Hamlet's Dilemma

So....your goal for today entails a few things. Go through this checklist so that you are up to date with the work for this marking period.

• First, did you write your reflection on the ghost scene?  If not do so first.
• Next, did you comment on at least one person's reflections?  If not, do that.
• Then, did you write your "To be or not to be" reflections?  Make sure you've done that.
• Now, (this is new) reflect on at least one other person's blog for that scene.  Make sure you make appropriate comments, highlight what you liked about their ideas, and think critically about what they noticed.
• Finally, if you are done with all of that, your third entry for Hamlet on your personal page should be about the following question....

Do you agree or disagree with Hamlet's hesitation to kill Claudius?  Is he right for waiting, and thinking about it carefully?  Or should he have just shut up and done it already?

Consider carefully ethical issues about murder and cultural issues of honor and filial obligation.  Consider also religious ramifications, as they are a thematic focus in the play.  And of course, consider whether Claudius is really guilty, what would be the cost if he were not, and what might happen to poor Hamlet if he killed the king considering everyone things he is a madman.

And remember, I will be looking to see what you are writing during the period, so make sure you're really working (you know who you are....).  I will see you all tomorrow!