Sunday, November 9, 2008

Final File Document: Hamlet Collage

Final File Document: Hamlet Collage

My overall collage is set up in a good versus evil type of way. On the left side of my collage it portrays the good things that Hamlet is thinking about, for example God, Heaven, Love. And noticeably Hamlet does not have many good things going across his mind. On the opposite side of the page is pictures representing suicide, death, murder, hell, and broken relationships.

Sword Fight: this image represents what Hamlet wants to do with Claudius. He wants to kill him and battle it out to avenge the death of his father.

Broken Heart: this picture represents Hamlet’s many relationships with his mother, Ophelia, and Claudius. They’re all broken and hurting in different ways.

Dagger: this image represents hate and death. Hamlet wants to kill Claudius and is thinking about any which way he can do it.

Rope: the rope represents Hamlet’s contemplation of suicide.

Heaven and Hell: although Hamlet is thinking about death and suicide, he is still thinking about the consequences regarding his actions. He knows that if he were to commit a sin he’d go to hell and be looked down upon by God.

Full heart: The full heart represents Hamlet’s ever- lasting love for his family. Hamlet has many things going on, but still in the end he loves his father, his mother, Ophelia, and Horatio very much.

Crown with red “X”: The crown with the red “X” represents Hamlet’s deprivation of gaining the honor of being King.

Good VS Evil: This picture shows the ongoing conflict going on throughout Hamlet’s mind and the contrast of colors.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Act 5 File Document

Act 5 File Document

What a disaster! My son, my wife, my brother, all dead in the matter of minutes. That old man should have been the only one to die, my dear son was only trying to avenge my death, and my wife was only trying to save my son! This has turned out to be such a tragedy! Maybe Ii shouldn’t have told my son anything… everybody would still be alive. Due to my insolence my son is dead, my wife, Laertes, Ophelia, and poor old Polonius. If only, if only. If only that wretched Claudius had died along with me, my son would be alive! My son would be King! He has avenged my death, and now I am in debt to him. I owe him my life. But still, there is a silver lining… Great ruler, and great leader, Fortinbras, has taken over. He will rule my country well , and with great pride also. I have been avenged, yes. I wanted my brother to pay for what he did, yes. I loved my son, yes. Am I happy? No. All of these deaths is not what I had wanted. I had just wanted my son to be happy and know the truth. Now what… I mean what have I done? What have I done?

Act 3 File Document

Act 3 File Document

Dearest Journal:

O heavens, what am I to do? Earlier this week I had heard Hamlet contemplating suicide, and going crazy over young Ophelia… but not… Now I think Hamlet knows. He know’s all. Me and my Queen should have never agreed to going and seeing Hamlet’s play. For the ‘Mousetrap’ has really put me in a trap. Hamlet’s madness has turned him in to a dangerous man! I have spoken to dear Rocencrantz and Guildenstern about taking Hamlet to England. Hamlet must not let anybody know that it is me who killed his father, my own brother. They must get him out of Denmark immediately. I have my loyal Polonius hiding in my Ladies room awaiting Hamlet’s arrival. We will soon have all the information on the reason of Hamlet’s madness. Ii have only one saviour, and one person I can trust, and that is mine own Lord. I have gone, not too long ago, to seek forgiveness for my mis-doings and my bad action. I must go now and see my wife.

Sincerely; Claudius, King of Denmark

Act 2 File Document

Act 2 File document

Dearest Hamlet:

I am wrinting this letter to you anonymously just in case somebody finds it. Hamlet, I have come to warn you about the King’s plans. He has summoned upon Guildenstern and Rocencrantz to watch you and report everything back to him. He has done this because they suppose that you have gone mad and that they need help from your friends. Even your own dear mother believes him! Once the King was done with Rocencrantz and Guildenstern, Polonius entered bearing more proof that you’ve gone mad! He has told them that you have gone mad over Ophelia! Your mother thinks you’re madly in love, but the King is convinced you have gone crazy! Himself and Polonius have made a plan to listen secretively on yours and dear Oophelia’s conversation! I’ve come to warn you because I know you have not gone mad, and you are only mourning over your recently deceased father. Believe me Hamlet, and you will see.

Sincerley; Your loyal Subject