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Sunday, October 27, 2013
Act II
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140302 6th Hour
ReplyDelete“Has he gone mad?”…this seems to be a popular question inside the palace walls.
Who would not be mad at the fact that their own father was poisoned by their uncle and mother soon after marries the murderer. I would be lying if I said that deep down inside I have not changed.
So much has been adjusted here in Denmark, I feel as if a prisoner trapped in this hellish dungeon. There is only one thing that keeps me from toppling over the edge: Ophelia. My love for her is real but it is the status of our beings that keep us apart. If it was not for her conniving and evil father, Polonius, she would be mine forever.
The letter I wrote Ophelia, for only her eyes, was taken and read aloud to my mother and Claudius from Polonius. The words I wrote were from the heart, but the adults question my saneness and mark me as “madman”. Why it is that love must be so difficult?
Meanwhile, my dear friends Rosencrantz and Guildenstern visited me not even two days ago. Wondering why they came all the way out to see me, everything clicked. It wasn’t out of their goodwill as my friends to visit me in my most hysterical state, no; they were sent by order from the King to see why I have gone mad. Some friends they are!
The words of my father keep racing through my mind, “Mark me!” Well father, the time has come and I have found the answer! Actors have come to the palace and as my duty; I have set up a special play for King Claudius and other royalty. A play of how you truly died, this will surely leave Claudius shaking in his boots!
Today was awful. I think Ophelia is beautiful for I am madly in love with her. Sigh, ah, what was I talking about? Oh, yeah I was talking about Ophelia, I happened to startle her because I exhibited wildness and deranged manners.
ReplyDeletePolonius is nothing but a nosy, suspicious old man; he forbade Ophelia from seeing me, that did not stop me from seeing her. Again, I love her; Polonius knows I am crazy and he will not mess with me.
Polonius then left to talk to Gertrude and Claudius. Grrr! I made fun of Polonius and avoided his questions before he left. I was very interested in the speech from Virgil's Aneneid about the death of Priam during the fall of Troy. I was so obsessed with the wild sadness of Hecuba to the point where the actor started to shaking and crying.
Before that happened, I met up with my dear friends Rosencrantz and Gulidenstern. Anyway, Polonius intervened and at once I stopped heckling the actor. Then everyone left and I was alone on the stage and I came up with a plan to make Claudius confess. Justice will done!!
149011 7th Hour
ReplyDeleteMy friends, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, have come to visit me. I think that they were sent for, but they keep avoiding my questions. My friends finally told me that they were sent for by the King and Queen. Did they send for my friends to keep track of my thoughts and actions? I need to keep the King and Queen wondering, so that I can put my plan into action.
Polonius is trying to figure out if I am crazy or not. He thinks that I am insane because he made Ophelia stay away from me. By acting like I am insane and then acting completely rational, it has made him unsure of my mental state. I have been taunting him by making bizarre comments about his daughter. Whenever I mention her, he gets irritated and confused. I love Ophelia and I don't want her to get hurt. Polonius needs to not sacrifice her in order to serve the King.
The actors have come to do a play for us. The play will be about my father's murder. I am hoping to find out if my mother was involved with my uncle to kill my father. I will be watching them to see their reaction to the play. I am sure that my uncle murdered my father, but I am not sure if my mother was involved with this crime. Their reaction will be the proof that I need in order to determine if they are guilty or innocent. Once I know their part in the murder, I will be able to avenge my father's death.
143411 2nd Hour
ReplyDeleteMy nights grow seemingly longer as I am no longer able to sleep. During the day I act a fool so as to not draw attention to the formulation of my plan at night. I suspected that Polonius and Claudius would be keeping a close eye on me. I am forced to no longer trust my friends. To remedy Claudius' plan I have deceived Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in hopes of throwing any trail they may have, cold. I went to greater lengths to ensure this deceit by speaking with Polonius personally and agitating him. I can only hope that everything works out, for the duty lies upon me to avenge my father's death.
142078 6th Hour
ReplyDeleteI really hope this play will cause Claudius to admit to killing my father. The way he reacted it seemed like he was panicked, and wanted to get out of there. When I spoke to Horatio he seemed to notice the same thing I did. I’m glad Horatio has stayed loyal to me throughout this time. If he would have told our secret the plan would never come together.
I regret not killing Claudius when I had the chance! I should have avenged my father right then and there. Who knows when I will get another chance like that? He would have never known what happened, and there would not have been a struggle. I think that his conscious is slowly eating away at him. Maybe I won’t have to kill him? Maybe he will confess to everybody, and he will be put in jail. If that happened there would be no risk of me getting in trouble. I just want to please my father’s ghost no matter what it takes.
I finally got to confront my mother. I could not restrain myself and I think I was a little harsh towards her. Ii felt good to tell her all the things I’ve wanted to say for so long. Then when someone yelled from behind the curtain I stabbed my sword through them, and it turned out to be Polonius!! I don’t really feel bad about it though. I’m just worried what Ophelia is going to do when she find out her dad is dead. Maybe Laertes will fell what I felt when my father was killed.
Also why couldn’t my mother see my father’s ghost? Maybe he is to upset and angry, and doesn’t want her to see him like he is.
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I really hope that this play causes Cladius to confess to murdering my father. He looked worried after the play, like he had to get out of there. So far everything is going according to plan. Then when I spoke to Horatio, he seemed to think the same things I did. I’m really glad that I can trust Horatio and that he has remained loyal to me, I couldn’t do this without him.
I still think that maybe I should have killed Cladius when I had the chance. I could avenged my father right there. I might never get that chance again. But then again, will I have to kill him? Maybe he actually will confess? This would put him in jail and would keep me out of trouble as well. I just want to make my father’s ghost happy, so he can move on.
I finally got to confront my mother. I just couldn’t take it anymore, I had to speak my mind. It felt so good to let all this anger out. But in the middle of this someone shouted behind the curtain and I thrusted my sword at them. And it was Polonius! I feel really bad and I do not know what to do! What will Ophelia think of me when she finds out that I have killed her father? I could be in deep trouble here.
142078 6th Hour act 4 journal
ReplyDeleteI wonder how Ophelia and Laertes are going to react when they find out that their father has been slain. I hope they never find out that it was me. Although I’m sure they will find out. My mother will no doubt tell Claudius what I did. He will then tell Laertes and Ophelia that I killed Polonius. I don’t care about Laertes, but I don’t want to lose Ophelia. I hope she will understand that I didn’t purposefully kill him; how was I supposed to know that it was him behind the curtains. The only reason I feel bad is because I might lose Ophelia.
I really need to end this whole thing with Claudius. I really should have killed him when had the chance. All this time Claudius is getting more and more suspicious. He is going to be ready for me now. I will have to do something very tricky to get by him. I hope my mother will forgive me when Claudius is dead. I’m not really sure if she was involved or not, but I will leave her alone like my father said.
I know Claudius will be shocked by the letter I sent him. He thought once I was gone I would never come back, but he was sorely mistaken. I’m going to come back and get my revenge once and for all. I after I kill him I will be able to stop acting crazy, and maybe actually have a relationship with Ophelia. With Polonius dead there will be nothing stopping us.
I hope when I get home Claudius isn’t just waiting to kill me. I know he is expecting me to do something. I’m going to have to be very careful when I get back home.
ACT IV: 140302 6th Hour
ReplyDeleteOh what have I done? The blood slips toward the earth from this blade in my hand; Plonius is dead. I just wanted to speak with my mother alone. What more do I need to ask? He was behind the draperies and I went behind and killed him. Well, the deed is done, now I must dispose of the corps.
Claudius invites me to stay in England, oh how lovely, but something seems fishy. What is the means of him sending me so far away? I will not let this fall between my fingers.
As I head toward England, a ship of pirates captured me. Scared at first, I then got treated with the most utter respect. For they know a prince when they see one, and how they love the prince of Denmark! From the ship I write specifically to Claudius, a messenger must send these words I write.
142078 6th Hour
ReplyDeleteAs I was walking with Horatio we saw two grave diggers making a grave. They seemed to be really happy which surprised me. With that kind of job I assumed that they would be depressed and gloomy. I also thought it was very disrespectful to be throwing around all of those old skulls. For being grave diggers they had very good conversation skills, and were able to play with words very easily. I was expecting them to be very poorly educated. They never did tell me who the grave was for.
I was surprised to see everyone in the cemetery. I cannot believe my true love has passed away. I truly loved lover her. I wish I would not have had to act crazy that way we could have been together. After Laertes jumped into the grave I couldn’t contain myself any more, I jumped in after him and we started fighting. Nobody else could have loved her more than I did. I couldn’t stand them any more so I left the cemetery.
I am truly grateful to have Horatio as a friend; he is always there we I need to talk with somebody. Horatio could not believe that Claudius sent me to England to e killed. He didn’t realize hoe bad Claudius really is.
I can’t believe Claudius has to send a messenger to tell me he wants me to have a duel. Is he too lazy or self-centered, that he can’t tell me himself? I will accept the duel because I want to beat Laertes at what he is best at. But before we duel I am going to ask for forgiveness for killing his father.
140302 6th Hour
ReplyDeleteHow can one throw skulls around without a sense of empathy? These skulls were once attached to a living soul. Holding the brain and carving out the lips, nose, and ear; these skull was once alive. These gravediggers just toss them like garbage and this makes me furious. I engage in a conversation with these clowns and they have yet to know I am Prince Hamlet. They speak to me of how insane Hamlet has become and has been shipped to England. I find this very interesting of what the common people know about me.
I return to the royals and see that Ophelia is ready to be put into the grave. Throwing himself into the hole, I go after Laertes. After our small brawl, I express my love for Ophelia and surprise everyone with my deep love for her.
Confused by our friendship, Laertes challenges me to a duel. The battle begins and after a few swings and stabs I see my mother on the ground. I run to her and she tells me the cup has been poisoned. She dies and my rage inside soars! I strike Laertes and he strikes me back. While I still have the strength I strike Claudius and kill him instantly. After I kill him, Laertes dies. I talk with Horatio and soon hear that Fortinbras is near but unfortunately I die soon before he enters.