Hamlet and His two Friends?

I acted as Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in the scene when Hamlet confronts them about being spies. First me and Laur made sure Hamlet was very crazy and pissed off at Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Then I as Rosencrantz and Guildenstern spoke with fear of causing Hamlet to go crazy and end their friendship. Then Hamlet acted as if he was trying to teach Rosencrantz and Guildenstern a lesson and try to re gain their trust.

7 & 14

7. Hamlet's craziness comes from a false identity he has created for himself, which is the cause of his 'antic" disposition.
14. There are times in which Hamlet will become trapped in his false idenity and he will start to speak as if he is crazy. He truly just wants revenge, which causes him to become crazy, at times. He is very confused with himself when he says this, acting has he thinks he is crazy, when he truly crazy.

HW4

What is the basis for both Laertes's and Polonius's objections to Ophelia's relationship with Hamlet? Which of their arguments seems most (and least) persuasive or fair? What does their treatment of Ophelia in act I, scene iii reveal about their motivations? What does it suggests about their attitude toward Ophelia and toward women in general? How does class or station function in their arguments?

Laertes and Polonius both have a justified basis for opposing Ophelia's relationship with Hamlet. Laertes and Polonius are looking out for their beautiful Ophelia as any brother or father would. One of the most important aspects of a relationship is how the girls father views the male figure in the relationship. In addition an older brother such as Laertes would take after his father and do what is right. The conflict with these people revolve around Hamlet's sanity which is clearly not sane, therefore causing the resentment towards him. Laertes and Polonius feel like they have a control over the women in their lives, as many man would. And class plays a smaller variable in which Laertes and Polonius think that Hamlet coming from such a high class may not be the best of Ophelia.

The Language of a Murder and a Victim

In William Shakespeare's Hamlet the use of 16th century language creates an additional layer of material to analyze. 16th Century language is much more different then modern day language. Thus it creates the challenge to first to find out what a character is saying, and then figuring out why he/she is saying what he/she said. Protagonist Hamlet and Antagonist King Claudius have a complex relationship, turin from uncle/nephew to step-father/step-son. Being a 16th Century play the language used through out the novel allows for relationships which do not exist in modern society. Those relationship are based around the actions and dialogue between characters which creates these unique bonds and relationships which cease to exist in a contemporary society.

The Love Song.

Thomas Sterns Eliot's 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' is about an indecisive narrator whom has lost sense of himself and his values. He constantly questions himself by asking himself things such as "'Do I dare?' and 'Do I Dare?'". These questions reveal his own insecurity. His insecurity derives from his potential lover, whom he wants to force a relationship upon via sex.

Mini Essay: "To His Coy Mistress"

Andrew Marvel's Poem "To His coy Mistress" has the under lying theme of taking advantage of the present, essentially living in the moment. The narrator uses the phrase "Carpie Diem" its translation 'seize the day!' which is evidence of his living in the moment theme. The living in the present theme is linked with sex. "But at my back I always hear Time's winged chariot hurrying near". The lady of the poem realizes that time is not on her side. The male figure of the poem agrees. He has a fear of dying before having sex with her as well. "The grave 's a fine and private place, But none, I think, do there embrace." The male puts a not only a sexual pressure on his mistress, but also a time pressure because they both know they do not have all the time in the world.

And the last age should show your heart.

"And the last age should show your heart." This is one of the most sexual lines in 'To His Coy Mistress'. Andrew Marvell writes with lots of sexual meaning. showing ones heart is an expression for making love. The man is preaching to his women and almost telling us that he has her in the bag. Unfortunately this is only his opinion and he believes by giving her all these complements that he has won her over.