peter Seng said of Ophelia, “divined the memories that may underlie it in Ophelia’s deranged mind" (Seng, 218), my assumptions were proven. I cannot begin to express the sorrow I feel for her fall to insanity. I know that my dear Hamlet will feel badly of himself once I show him this writing because he is part of the reason Ophelia went insane.
When Seng analyses that Ophelia's father (Polonius) and brother (Laertes) is where most the blame lies, I would say that I'd agree. While Hamlet was partly the reason she was bestowed on this tragic death, it was her family that discouraged and ultimately caused her to kill herself. Seng says, "no one is to be trusted or taken at face value" (Seng, 220), and this is precisely what Laertes tells his sister before he boards the ship to France. He tells Ophelia that my kin's love is, "Forward not permanent, sweet, not lasting..." (1.3.8). Then, soon after, Polonius approaches and says, "Do not believe his vows, for they are brokers Not of that dye which their investments show, But mere implorators of unholy suits...." (1.3.127-129). These kinds of words from family members closer to Ophelia more than anyone else were daggers to her heart. Without the approval of the head of her house, what was she to do but to obey and listen her father's order to, "...not....slander any moment leisure...to give words or talk with the Lord Hamlet" (1.3.132-134).
Referring to Ophelia, it is said that, "The distraught girl could hardly turn to King Claudius, and the ‘beauteous Majesty of Denmark,’ Gertrude, has apparently, been avoiding her" (Seng, 218). I disagree with this point because I was merely giving her room to recover from her father's death. Besides, I only refused once. After the Gentleman and Horatio convinced me that, "'Twere good she were spoken with, for she may strew Dangerous conjectures in ill-breeding minds" (4.5.14-15), I allowed her to come in right away. Besides, if my foolish son had not been crazed and disarranged, he never would have mistook Polonius as Claudius. If he had not stabbed or attempted to kill anyone, Ophelia would not be at this strange state of mind. As my brilliant Lord pointed out, "Conceit upon her father" (4.5.44). This just goes to show that the poor girl was immensely distraught from the loss of her father and that led to the tragic events that followed.
When Seng analyses that Ophelia's father (Polonius) and brother (Laertes) is where most the blame lies, I would say that I'd agree. While Hamlet was partly the reason she was bestowed on this tragic death, it was her family that discouraged and ultimately caused her to kill herself. Seng says, "no one is to be trusted or taken at face value" (Seng, 220), and this is precisely what Laertes tells his sister before he boards the ship to France. He tells Ophelia that my kin's love is, "Forward not permanent, sweet, not lasting..." (1.3.8). Then, soon after, Polonius approaches and says, "Do not believe his vows, for they are brokers Not of that dye which their investments show, But mere implorators of unholy suits...." (1.3.127-129). These kinds of words from family members closer to Ophelia more than anyone else were daggers to her heart. Without the approval of the head of her house, what was she to do but to obey and listen her father's order to, "...not....slander any moment leisure...to give words or talk with the Lord Hamlet" (1.3.132-134).
Referring to Ophelia, it is said that, "The distraught girl could hardly turn to King Claudius, and the ‘beauteous Majesty of Denmark,’ Gertrude, has apparently, been avoiding her" (Seng, 218). I disagree with this point because I was merely giving her room to recover from her father's death. Besides, I only refused once. After the Gentleman and Horatio convinced me that, "'Twere good she were spoken with, for she may strew Dangerous conjectures in ill-breeding minds" (4.5.14-15), I allowed her to come in right away. Besides, if my foolish son had not been crazed and disarranged, he never would have mistook Polonius as Claudius. If he had not stabbed or attempted to kill anyone, Ophelia would not be at this strange state of mind. As my brilliant Lord pointed out, "Conceit upon her father" (4.5.44). This just goes to show that the poor girl was immensely distraught from the loss of her father and that led to the tragic events that followed.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Blog Post #4
In Kenneth Branagh's version of Hamlet, there are many examples and ways that mis en scene plays a role in portraying one of Shakespeare's most famous soliloquies When the scene opens, the audience sees Hamlet standing very rigid in the lobby in front of a large, full body mirror with no background music. He is wearing old fashioned black garb to represent the saddened and depressed mood he is in. He begins the speech and as it plays out, the camera as well has Hamlet get closer and closer to the mirror. After line 20 and when Hamlet says, "With a bare bodkin?" (3.1.21), he pulls out a knife from the waistband of his pants. At that time, the camera cuts from Hamlet to a close up of King Claudius' face. His face is filled with shock and a little bit of fear. Throughout the whole scene there is diegetic sound because Hamlet is speaking with no other sounds around.
In Laurence Olivier's version of Hamlet, the opening scene is much different than Branagh's version. The soliloquy opens with the camera man walking up a spiraling staircase with an increasing tempo of music. Finally, the camera gets to the top of what appears to be a tower of some sort. It pans out to show the ocean below and comes to rest on Hamlet. Hamlet again, is dressed in dark clothing from olden times. The background is very dark and foggy and there is constant slow moving music behind. Contrary to Branagh's version, Olivier chooses to draw his knife on line 5 when he says, "And by opposing end them" (3.1.5)? From lines 6-9, Olivier is seen with his eyes closed and the speech is being spoken in his mind. The camera zooms in closer and closer until it is so close that the audience can see the beads of sweat that have formed on his forehead. At line 10, right when he says, "Perchance to dream..." (3.1.10), Hamlet leans onto his side and begins saying the speech out loud again. He drops the knife into the ocean and that shows the decision he has made not to end his life. Towards the end of the soliloquy, the camera switches to a side angle where the audience sees Hamlet walking into a mass of fog. There is a lot of non-diegetic sound in this version with the sound of the ocean and wind combined with the background music.
In Mel Gibson's version of Hamlet, the scene opens with Hamlet walking down stairs into an underground room that seems to be a dungeon/prison. This is the most Gothic and dark scene of all of the videos. He is wearing dark clothes, just like the other videos we have watched. The camera focuses on Gibson's face quite often throughout the speech, emphasizing the emotions that he is able to display solely through his facial expressions. He closes his eyes multiple times and when he opens them back up, he paces to another area of the room. There are many instances where the camera pans to the sides of the room and shows the actual contents of it. This emphasizes the dark and depressed state of mind Hamlet is in. After the speech is over, Hamlet walks back up the stairs and portrays the choice of life that Hamlet has made. As with Branagh's version, Gibson's version had only diegetic sound.
In Ethan Hawke's version of Hamlet, the scene is much MUCH different than the previous three. Rather than being in dark and olden day clothes, Hamlet is seen in a very modern dress, complete with a grey jacket and a beanie hat. He is in a movie rental place (probably Blockbusters) and for the first parts of the soliloquy, the speech is said in his head rather than out loud. There is creepy music in the background that continues throughout the whole scene. Hamlet walks down the "Action" aisle and I believe that it serves the purpose of showing how hectic and anxious his feelings and thoughts are at the time. Like with the Gibson version, Hawke paces back and forth throughout the theater to show how antsy and distraught he is.
After watching all four versions of the "To be or not to be" soliloquy I have decided that the first version by Branagh was most effective in delivering the text. As I sat in secrecy watching my dear son walk into the room, I could already feel the tension and suspense in the room. Having the scene in such a large lobby definitely helped portray Hamlet's feelings about being insignificant and depressed. The presence of the mirror definitely helped with showing the intrinsic reflection that Hamlet was doing on himself. As he walked closer and closer to the mirror, I could see clearly on his face the emotions and conflicts that he was feeling. I wished so much to reach out and embrace him but alas, I could not lest he find out I was eavesdropping. As he drew his knife, my beloved husband's face was shown with one of mixed fear and shock. This perfectly interprets how much Claudius cares of my son, even though Hamlet acts very sour and rude to him.
If I was directing this scene, I definitely wouldn't have put part of the soliloquy in the Hamlet's thoughts (Olivier and Hawke). I think that it was a lot more emotional and a better depiction of how Hamlet truly felt at the time when the character's said the speech out loud The actor's ability to give the audience a slice of Hamlet's mentality would've been greater enhanced if they could have said the whole soliloquy. Also, I would have kept the scene in olden times unlike Ethan Hawke's version. I think that the black clothes and black and white/dark backgrounds were a much better way of giving the feel of depression and mental struggle that was choking Hamlet at the time. I just didn't think Hawke's version did a good job of showing how conflicted Hamlet was. The blockbuster setting really confused me because it didn't really have any effect on the audience at all...it was just randomly there.
In Laurence Olivier's version of Hamlet, the opening scene is much different than Branagh's version. The soliloquy opens with the camera man walking up a spiraling staircase with an increasing tempo of music. Finally, the camera gets to the top of what appears to be a tower of some sort. It pans out to show the ocean below and comes to rest on Hamlet. Hamlet again, is dressed in dark clothing from olden times. The background is very dark and foggy and there is constant slow moving music behind. Contrary to Branagh's version, Olivier chooses to draw his knife on line 5 when he says, "And by opposing end them" (3.1.5)? From lines 6-9, Olivier is seen with his eyes closed and the speech is being spoken in his mind. The camera zooms in closer and closer until it is so close that the audience can see the beads of sweat that have formed on his forehead. At line 10, right when he says, "Perchance to dream..." (3.1.10), Hamlet leans onto his side and begins saying the speech out loud again. He drops the knife into the ocean and that shows the decision he has made not to end his life. Towards the end of the soliloquy, the camera switches to a side angle where the audience sees Hamlet walking into a mass of fog. There is a lot of non-diegetic sound in this version with the sound of the ocean and wind combined with the background music.
In Mel Gibson's version of Hamlet, the scene opens with Hamlet walking down stairs into an underground room that seems to be a dungeon/prison. This is the most Gothic and dark scene of all of the videos. He is wearing dark clothes, just like the other videos we have watched. The camera focuses on Gibson's face quite often throughout the speech, emphasizing the emotions that he is able to display solely through his facial expressions. He closes his eyes multiple times and when he opens them back up, he paces to another area of the room. There are many instances where the camera pans to the sides of the room and shows the actual contents of it. This emphasizes the dark and depressed state of mind Hamlet is in. After the speech is over, Hamlet walks back up the stairs and portrays the choice of life that Hamlet has made. As with Branagh's version, Gibson's version had only diegetic sound.
In Ethan Hawke's version of Hamlet, the scene is much MUCH different than the previous three. Rather than being in dark and olden day clothes, Hamlet is seen in a very modern dress, complete with a grey jacket and a beanie hat. He is in a movie rental place (probably Blockbusters) and for the first parts of the soliloquy, the speech is said in his head rather than out loud. There is creepy music in the background that continues throughout the whole scene. Hamlet walks down the "Action" aisle and I believe that it serves the purpose of showing how hectic and anxious his feelings and thoughts are at the time. Like with the Gibson version, Hawke paces back and forth throughout the theater to show how antsy and distraught he is.
After watching all four versions of the "To be or not to be" soliloquy I have decided that the first version by Branagh was most effective in delivering the text. As I sat in secrecy watching my dear son walk into the room, I could already feel the tension and suspense in the room. Having the scene in such a large lobby definitely helped portray Hamlet's feelings about being insignificant and depressed. The presence of the mirror definitely helped with showing the intrinsic reflection that Hamlet was doing on himself. As he walked closer and closer to the mirror, I could see clearly on his face the emotions and conflicts that he was feeling. I wished so much to reach out and embrace him but alas, I could not lest he find out I was eavesdropping. As he drew his knife, my beloved husband's face was shown with one of mixed fear and shock. This perfectly interprets how much Claudius cares of my son, even though Hamlet acts very sour and rude to him.
If I was directing this scene, I definitely wouldn't have put part of the soliloquy in the Hamlet's thoughts (Olivier and Hawke). I think that it was a lot more emotional and a better depiction of how Hamlet truly felt at the time when the character's said the speech out loud The actor's ability to give the audience a slice of Hamlet's mentality would've been greater enhanced if they could have said the whole soliloquy. Also, I would have kept the scene in olden times unlike Ethan Hawke's version. I think that the black clothes and black and white/dark backgrounds were a much better way of giving the feel of depression and mental struggle that was choking Hamlet at the time. I just didn't think Hawke's version did a good job of showing how conflicted Hamlet was. The blockbuster setting really confused me because it didn't really have any effect on the audience at all...it was just randomly there.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Blog Post #3
Hello to all! It has been a while hasn't it. I have been busy trying to solve the mystery of Hamlet's strange mental state, but I finally have time to sit down and spend "me" time! I am sure he'll be OK With my lovely husband's help, my son will emerge out of this state soon. Any who, with the extra time I have today, I decided to change up my blogs layout! For starters, I have changed my font to "Sunshiney." This is because I believe that we should all look at life in a positive and bright manner. Take me for example. My late husband, Hamlet, passed away just two months ago. However, did I spend months, even years to get over my horrific loss? No! Just as I told my son, "Do no forever with they vailed lids Seek for thy noble father in the dust....All that lives must die, Passing through nature to eternity" (1.2.70-73). I have stood back up and moved on with my life. Now I am happier than I have ever been with my now husband, King Claudius. Also, I have made my font color a bold pink, almost magenta color as a tribute of my love and passion for my beloved Claudius. He has been nothing but good to Hamlet and I, and I hope upon the Gods that Hamlet will finally see this. Even through Hamlet's recent craziness, my sweetheart never gives up trying to find the answer and figure out how to cheer him up. When Polonius approached us with a possible cause, he immediately asked, "How may we try it further" (2.2.161)? He agrees to the plan without much hesitation, giving a quick "We will try it" (2.2.168) showing that he will do whatever it takes for my son.
Lastly, I have changed the background into a bunch of shopping bags in front of a completely white background. I believe this is a perfect representation of me because...well I love to shop and receive gifts! I know that sounds shallow but hey, every girl needs to be spoiled sometimes! And oh does Claudius spoil me with all the goodies I could ever conjure up in my mind. He has given me "...gifts, that have the power So to seduce" (1.5.44-45)! I don't mean to say that I only love him for the material treasures he gives me, because that is as far from the truth as love is from hate. I love that man with all my heart and no one can doubt that.
-Gertrude <3
Lastly, I have changed the background into a bunch of shopping bags in front of a completely white background. I believe this is a perfect representation of me because...well I love to shop and receive gifts! I know that sounds shallow but hey, every girl needs to be spoiled sometimes! And oh does Claudius spoil me with all the goodies I could ever conjure up in my mind. He has given me "...gifts, that have the power So to seduce" (1.5.44-45)! I don't mean to say that I only love him for the material treasures he gives me, because that is as far from the truth as love is from hate. I love that man with all my heart and no one can doubt that.
-Gertrude <3
Monday, February 18, 2013
Blog Post #2
"I don't want to know who I am anymore. Everything I found out, I want to forget." The Bourne Identity.
Jason Bourne is pulled out of the Mediterranean Sea by a fishing crew on a stormy night. The crew discovers that he has two bullets in his back as well as a strange string of numbers on his hip; and they nurse him back to health. Once he regains consciousness he remembers nothing but begins trying to build tiny clues on who he is. He soon discovers that he was the government's top agent...but he has now become the government's number one target.
This kind of betrayal is all too similar to what is going on in my dear Claudius' kingdom at the moment. No one trusts no one, even fathers doubt their sons. The other day, I even overheard Polonius telling Reynaldo to, "Observe [Laertes'] inclination in yourself" (2.1.70). He also went as far as to say, "And let him ply his music" (2.1.72), implying that he has absolutely no trust in what his son is doing in France! He is nothing but a conniving dog. Also, I normally do not wish to oppose my beloved husband in anything that he views is the right way. He has done more than I can say for both Hamlet and I so the least that I can do is to be by his hold with everything he does. However, this time I am torn. I don't know if I should tell him my objection or if I should just stand idle like I usually do. When Voltemand told him of Old Fortinbras' request, "...his commission to employ those soldiers So levied as before, against the Polack, With an entreaty...on such regards of safety and allowance..." (2.2.74-79). I do no wish to call my husband naive, but to believe such lies and fibs would be childish and sophomoric. I am as certain as I am with my love for him that Old Fortinbras is lying through his teeth. I do not know what to do.
Just as the CIA instigates for Bourne in the movie, "The Bourne Identity", I wish to find out what my dear Hamlet's reason for his depression is. When I heard Bourne say, "How could I forget you? You're the only person I know", it instantly hit me. Maybe the reason Hamlet said, "...indeed it goes so heavily, with my disposition that this goodly frame, the earth, seems to me a sterile promontory..." (2.2.288-90), is because he can't seem to forget about his father. At the same time, he's found much condolence from Ophelia, and now he is not permitted to see or be with her. Perhaps that is the issue that hand. Also, although the government is portrayed in a bad sort of light in the movie, I can see their motives. They just want to bring him in and talk to him so that he won't dispense any information that could harm the agency. Likewise, Claudius and I only wish to find the root of Hamlet's recent craziness. The reason Claudius agrees and says, "We will try it" (2.2.169), to Polonius' schemes is in order to find if he truly is in love with Ophelia. Not to spy on his personal life. I hope that no one will take it the wrong way.
Anyways, I will conflict over whether I should continue supporting my king's decision or openly disagree with him. I will let you all know the final decision.
-Gertrude
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Blog Post #1
Oh! How I love my current life just as much as I enjoyed my life with Hamlet before his death. Claudius has provided me with so many fancy gifts and wonderful treasures that i will love him forever for. After the death of Hamlet, my late husband, I was absolutely crushed and in tears. Like my son put it, "With which she followed my poor father's body, Like Niobe, all tears" (1.2.148-149). I didn't know when I could possibly overcome the pain of his passing. However, in swooped my hero, my beloved Claudius! He created a new filling to the hole that was left in my heart and I love him so much for it. He was also so broken by the death of his brother, my husband, yet he still made time to provide for me. As he put it, "Therefore our sometime sister, now our queen...In equal scale weighing delight and dole-Taken to wife" (1.2.8-14), he remarried to me so quickly for the well being of the country and himself.
Honestly, that's just how my love is. Always thinking of others. As upset as he is about the death of his brother, he still manages to stand up and stay strong in front of all of our people. He is well aware of the threats that Fortinbras is attempting to gain the territory his father lost because of my late husband. Ha! How silly he is thinking he can take advantage of my man. Even with ALL this pressure of being the new king and pleasing the people, he continues to amaze me with making time to show my son the affection he needs during this transition period. He encourages Hamlet and helps him coupe with the loss in such a great way. The other day, he told him, "'Tis sweet and commendable in your nature, Hamlet, To give these mourning duties to you father. But you must know your father lost a father, That father lost, lost his, and the survivor bound In filial obligation for some term To do obsequious sorrow" (1.2.87-92). I don't think I could put it any better...he really is just the perfect man and I am so honored to be his wife, his queen.
Now onto another topic....Hamlet is being such a baby about his father's death. Does he think he's the only one struggling to overcome this tragedy? We're all still very shocked and in much pain, just like him. But he just refuses to move on! He continues to wear clothes of "nighted color" (1.2.68) to mourn for his father and he makes it so obvious that he is still full of loom and gloom. I worry that he will never get out of this depressed state but with Claudius's help and assistance, I believe we will be able to carry him into the light once more. It is just how my sweetheart has said about mourning, "But to persever In obstinate condolement is a course Of impious stubbornness. 'Tis unmanly grief. It shows a will most incorrect to heaven, A heart unfortified, a mind impatient, An understanding simple and unschooled" (1.2.92-97). I hope to God that dear Hamlet will learn to be more like his new father and stand up strong for the good of the people since...he is the next in line for the throne. Well I have spoken my mind...I will stop for today. I will be back soon!
Honestly, that's just how my love is. Always thinking of others. As upset as he is about the death of his brother, he still manages to stand up and stay strong in front of all of our people. He is well aware of the threats that Fortinbras is attempting to gain the territory his father lost because of my late husband. Ha! How silly he is thinking he can take advantage of my man. Even with ALL this pressure of being the new king and pleasing the people, he continues to amaze me with making time to show my son the affection he needs during this transition period. He encourages Hamlet and helps him coupe with the loss in such a great way. The other day, he told him, "'Tis sweet and commendable in your nature, Hamlet, To give these mourning duties to you father. But you must know your father lost a father, That father lost, lost his, and the survivor bound In filial obligation for some term To do obsequious sorrow" (1.2.87-92). I don't think I could put it any better...he really is just the perfect man and I am so honored to be his wife, his queen.
Now onto another topic....Hamlet is being such a baby about his father's death. Does he think he's the only one struggling to overcome this tragedy? We're all still very shocked and in much pain, just like him. But he just refuses to move on! He continues to wear clothes of "nighted color" (1.2.68) to mourn for his father and he makes it so obvious that he is still full of loom and gloom. I worry that he will never get out of this depressed state but with Claudius's help and assistance, I believe we will be able to carry him into the light once more. It is just how my sweetheart has said about mourning, "But to persever In obstinate condolement is a course Of impious stubbornness. 'Tis unmanly grief. It shows a will most incorrect to heaven, A heart unfortified, a mind impatient, An understanding simple and unschooled" (1.2.92-97). I hope to God that dear Hamlet will learn to be more like his new father and stand up strong for the good of the people since...he is the next in line for the throne. Well I have spoken my mind...I will stop for today. I will be back soon!
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