Fortinbras and Hamlet are constitutional opposites, where Hamlet is pensive and mercurial whereas Fortinbras is all about the action. Fortinbra enters from Poland and is elected heir to Hamlet who then dies. The play ends with praise of Hamlet by Horatio and Fortinbras talking about what a good and decent man Hamlet is.
I think that Fortinbras assesment of Hamlet at the end of the play is correct because he says: 'Bear Hamlet like a soldier to the stage.' this is true because even though Hamlet didn't kill Claudius when he had the chance, he still came back to seek revenge on his uncle. And he succeeded but it resulted ing his life, which is what soilders do, they risk their lifes for their country which is kind of what Hamlet done throughout the play although he done it for his father. Hamlet got told by the ghost of his father to avenge his murder, which he finally succeeds however this is after the whole royal house has been wiped out and he himself has been mortally wounded with a poisoned rapier by Laertes. Fortinbras final lines appear to represent the hope for a better future for teh Danish monarchy and its subjects.
Fortinbra also says: 'The solider's music and the rites of war speak loudly for him' meaning that the soilders are proud of him for standing up and getting revenge even though it was a life risking discission. I believe that Hamletwas a brave and powerful man because Horatio was going to commit suicide by drinking the left over poison however Hamlet wrestles the cup away from him and orders him to live and tell the true story of the royal families troubles to the world at larget, restoring Hamlets good name.
Some people disagree with Hamlet being the good character because throughout the play he spent so much of his time deliberating rather than doing anything. He had several chances to kill Claudius however he didn't because he didnt know whethere the ghost was telling the truth about his uncle murdering his father. Almost every character in the play is a doer.
The entry of Fortinbras reinforces this sense of new future; his final words praise for Hamlet as the bodies are carried off the stage form a final and moving climax to the end of the play. This leaves the readers or the audience thinking whats going to happen next, although the play then comes to an end.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Act 5
Hamlet and Horatio come upon two gravediggers preparing a grave. this scene enhances a sense of impending tragedy in the language, by the skulls on stage, by the suggestion of suicide in the gravediggers opening speech. The arrival of the funeral party reveals the grave to be that of Ophelia, and the words of the priest suggest that her death was suicide. Laertes leaps into the grave for a final farewell to Ophelia, whereupon Hamlet joins him and grapples with him. They are then separated, the scene ends with the King reminding Laertes of their plan.
Scene 2
Hamlet relates to Horatio his discovery of the plot to kill him in England, and how he rewrote the letters ordering the death of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, before escaping to Denmark on the pirate ship. The king secretly poisons a glass of wine. Laertes wounds Hamlet with a poisoned weapon, they exchange rapiers in scuffle and Hamlet wounds Laertes. The queen drinks the wine and dies. Laertes then informs Hamlet then the rapier is poisoned so Hamlet wounds the king who then dies. this is quickly followed by Laertes death, Fortinbras enters from Poland and is elected heir to Hamlet, who then dies himself. The play then ends with praise of Hamlet by Horatio and Fortinbras.
Scene 2
Hamlet relates to Horatio his discovery of the plot to kill him in England, and how he rewrote the letters ordering the death of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, before escaping to Denmark on the pirate ship. The king secretly poisons a glass of wine. Laertes wounds Hamlet with a poisoned weapon, they exchange rapiers in scuffle and Hamlet wounds Laertes. The queen drinks the wine and dies. Laertes then informs Hamlet then the rapier is poisoned so Hamlet wounds the king who then dies. this is quickly followed by Laertes death, Fortinbras enters from Poland and is elected heir to Hamlet, who then dies himself. The play then ends with praise of Hamlet by Horatio and Fortinbras.
Is Fortinbras right in his assessment of Hamlet at the end of the play, Act 5, scene 2, lines 425 - 433?
Is Fortinbras right in his assessment of Hamlet at the end of the play, Act 5, scene 2, lines 425 - 433?
Fortinbras enters from Poland and is elected heir to Hamlet who then dies himself. The pay ends with praise of Hamlet by Horatio and Fortinbras.
I think that Fortinbras assesment of Hamlet at the end of the play is right because he says: 'Bear Hamlet like a soldier to the stage.' this is true because even though Hamlet didn't kill Claudius when he had the chance, he still came back to get revenge. And he succeeded but it resulted to him loosing his life, which is what soldiers do, they risk their life's for their countries which is kind of what Hamlet done although he don't it for his father.
Fortinbras also says 'The soldiers music and the rite of war speak loudly for him' meaning that the soldiers are proud of him for standing up and getting revenge, even if it was a life taking plan.
The entry of Fortinbras reinforces this sense of a new future; his final words praise for Hamlet as the bodies are carried off the stage form a final and moving climax to the end of the play. Which leaves the readers or the audience think whats going to happen next although the play then ends.
'Take up the bodies, such a sight as this becomes the field, but here shows much amiss.'
Fortinbras enters from Poland and is elected heir to Hamlet who then dies himself. The pay ends with praise of Hamlet by Horatio and Fortinbras.
I think that Fortinbras assesment of Hamlet at the end of the play is right because he says: 'Bear Hamlet like a soldier to the stage.' this is true because even though Hamlet didn't kill Claudius when he had the chance, he still came back to get revenge. And he succeeded but it resulted to him loosing his life, which is what soldiers do, they risk their life's for their countries which is kind of what Hamlet done although he don't it for his father.
Fortinbras also says 'The soldiers music and the rite of war speak loudly for him' meaning that the soldiers are proud of him for standing up and getting revenge, even if it was a life taking plan.
The entry of Fortinbras reinforces this sense of a new future; his final words praise for Hamlet as the bodies are carried off the stage form a final and moving climax to the end of the play. Which leaves the readers or the audience think whats going to happen next although the play then ends.
'Take up the bodies, such a sight as this becomes the field, but here shows much amiss.'
Monday, October 11, 2010
Analyse of Act 4
Scene 1:
The queen explains to Claudius that Hamlet has just killed Polonius, Claudius then realizes that he might have been killed if he spyed on his wife instead of Polonius.
Claudius then comes us with the resolution that with solve everything which is to send Hamlet to England.
Scene 2:
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern ask Hamlet where he has put the body, Hamlets answer is in riddles.
Scene 3:
Claudius then tells Hamlet for his own safety that he has to go to England, Where in actual fact the King has planned for him to not go to England but to be murdered. During Hamlets riddles, where Pollonius's body is, is revealed. In the final soliloquy reveals that the letters acompanying Hamlet are to bring about his death.
Scene 4:
Hamlet takes his departure, however he meets Fortinbra's army on its way to Poland. Hamlet then considers man's ability to reason and his own inactions. Basically he has failed as a hero, he hasn't done what his fathers ghost asked of him, which has made him angry.
Scene 5:
The Queen agrees to speak with Ophelia, however Ophelia's orrational behaviour and incoherent speech shocks the king. Which then makes it sound like Ophelia has now gone mad. Laertes then arrives and threatens the King because he is angry about his death of his father, He then see's Ophelia in a state and the king takes him away to talk to him in private.
The queen explains to Claudius that Hamlet has just killed Polonius, Claudius then realizes that he might have been killed if he spyed on his wife instead of Polonius.
Claudius then comes us with the resolution that with solve everything which is to send Hamlet to England.
Scene 2:
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern ask Hamlet where he has put the body, Hamlets answer is in riddles.
Scene 3:
Claudius then tells Hamlet for his own safety that he has to go to England, Where in actual fact the King has planned for him to not go to England but to be murdered. During Hamlets riddles, where Pollonius's body is, is revealed. In the final soliloquy reveals that the letters acompanying Hamlet are to bring about his death.
Scene 4:
Hamlet takes his departure, however he meets Fortinbra's army on its way to Poland. Hamlet then considers man's ability to reason and his own inactions. Basically he has failed as a hero, he hasn't done what his fathers ghost asked of him, which has made him angry.
Scene 5:
The Queen agrees to speak with Ophelia, however Ophelia's orrational behaviour and incoherent speech shocks the king. Which then makes it sound like Ophelia has now gone mad. Laertes then arrives and threatens the King because he is angry about his death of his father, He then see's Ophelia in a state and the king takes him away to talk to him in private.
Analyse Act 3
The king's opening question sets a mood of uneasiness for the scene which is increased by the number of antithes in the early speeches. the King and Polonius have got Ophelia to agree to see Hamlet alone. The tension between appearance and reality is dramatized by spying figures watching Hamlet's meeting with Ophelia.
During this scene Hamlets speech 'To be or not to be'
to be or not to be what?
become king?
dead or alive?
to be a tragic hero or not?
Whilst reading this act it left me with loads of questions like:
Maybe Hamlet knows Polonius is hiding, making a show saying everything that he feels, Hamlet was talking beyond Ophelia to anyone who is listening. Hamlets speech - life is it worth it in general? Hamlet is a philosophy student to be or not to be, to be the existence after death or not? Hamlets long speech is a tragic scream, urgency to assign blame which he has already to his uncle however he doesn't have anymore evidence.
Is there comedy in tragedy? - He could make it comedy by looking behind the curtains and directing his speech to the audience by looking at them. When Hamlet said about one marriage that wont survive maybe Claudius may of clicked.
Hamlet was really nasty to Ophelia now he is saying that they should do sexual things, which is a dirty pun.
Page 84: He is going to tell his mum and put her straight.
In scene 3 Claudius has decided to send Hamlet back to England, because things are getting dangerous.
During this scene Hamlets speech 'To be or not to be'
to be or not to be what?
become king?
dead or alive?
to be a tragic hero or not?
Whilst reading this act it left me with loads of questions like:
Maybe Hamlet knows Polonius is hiding, making a show saying everything that he feels, Hamlet was talking beyond Ophelia to anyone who is listening. Hamlets speech - life is it worth it in general? Hamlet is a philosophy student to be or not to be, to be the existence after death or not? Hamlets long speech is a tragic scream, urgency to assign blame which he has already to his uncle however he doesn't have anymore evidence.
Is there comedy in tragedy? - He could make it comedy by looking behind the curtains and directing his speech to the audience by looking at them. When Hamlet said about one marriage that wont survive maybe Claudius may of clicked.
Hamlet was really nasty to Ophelia now he is saying that they should do sexual things, which is a dirty pun.
Page 84: He is going to tell his mum and put her straight.
In scene 3 Claudius has decided to send Hamlet back to England, because things are getting dangerous.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Hamlet is a tragic hero.
A few notes to help me understand and interpret Hamlet properly.
Hamlet is a tragic hero, Aristotle wrote down these characteristics of a tragic hero for classical Greek tradegy plays.
Hamlets fatal flaw, as seen by Aristotle, would be his failiure to act immediately to kill Claudius. Unlike classical tragic heroes, however, hamlet is well aware of his fatal flaw from the beginning- he questions himself on why he continues to delay the fulfillment of his duty, His continuous awareness and doubt delays him from acting.
Hamlet is supernatural due to the fact that he uses the emphasis of ghosts by creating Hamlets fathers ghost who tells his son to avenge his death.
Hamlet is a tragic hero, Aristotle wrote down these characteristics of a tragic hero for classical Greek tradegy plays.
Hamlets fatal flaw, as seen by Aristotle, would be his failiure to act immediately to kill Claudius. Unlike classical tragic heroes, however, hamlet is well aware of his fatal flaw from the beginning- he questions himself on why he continues to delay the fulfillment of his duty, His continuous awareness and doubt delays him from acting.
Hamlet is supernatural due to the fact that he uses the emphasis of ghosts by creating Hamlets fathers ghost who tells his son to avenge his death.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Analyse Act 2
By the end of act 2, after reading Hamlets soliloquy I think doing the play to see how the King reacts is good but also bad, I think its good because then if the kings reaction is shocking and he looks guilty then Hamlet will then know that the ghost was right and then he cand ecide later on what he is going to do to get revenge on his uncle who murdered his dad.
However I think its a bad idea because the king may not react at all, and then Hamlet is back to square one thinking whether or not his dads ghost was telling the truth or not. The King may also be a good actor and good at hiding his emotions and guilt. I think the idea of Hamlet pretending to be mad is a good idea because if it turns out that the ghost was telling the truth then he can maybe murder the uncle and then no one would take him seriously? However if he does manage to get revenge on the king by acting mad, the air of the thrown will not be him because no one is going to want a mad king.
Hamlet believes that he can cathc the conscience of the king so he has a positive view on doing his idea about putting what the ghost has told him into the play. Maybe Hamlet thinks that using words to make the King feel guilty will be revenge and be what the ghost of his father was aiming for.
'Tears in his eyes, distraction in his aspect,a broken voice, and his whole function suiting' This emphasises that Hamlet is stressed and panicking that his plan will not succeeed.
However I think its a bad idea because the king may not react at all, and then Hamlet is back to square one thinking whether or not his dads ghost was telling the truth or not. The King may also be a good actor and good at hiding his emotions and guilt. I think the idea of Hamlet pretending to be mad is a good idea because if it turns out that the ghost was telling the truth then he can maybe murder the uncle and then no one would take him seriously? However if he does manage to get revenge on the king by acting mad, the air of the thrown will not be him because no one is going to want a mad king.
Hamlet believes that he can cathc the conscience of the king so he has a positive view on doing his idea about putting what the ghost has told him into the play. Maybe Hamlet thinks that using words to make the King feel guilty will be revenge and be what the ghost of his father was aiming for.
'Tears in his eyes, distraction in his aspect,a broken voice, and his whole function suiting' This emphasises that Hamlet is stressed and panicking that his plan will not succeeed.
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