Friday, February 14, 2014
Hamlet's Speech Writer
Write a dramatic speech advising Prince Hamlet on what his course of action should be as a Christian prince and the rightful heir to the throne of Denmark. You may assume the character of Horatio or Marcellus in your work or of some unnamed courtier. Extra credit if you write it in iambic pentameter.
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Horatio: My dear and loyal Hamlet, who doth fear,
ReplyDeleteWhy must your heart be true unto the dead?
Allow thy ear to hear my word of thee.
The father left his only son behind.
His spirit haunts thy every word and mood,
But listen, lo, that he who heeds his call
Shall be an object of deceit, and fall.
To open up thy eyes is what I ask.
Is vengeance what thee truly seek from thine?
If word of ghost had never reached thy ear,
Then should revenge had dared draw near?
And who be this, the spiteful man of hate?
It be not him who I had called my friend.
He be a monster and a wretch alone.
Awake my friend, and listen to thy heart,
And be the prince that thee was meant to be.
For words that spoken from the mouth of death,
Behold as much the valor of decay.
But words that spawn from loins of life,
Descend from He, the king of kings alone.
Rachel,
DeleteAfter reading this, I tried to make a glorious attempt to match it, or maybe even surpass it. I realized after the first line I tried to write I did not have a chance. I'm not exactly what you call a poet, so it was a miserable failure. Even though I thought I made a decent speech, after comparing them yours is extremely good. I don't even know how you approach doing something like that. Nice job!
Rachel,
DeleteOhhhh your's is so good. Mine is nothing compared to yours. Well I should have figured that you would have an awesome speech. It is fantastic and mine is dirt. Oh well I guess, I am not very creative and I knew that mine wouldn't be good anyways. Well awesome job as always!
Thanks for making me not want to do my blog because I read yours and was like Crap! Mine is never gonna be that good! And you know what? I was right! Ha! Yours is reeaalllyy good. Dramatic is totally your element when it comes to writing and your grip on the olden speak was so good! Lo and behold! A most fantastic job, Rachel!
DeleteBystander: Hamlet, why have you changed from your old ways? Everyone in this palace, your family and friends, are concerned for you. Why must you worry them? You seem to be worrying others by you wabnormal attitude. Where is the Hamlet we all used to know? And on top of this, others may have rumored that you plot to seek vengeance to kill for the throne! Something must have gotten into you! I don't know what it was, maybe it is your love for Orphelia, at least that's what we all think. Personally, I do not think that you are trying to kill your father for whatever reason, for his remarriage, for his throne, or whatever else not. Rather, you seem like vengeance for something else. Maybe this all ties together, I have no clue, but whatever it is, I've just come to tell you to get your act together. Everyone seems suspicious and are talking about you. I just thought you should know about this and their concerns. Good day.
ReplyDeleteMatt Bobby,
DeleteAwwwww, this is so cute! I love your last line that says, "Good day." Very nice closer! I like the effort you put into your speech. It definitely reflects your personality, and I could see you saying this if you were involved in a Shakespeare play. Haha! Mattias Bobious. That would be a sweet name for you! Haha! Anyway, great job, Matt! And thank you for your kind comment above. I really appreciate it! Nice blog!
Matt Bobby
DeleteI also love your "Good day". I think that you did a very good job with your speech. It was very entertaining to read which all of your blogs are. I like how you express your concerns and your doubts in your speech to Hamlet. We are all wondering what happened to him and hope that he acts morally. Well great job!
Matt Bobby,
DeleteNice speech. I think that you incorporated the view of a bystander well. I think that some of the lines that talked about what they had been hearing in the streets was important in establishing the point of view. Nice job!
So, it may not really surprise anyone, but this is gonna be the week I cash in my blog exemption. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteOkay here is my attempt at this. It's not very good but I gave it my best shot.
ReplyDeleteHoratio: Good day my good Lord Hamlet.
It seems that you may have lost your way
Why are you being such a fishmonger?
Upon your return your mind tis'nt the same
Your decisions are heavy
Tis I only ask tho that
Your decisions are morally correct
Now heed my advice
Vengeance tis'nt the answer
It will not bring tho enteral happiness
Follow thy heart and mind
Ignore thy spirits do temptation
Listen to thy heart and not thy father
For he will not bring tho to Heaven
Stop being a fishmonger and
Pull yourself together lad
Or tho will lose much more
Than your way
Michaela,
DeleteI think that your speech was well done. I enjoyed reading it. I like how you incorporated "fishmonger" into your blog, that put it over the edge. I think that the style you wrote in was very similar to the book which made it seem like an actual character that was talking. Nice job!
Unnamed Character:
ReplyDeletePrince Hamlet, why do you act so differently? Something strange seems to have gotten into you. I have received word that you are seeking vengeance for the throne. How would you be able to take the life of your own family? I know that things have changed suddenly since your father died, but these actions are completely uncalled for. Is it the fact that your mother has remarried so quickly? Or because of the way your uncle treats you? The rumors that are being told about you are raising great suspicion around town, and people are looking over their shoulder to watch your every move. You must remember that you are next in line for the throne and any slip ups could jeopardize that opportunity. My good lord Hamlet, please realize that we only want the best for you, and your decisions and actions need to be well thought out.
Luke,
DeleteOoh! That was very good! You got creative! I'm so proud :) I really liked the somewhat old world flair you added to your piece. I appreciate that. There was one line that really stuck out to me in your pure and it was:
"The rumors that are being told about you are raising great suspicion around town, and people are looking over their shoulder to watch your every move."
I just really liked the imagery of it. Nice job, Luke!
Luke Kraus,
DeleteWow! This is seriously impressive. I love the line where you say, "People are looking over their shoulder to watch your every move." That is so good! I think you encompassed the prompt well into your speech by speaking of Hamlet and his troubles. You should be a character in Hamlet with Matt Bobby, as well! You can be Lucas Krausian. Hehe! Anyway, good work, Kraus!
Luke Kraus,
DeleteThis blog is awesome. Like the girls said I liked the whole shoulder deal, and I did think you got more creative. Aaa do according to Rachel I guess were partners in crime now with our wicked awesome new street names. Anyways good job haha.
My lord, Hamlet, how art thou here?
ReplyDeleteWalking as though struck with death
Black clothes doubly askew and unkept
Accompanied by a long face and bitter tongue
His death, for certain, weighs heavy upon your soul
But this too shall come to pass
Whatever solemn vow the spirit
Whose origin we know not of
Has you choked and bound beneath
I urge you to find the key
And release yourself form these demonic shackles of Vengeance
For whether the ghost of your father,
Is a messenger from above or below
To heed his words would be to forsake the Law of Moses
The Law of our most sacred God!
For the teetering scales of justice are controlled by his hand alone
And that of a mere mortal is not to tamper or to intervene
In the matters of Heaven nor Hell