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
Maam I disagree strongly when you say that Hamlet must begin to love your "beloved Claudius". He is a monster and has betrayed our great nation. Whether you choose to believe it or not, Claudius betrayed his own brother. Hamlet is doing all he can to "express his love and friending," (1.5.186)to the spirit of your late husband, the one you should still be loyal to. I do agree with you when you say that you are trying to keep a "positive outlook" on things. You are doing nothing but showing "actions that a man might play," (1.2.84), staying cheery even in these darkest of times. I hope you soon come to realize things as they actually are.
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I disagree as well with the statement that Hamlet must love Claudius. Hamlets infidelities have been much more than forgivable and have led to events that can not be reversed. Ultimately Hamlets wrongdoings sealed his fate as a betrayer of nations and this can not be undone. Unfortunately his fate was what he had coming to him and probably ended better than most saw it ending.
ReplyDeleteGertrude my dear I immensely agree when you say "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) Its true that mourning for him forever is bad and unsightly! But my love I only say "How may we try it further" (2.2.161) for you my love, because if you lose Hamlet, I will lose you and that I cannot bear even the thought of that is ghastly and sour.
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