Sunday, December 11, 2011
Semester 1
This semester my favorite thing was definitely the first essay we wrote on Hamlet. That essay was one of the best I've written because I enjoyed the subject and the story itself. I loved being able to analyze the speech of each character and how it related to the story and connected their relationships. Because of this essay, I will read stories much differently because I can analyze the way they speak and how it effects the overall story.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Best Performance Choices
When acting out Act 1, Scene 2, my group chose to use Derek Jacobi's version as our inspiration. Anthony and I, who played the King and Queen, chose to stay close together. This position choice separated us from Hamlet (Marcel) and exaggerated his hatred for us. Anthony also had to ask me where Hamlet goes to school, also representing our separation. Marcel's responses towards us were incredibly sarcastic as I showed no sign of care of comfort for my son and just stayed by my husbands side. I feel these performances choices really helped our scene as we reflected a diverse version of Hamlet.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock
"Do I dare
Disturb the universe?
In a minute there is time
For decisions and revisions which a minute will reverse."
In T.S Elliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock," the narrator speaks of his life experiences and how they have helped him learn. I specifically love the quote above as Elliot speaks of the essence of time and the importance of making good decisions. But at the same time, the narrator debates "disturbing the universe" with his actions and choses to let be a bystander rather than a leader. He also recognizes that the world can change in a minute, but it only takes your decisions to change the next minute. I feel this idea is incredibly profound as the world is constantly changing and that its the people who recognize the importance of time that will succeed in life and make a difference. More importantly, these people will take every opportunity in life and live it to the fullest- similar to the narrator and his experiences.
Disturb the universe?
In a minute there is time
For decisions and revisions which a minute will reverse."
In T.S Elliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock," the narrator speaks of his life experiences and how they have helped him learn. I specifically love the quote above as Elliot speaks of the essence of time and the importance of making good decisions. But at the same time, the narrator debates "disturbing the universe" with his actions and choses to let be a bystander rather than a leader. He also recognizes that the world can change in a minute, but it only takes your decisions to change the next minute. I feel this idea is incredibly profound as the world is constantly changing and that its the people who recognize the importance of time that will succeed in life and make a difference. More importantly, these people will take every opportunity in life and live it to the fullest- similar to the narrator and his experiences.
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