The last month can be summed up in one word: Hamlet.
We started off with reading, advanced to annotating, viewed, then finally graduated to discussing.
As far as reading went, I think it was slightly more helpful to the main readers. The minor roles were less involving and I think I zoned out more than was necessary. However long we spent going through the entire play was a little much- Ms. Holmes' notes were helpful, but we could have looked at a condensed version or something. Maybe I'm wrong.
Next, annotating. Reading the play again was helpful of course. I thought the articles were interesting this time around. I guess plagiarism is OK if you're already a recognized playwright. The other article threw me a little with the author ranting how Hamlet was the embodiment of evil and he probably should have simply forgiven his uncle and moved on. Except Claudius cheated with his brother's wife. Oh, and then killed Hamlet I. And then plotted to kill Hamlet. All forgivable offences, no? And speaking of, the forums were interesting as well. I actually enjoyed Rimbaud's Ophelia and the Shakespeare in the Bush article. Those were neat.
Viewing! We did enough of that, too. Branagh was the clear favorite. It was the most comedic version. Tennant actually performed the closest to how I imagined Hamlet when reading.
Discussing. I look forward to continuing discussion. Our class got a little distracted last time, but I'm eager to see what everyone has to say when we get a little more focused.
Yes, I have had enough of Hamlet.
