Aside
from considering "Hamlet" one of my ultimate favorite, it can be
analyze as a very complex work of literature. Many readers can argue that is a
very challenging play to read. Without a doubt the text requires the reader to
spend more time exploring the context and analyzing beyond the obvious. Once
you spend sufficient time studying the play, many questions will arise within
the reading. Hamlet does not just centralize on vengeance as the main topic, we
also find grieve, melancholy among other themes. One of the most important
subjects was the struggle Hamlet faces when questioning whether it is worth
existing or not.
"To be or not to
be" is one of the most famous and known lines of "Hamlet". This
really emphasizes on the battle Hamlet faces with all his problems. I find
"Hamlet" to be an extraordinary piece of literature but it also
demands an intensive effort and attention to fully understand. Watching the
movie was really helpful in better understanding the play.
For anyone who has
never read "Hamlet". I highly recommend it. If complex and
entertaining literature is what you like. You won't regret reading “Hamlet”!
http://www.cliffsnotes.com/study_guide/literature/hamlet/at-a-glance.html
I totally agree with you Elsa. Hamlet is an extraordinary piece of literature and just by reading the text it was hard for me to understand. The film definitley helped me understand the play much better. I was not interested when Hamlet was first introduced, however, after viewing the first part of the filmI immediatley wanted more so I went home and started reading and it all was much clearer to me. I also would highly recommend Hamlet to anyone.
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ReplyDeleteShakespeare's work in general is worth reading, but is not only reading his work but also, like Elsa said, to take time and, explore and go past the obvious to fully understand the play better. Films help a lot to because just like you, Jessica, I was not so drawn to Hamlet until the class started to watch the film, and some parts started to make sense too.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree Elsa, i LOVE Hamlet. It does require alot of analyzing and really digging deep into the play to fully appreciate it but i think thats what it takes to appreciate most any play or book for that matter. I usually always like the book more than the movie in most cases and this was no exception. I did like the movie but the play paints a different story into my head. I love your blog as well =)
ReplyDeleteThis is my second time reading Hamlet, and this time is even better than the first.
ReplyDeleteSomething that we are fascinated by is paranormal activity today. Shakespeare does like to spice things up where in the story Hamlet's father appears to him in spirit. The movie is even better.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree that Hamlet requires close attention to fully understand the purpose of the characters and other events. The film most definitely put everything in clear perspective.
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