As a theater literature student, I feel disrespectful if I don't give Hamlet a 5. I don't have the courage

That is from the news of the unseen which is revealed to you. And you were not with them when they were devising their plan and they were plotting.

Hamlet, the noble, the wise, the brave, the courageous, the kind, the jealous.

Well, I envy Hamlet. Yes, I envy him from the depths of my heart because he did not flinch, he did not hesitate, and he did not give up on taking revenge, on retaliating against those who stole his beloved, who deprived him of his right to feel love and security.

He believed his vision, that strange visitor, and followed him but with all caution and cunning.

"A madman, the madness of the sea and the wind when they collide,

To prove which of them is more cruel."

Madman, a description he was given and he did not deny but rather tried hard to embrace it in order to carry out his plan precisely and carefully and be able to解开 the chains of the truth and unleash it to be revealed without fear of its inevitable consequences.

I envy him, his sharp sword that he plunged into the depth of the plot and betrayal while I did not even have a single knife with which I could retaliate, even with a few stabs at that black snake that turned on its tail. And it left me and my affairs, even a little, but on the contrary, he showed himself to me with all boldness and walked, proud of himself, of the achievement that was crushing me every moment, mocking me, of my inability to understand it and stop it.

No matter what we have, not all wars can be won, not all enemies are visible, not all friends... are loyal.

He won, but as for me, I lost, my sun disappeared, my wings broke, my life became dark, and I became a fragile girl who fears everything, everything.

"Our desires often conflict and our fates,

Corrupt every plan we have devised and every determination we have made,

And if our thoughts are of our own making, then their destiny is not in our hands."

I had begun to blame myself for my delay in reading Hamlet until now.

But after finishing it, I discovered that I had read it at the exact right time in my life. If I had read it earlier, its emotions would not have reached me with such truth and reality.

But, it is absolutely true, the classic books have a specific time when they enter your life, and it is they who decide it, not us.

Laurence Olivier and Mel Gibson work for me. They are two actors who bring unique interpretations to the roles they play.

One is a prince from the very beginning, while the other has to endure a struggle to become one. It's no wonder that so many actors have a dream of playing Hamlet. After all, he has the most powerful lines and spends the longest time on stage.

Unlike the ghost, which is a minor role. It's hardly worth auditioning for as they either obscure your face or leave you in the shadows. However, the ghost is the pivot on which the play turns.

It's like the ice that a hockey player leaps onto and defies, flying after that puck until the crowd shouts "goal" and the organ plays the six notes before it roars "CHARGE!"

But you might say, "Hamlet doesn't charge, he dithers. That's why the play takes hours. Besides, ghosts aren't real." To which I respond, "Do you believe everything you hear?"

Shakespeare raises this question and makes it timeless. That is why, aside from the beauty of the writing, this play should be read and studied. It offers profound insights into human nature and the mysteries of life and death.

Mierząc się z tekstem kultury tego kalibru, należy zauważyć, że oszczędzanie sobie tradycyjnej formuły moich notatek, takich jak plusy, minusy itp., jest racjonalne. Byłoby dobrze, gdybyśmy mogli nadrobić dzieło stojące u podstaw kultury w szerokim rozumieniu. Dotrzeć do źródeł po tysiąckroć przytaczanych cytatów pozwala nam na głębsze zrozumienie i zapoznanie się z istocą kultury. A przy tym, kiedy realnie wciągnemy się w historię, możemy cieszyć się językowym bogactwem zawartym w tych tekstach kultury. Ta forma zapisu pozwala nam na bardziej intuicyjne i przyjemne odkrywanie świata kultury, bez konieczności stosowania skomplikowanych schematów analizy.

What’s the question?

“To be, or not to be: that is the question.”

Is this Shakespeare’s most famous play? Maybe. And this quote is perhaps his most recognizable, definitely one of the most memorable. The tragedy of the Danish prince, his pursuit of revenge, the intense introspection and self-doubt that dictated his actions, and the tragic events described in some of Shakespeare’s most powerful language are truly captivating.

“This above all: to thine own self be true,
And it must follow, as the night the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man.”

Drawing inspiration from ancient legends, Shakespeare’s tragedy delves into the complex web of human emotions. Themes of death, loss, justice, and destiny are abundant in this play, which is often defined by its somber and dark subject matter.

“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.”

Perhaps his most psychologically engaging drama, the analysis of Hamlet has sparked countless debates, challenged generations of students, and inspired numerous writings. “The character of Hamlet played a crucial role in Freud's explanation of the Oedipus complex and thus had a profound impact on modern psychology” – Wikipedia.

“When down her weedy trophies and herself
Fell in the weeping brook. Her clothes spread wide;
And, mermaid-like, awhile they bore her up:
Which time she chanted snatches of old tunes;
As one incapable of her own distress,
Or like a creature native and indued
Unto that element: but long it could not be
Till that her garments, heavy with their drink,
Pull’d the poor wretch from her melodious lay
To muddy death.”

Interestingly, for such a deeply emotional and depressing sequence, Ophelia’s character and her role in the narrative play a significant part in establishing the mood and setting a tone from which the play never truly lifts.

“Now cracks a noble heart. Good-night, sweet prince;
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. ”

Every now and then I think. Maybe Hamlet isn't actually that good. Maybe it's overrated. I mean, it is one of the most famous works in the western literary canon. But can it really be THAT good? Surely I am just mentally ill.

And then I reread Hamlet and it's like. Ok. Never mind. Why do I have this revelation annually? Great question. You see, there's something wrong with me.

I am passionate and devout about that subject, which gives a person a sense of accomplishment after reading and completing a masterpiece. It is a kind of relaxation and tranquility.

P.S. After reading it, I also watched "Hamelin" directed by Lindsay Turner. It was an extraordinary experience :))

This feeling of being deeply engaged with a subject and then having the opportunity to explore related works in different forms is truly wonderful. It enriches our understanding and appreciation, and allows us to immerse ourselves in a world of art and creativity.

Whether it's through reading a great book or watching a captivating play, these experiences have the power to touch our hearts and expand our horizons.

I look forward to many more such encounters in the future, as they continue to inspire and delight me.

Shakespeare, when pitching this play, probably said something like this: "This is my OC Hamlet. He's a prince. He's bisexual. He's moody, brooding, and is anywhere between the ages of 16 to 30 years old. And no, I am not taking constructive criticism."

Well, let me tell you what. I'm sold! I love Hamlet. I love his angsty monologues that seem to pour out his deepest thoughts and emotions. I love his sassy remarks that add a touch of wit and charm to his character. I love that he can't seem to shut up, always having something to say or a point to make. I love his relationship with Horatio, which is so deep and loyal. I love everything about him avoiding Osric and his hat, it's just so entertaining. I love that he's OTT (over the top) and I seriously can't get enough of him.

Also, for those of you who have read this, watch this. It's great. It really brings the story of Hamlet to life and adds another dimension to the character.

↠ 4.5 stars

The most extraordinary things that Hamlet did in the play, in no particular order:

I. He told his mother that no matter how much black he wore, it could never truly reflect the depth of his inner turmoil.

II. In a graveyard, he had a profound conversation with a gravedigger about death and even talked to the skull of a man he hadn't seen in 23 years.

III. Instead of simply going to the authorities or carrying out his planned murder of his uncle, he wrote an entire play to frame him for the crime.

IV. He jumped into Ophelia's grave to engage in a fight with Laertes, each claiming to love her more.

V. His thought process was something like, "how do I distract everyone so I can plan my uncle's murder? Act fucking insane? Okay. That works lmao".

VI. He forged a letter from his uncle, instructing the people in England to kill his former best friends instead of him.

VII. He stabbed Polonius and then blamed him for being overly nosy.

VIII. He refrained from taking revenge on his uncle while he was praying, fearing that it would send him to heaven.

IX. When asked where Polonius was, his response was, "AT SUPPER."

Maybe it's just me, but I always experience a sense of disconnect when reading Shakespeare's plays.

A group dedicated to catching up on the classics decided on a buddy read of Hamlet, and I made an attempt to join in. I managed to get through Act I only and then skimmed through the rest.

It's not the language - in fact, I actually read Shakespeare mainly to sharpen my skills. And it's not the story or even the format of reading plays. There's just something about the Bard that I find it extremely hard to get through, and I still can't quite pinpoint what it is.

That being said, even Act I included some interesting talking points. There's a young prince, Hamlet, who desires revenge for the murder of his father and goes so far as to call his mother's relationship with his uncle incestuous. In Jewish law, a widow is obligated to marry one of her deceased husband's brothers unless they perform a ritual ceremony to free her. This brings up the timeless question that has been visited in commentaries of A Merchant of Venice - was the Bard Jewish? Regardless, even if Hamlet was seething at his uncle's attempt to seize the throne, in some circles, the marriage is perfectly legal.

And of course, there is the love interest, Ophelia, whose father tells her to proceed with caution. Yet, even all of this is not enough for me to read through one of Shakespeare's finest works. Is it the lack of strong female characters other than in A Merchant of Venice and MacBeth, my two favorites? Is it the dated setting or the outdated references? I still can't pinpoint it, but suffice it to say that I will leave the reading of the Bard to others and move on. As classic as his plays are, they simply are not to my taste.

Perhaps I will come back to Shakespeare at a later time and have a different experience. Or maybe I will continue to explore other literary works that better suit my interests. Only time will tell.

Para definir la locura, ¿no tendría uno que estar loco? This thought-provoking question sets the stage for a remarkable exploration. A wonder! I simply cannot express how much I loved this book. I fell in love with the writing. It was a delight to read.

Shakespeare had a passion for drama, and this is vividly reflected in each of his works. However, he had a gift for writing that few possess. As I read on my tablet, I ended up with a plethora of marked quotes. Truly a work of art!

In fact, I liked it even more than Romeo & Julieta. Hamlet reflects the incapacity to act in the face of the moral dilemma between vengeance and forgiveness. The lesson of madness: adjust thought and memory. Guilt cannot feign its suspicion and ultimately betrays itself while trying to hide.

These profound insights make this book a must-read for any lover of literature. It challenges our perceptions and forces us to grapple with complex emotions and moral quandaries.