Daniel White Blog Post 4

Blog Post 4

In his soliloquy Hamlet is wondering if the crazy life he is living is really worth living. He wonders this because he is feeling heartbroken and down. He is afraid of what happens after death, hence him wondering the dreams during deaths’ sleep. He is going over everything that has happened in his head and is debating whether or not it is worth putting up with anymore.

Some imagery that refers to the uncertainty of death is wondering what dreams occur durings deaths “Sleep” this gives the common reader the ability to imagine what Hamlet is imagining because everyone has slept and had dreams and can now imagine what death might be like and how we don’t know what happens after death. Imagery that hamlet uses to represent the negative experiences in life is when he mentions being humiliated, the abuse of superiors, being insulted be arrogant people, broken hearts, wrongdoings of the courts, rudeness in everyday life. This gives most people at least one, if not many, experiences that they have in common with Hamlet at this certain time period. They have this connection because everyone has had a mishap that has caused humiliation, been yelled at, or has done something wrong. This gives them common ground with Hamlet that allows them to somewhat feel what he is feeling. Hamlet uses Pathos to appeal to readers because he is arguing whether or not living with all of the negative emotions in life is worth fighting for or if it would just be easier to remove oneself from this life. The two metaphors he uses in the speech are describing death as a sleep and describing the negative emotions of life as the “grunt and sweat” of an “exhausting” life. Hamlet comes to the conclusion that life is not worth living and that it may be more pertinent to just end it.

Daniel White Blog Post 3

Blog Post 3

I chose to represent my blog with Red and Blue colors. Red because of the love and some might say tragedy between Ophelia and Hamlet “Ay, springes to catch woodcocks. I do know, When the blood burns, how prodigal the soul Lends the tongue vows. These blazes, daughter, Giving more light than heat, extinct in both Even in their promise as it is a-making, You must not take for fire. From this time Be somewhat scanter of your maiden presence. Set your entreatments at a higher rate Than a command to parley. For Lord Hamlet, Believe so much in him that he is young, And with a larger tether may he walk Than may be given you. In few, Ophelia, Do not believe his vows, for they are brokers Not of that dye which their investments show, But mere implorators of unholy suits, Breathing like sanctified and pious bawds, The better to beguile. This is for all: I would not, in plain terms, from this time forth, Have you so slander any moment leisure, As to give words or talk with the Lord Hamlet. Look to ’t, I charge you. Come your ways.”(1.3.115-135) and for the blood shed that has taken place. Blue was chosen because it represents the royalty of the situation taking place between the king and queen and also has the connotation of being the color of the male human figure which has a lot to do with what is going on right now because it involves a lot of men fighting over the throne and women.

I didn’t chose a certain font because I am not one who like to complicate things by changing them if there already working. Simpler is better in my eyes. I think a lot of problems we are having now with hamlet if more people looked at life this way. The imagery I used in the blog was a lion for the strength I need during these hard times, I also used a balance because I need to remember to be fair in all judgment that I put on people. It also reminds me that during these times of incredible insanity, and at times stupidity, I always need to be smart and think through all the decisions I make because they will not only affect my life but also the lives of the ones around me that I love.

Daniel White Blog Post 2

Blog Post 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0Pv5UAhha4

“I Will Find You”

In Taken, the main characters daughter is kidnapped in Paris and sold into prostitution. As the main character is a former CIA agent he is able to use his skill set from previous jobs to track down his daughters kidnappers through phone tapping and surveillance. He then takes revenge on those kidnappers by either killing them of putting them through incredible amounts of pain.

I have been wondering what Laertes has been doing while in Paris “Marry, well said, very well said. Look you, sir, Inquire me first what Danskers are in Paris, And how, and who, what means, and where they keep What company at what expense; and finding By this encompassment and drift of question That they do know my son, come you more nearer Than your particular demands will touch it. Take you, as ’twere, some distant knowledge of him, As thus: “I know his father and his friends, And, in part, him.” Do you mark this, Reynaldo?” (2.1.7-15) as such I have sent my servant to find Laertes in Paris. As in the movie the main character says “He will find you” that is what I am feeling towards Laertes. “Marry, sir, here’s my drift: (And I believe it is a fetch of wit) You, laying these slight sullies on my son As ’twere a thing a little soiled i' th' working— Mark you, your party in converse, him you would sound, Having ever seen in the prenominate crimes The youth you breathe of guilty, be assured He closes with you in this consequence: “Good sir” or so, or “Friend,” or “Gentleman,” According to the phrase or the addition Of man and country.” (2.1.38-49.) Laertes will be easy to spot if he has been acting out of line and it should be easy for my servant to find him, although I hope he hasn’t. “Observe his inclination in yourself” (2.1.70.) My use of a servant as a spy is much like the use of a news correspondent in the movie to find out the main characters daughters location without revealing the main characters identity to the kidnappers.

Daniel White Blog Post one

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  I gave the advice I did to Laertes because as it says in (1.3.73.) “And they in France of the best rank and station” Because Laertes is going to France he needs to make sure he is able to fit in in a place where “For the apparel oft proclaims the man” (1.3.72.) That is why I told Laertes to buy as much clothes as possible. In also told him he should not be quick to judge and should never pick a fight, but to always hold his own once he is in one. Most importantly though I told him to be true to himself, because doing that will keep him honest to everyone he meets and will not lead him astray from the morally correct path.

As for Ophelia I am wondering a great bit about her and Hamlet, Hamlet has spent a lot of time with Ophelia. I have also heard that Ophelia may have not been conducting herself with the restraint I would like to see out of my daughter. She calls it “Affection” I call it Hamlets attempts on her. Ophelia must be able to see pasts this boys cheap attempts on her womanhood. As I said “Affection! Pooh, you speak like a green girl, Unsifted in such perilous circumstance. Do you believe his “tenders,” as you call them?” (1.3.101-103.) Ophelia is simply being played for physical pleasure not for the love of who she is. Hamlets “promises” to Ophelia are but simple fashion “Ay, “fashion” you may call it. Go to, go to.”(1.3.102.) this further shows hamlets affection for Ophelia is but a short term romp and as her father I cannot allow her to make such a mistake. Ophelia should not waste her time with hamlet as it will only lead to disappointment, heartbreak, and embarrassment.