These days’
things in the kingdom seem to be changing all the time. You think things are one way and then they
turn out to be the complete opposite! I
feel like everything around me is falling to pieces and there’s nothing that I
can do about it! Just today when I was
talking to Hamlet he revealed to me that he believes that Claudius killed my
late husband. Claudius! I really don’t know what to make of this, but
the way he said it has me wondering if there might be at least a little truth
in it. I know you all probably want to
know too that you can try to figure out if he’s telling the truth or not so
here it is. During our argument Hamlet
said, “A murderer and a villain, a slave that is not twentieth part the tithe
of your precedent lord; a vice of kings, that from a shelf the precious diadem stole
and put it in his pocket-“ (3.4.110-115).
But even though everyone else seems to be changing I’ve decided that it
would be best for me if I changed as little as I possibly could. That is why I elected not to change the
background of my blog. I find that the
pinkish background sets me at ease and that I can find just a little bit of
peace while I’m writing out my feelings to all of you. Maybe if I just put this all to the back of
mind and just keep going on like I have been everything will go back to normal…I
know that that might sound silly to some of you, but that’s all I can do right
now.
While I
chose not to change the background for my blog I did decide to change the font
that I’m using. I changed it to Monotype
Corsiva because I feel that it does a better job of reflecting what my
handwriting actually looks like and I think that you can learn a lot about a
person based on the way they write. My
hope is that this font helps me communicate to all of you, my faithful
followers, what exactly is going on in the castle and how it affects me. I’m also hoping that this font will help keep
my calm and collected because of its flowing nature. I believe that we could all use a little
calming down after that performance Hamlet put on this afternoon. I mean really. What has gotten into him? I was more embarrassed this afternoon by his
actions than I think I’ve been in my entire life! Some of the comments he made to Ophelia had
my heart breaking! One comment was just after the King and Queen players left
the stage and Hamlet said to Ophelia, “I could interpret between you and your
love, if I could see the puppets dallying.” (3.2.270-271). I don’t know how she managed to remain so cool
and collected with words like that, but I admire her for her strength.
I have
also elected to change the color of my font in hopes that the color blue with
add on to the affects of the pink background and create an even more peaceful
feeling. Some of you might think that I’m
taking it too far, but I hope that this will help some of you as much as it
seems to help me. I know that the color
change was sudden, but it was the only thing I could think to do after my talk
with Hamlet. I a little worried about
revealing this to all of you out of fear that it will tarnish your opinion of
Hamlet, but I just have to say it. While
we were talking he suddenly changed and started talking to the air! When I asked him what he was looking at he
said, “On him, on him! Look you how pale
he glares. His form and cause conjoined,
preaching to stones, would make them capable.” (3.4.142-144). I fear that he is losing his grip on
reality. Please do not judge him too
quickly and take my fears and make them your own. I’m sure this will all sort out in the end
and I would hate myself forever if this revelation changed your view of Hamlet
forever.
Your
Loving Queen,
Gertrude
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ReplyDeleteMy dear Gertrude,
ReplyDeleteI am most happy that you have decided to leave your page, for the most part, as it were. I would hate to see you change anything about yourself, and as this is an extension of you, change anything with this! Looking at some of the things you've said in here, I agree with your saying, "You think things are one way and then they turn out to be the complete opposite!" Quite indeed, that seems to be the case! As Polonius said about Hamlet's apparent 'madness', "Though this be madness, yet there is method/in 't (2.2.205-206)". Though Hamlet acts mad, he may in fact be merely playing us, his parents. A disturbing thought!
I, however, have to disagree with the thought that Hamlet was merely seeing things. While an apparition may be a far-fetch guess, and while it may be mere delusions - God may they be delusions! -, it is possible they are real... Even Horatio, loyal to the end, said he saw it, claiming "Before my God, I might not this believe/Without the sensible and true avouch/Of mine own eyes (1.1.56-58)". If someone as him can see it, perhaps it is not mere imagination...
Well, it seems court duty is AGAIN pulling me away! See you soon, dear.
Your Husband, Claudius
As your son, I feel that the choices for your page suit you perfectly; sassy, prideful, and straightforward. “More matter, with less art.” (2.2.95). In many ways you just say it how it is, with a lot of confidence. “I shall obey you. / And for your part, Ophelia, I do wish / That your good beauties be the happy cause / Of Hamlet’s wildness. So shall I hope your virtues / Will bring him to his wonted way again, / To both your honors.”(3.1.37-42), again, you are being straightforward, and speaking your mind without beating around the bush at all. Although I hate to admit it, you are somewhat stuck up. I don’t mean it to be disrespectful but I just needed to let you know how I feel, and I feel that through your blog’s qualities, it really shines through. Now, others may not feel this way about you, but because I am your son and I am still disappointed and mad at you for your quick actions, this is how I feel and can't/ don't feel like changing it. Sorry for the rudeness, but it just feels good to let it out, let you know how I am feeling (on this blog so that it's not too disrespectful), and just have a 'heart to heart'. Had to let you know; don't know that this was the right.
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