Words, words, words...

"A man may fish with a worm that hath eat of a king, and eat of the fish that hath fed of that worm...Nothing but to show you how a king may go a progress through the guts of a beggar."

What Hamlet is trying to point out is that position in society does not matter because everyone will end up in the same place.  Death is inevitable and although a king lives a more sumptuous life than a beggar, a king and a beggar will still have the same ending.  I thought this was a quote that stood out to me because it portrays the circle of life well.  A worm, which has eaten the remainings of a deceased king, is eaten by a fish which can in turn, be consumed by a beggar.  I also thought this was a very descriptive image of death and decay.    

Something is Rotten in the State of BHS!

My favorite version of Hamlet was the one directed by Ken Branagh.  Out of the three, this version was the one I wanted to continue watching.  I enjoyed how the setting was in the 19th century because it was not too modern, but at the same time it was not too out-dated.  I also appreciate how this movie was the entire play while the other two movies started out at different point in the play and cutted off some scenes.  I believe Branagh portrays the scenes with the guards very well.  The movie starts off very dark, gloomy, and mysterious.  The sound of the church bell ringing and dogs barking adds to the mysterious tone.  Viewers were able to tell that it is cold outside because the sound of wind was playing in the background.  As the two guards, Barnardo and Francisco, were talking, their breath was visible in the dark.  I believe this was also a good way to portray how cold it really is.  I also liked the way Branagh directed the scene of the guards seeing the ghost for the first time.  Instead of the ghost looking wispy, white, and transparent, it was a black silhouette of a man floating in the sky.  There was fog surrounding the ghost which made the scene more eerie.  The director used interesting angles during this scene.  At one point, the perspective would be from the guards looking up at the ghost.  At another point, the point of view would be from the ghost looking down at the guards.  Although Hamlet is a very dreary and dark play, the wedding of Claudius and Gertrude is very bright.  There were lots of white, red, and gold.  It was a complete contrast to the previous scene with the ghost.  However, not everything was bright.  The first time Hamlet is seen, he is dressed in all black and is standing off to the side of the wedding like an outsider.  His soliloquy is very emotional and he tends to act very dramatic about the situation of his father dying and his mother remarrying.  When the guests leave the wedding ceremony, Hamlet talks with disgust in his voice.  Although he was dramatic in his soliloquy, I still enjoyed it very much.  I believe Ken Branagh's version of Hamlet is directed very well and it is a movie I would like to continue watching.  

The Lost Art of Letter Writing

To my dearest Daisy,
It has been too long since I have last laid eyes on your beauty and grace.  Next November marks five years since I have last seen you.  I could not take my eyes off of you since the moment I saw you in your beautiful white dress with your matching white roadster.  Unfortunately, I waited too long because I heard that you married Mr. Tom Buchanan.  My heart broke into pieces; I was crushed.  But if it were possible, I would take time itself and set it back in place.  I then heard from different sources that at your honeymoon, he was dirtily involved with a chambermaid.  If I was your husband, I would treat you as if you were my everything, my world.  You deserve anything in the world and I am willing to give it to you.  You deserve better than Tom.  I have always watched that green light at the end of your dock and hoping that you would just attend one of my parties.  They were all for you and they have always been for you.  You complete my life, Daisy.  Please feel the same way about me.
Yours Truly,
Jay Gatsby   

Digging Into Chapter 3: Passage 1

"In his blue gardens, men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars"

In this passage, the gardens are being described as "blue" which implies that it is night.  Usually the night represents mystery and wonder in a novel.  Like moths and their attraction to anything bright, the men and girls are attracted to the environment of Gatsby's party.  "The whisperings" suggest that there is gossip between the guests.  They are sharing secrets with each other whether it's about the numerous rumors about Gatsby or themselves.  Although the prohibition is in action, Gatsby's guests do not acknowledge the fact that the alcohol at the party is illegal.  Also, the author's connection with the men and girls to the moths imply that Gatsby guests are just careless beings who are constantly intrigued by the fun and champagne.  They are only there to enjoy themselves because they are aware that Gatsby is known for throwing extravagent parties.  As stated in the novel, most of the guest are not even invited to the party.  They're main reason to going is to experience the "whisperings and the champagne and the stars."  

Random Facts

I love panda bears.
I think it's weird when people call me by my full name.
I'm in color guard.  I spin rifles! =]
I'm obsessed with traveling.
The sound of a drill at the dentist makes me cringe.
I love baking.