As the white version of the Prince of Bel Air, I find myself more qualified to comment on Hamlet then many others. Everyone in my English class has made good points throughout our discussion, but because none of them are princes or princesses, who are they to judge Hamlet and his actions?
Hence, I would like to take a minute to dispel several beliefs about Hamlet that I have encountered and believe are incorrect.
1. Hamlet wanted to die. Bullshit. No prince would ever want to die unless
a. he was about to married off to some hosey
b. his kingdom was going through a coup and he was losing power
c. he was about to be made king
d. someone was beating him in a war
otherwise, princes have totally sicknasty lives! I mean, just look at those two from england. It doesnt seem to me like they're too unhappy. I'm serious about the "about to be made king thing" too. that would really blow. all the functions, benefits, and responsibilities. Princes just get to party and screw around.
The only real perk of being king is that you're totally in charge, but then again, the only person who outranks a prince is the king. If i wasn't a prince, I'd probably still want to be nobility, like a knight. Ha, actually, every once in a while when i meet someone new Ill introduce myself as Sir Alexander beller, and they think i'm joking around.... which I am. But then I seriously tell them that my dad donated a bunch of money to some cause of the Crown like 20 years ago in england, and for that he was knighted, and so when he dies I actually will be Sir Alexander Beller. They key to getting people to believe is that I said my dad donated money (something simple and believable) opposed to saying he took a bullet for the king (or something ridiculous like that). Haha, that is one of my favorites.
Wow. off topic.
Hamlet.
Ok, I guess I just feel that hamlet should be cut a break. When someone is pretending to be crazy, OF COURSE they are going to lose touch with their feelings and actually become a bit crazy. Think of him as a method actor. OF Course he has to act crazy around ophelia, i mean, her dad is a snoop.
So i say, as a prince and one who can empathize much better then others with hamlet's position, CUT HIM A BREAK.
He's just a boy who's confused cause his uncle killed his daddy and married his mommy. In that position, I think anyone would be acting a little crazy, especially in the search for revenge.
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Prince Alexander,
Very interesting, funny, and offbeat blog. I sympathize with you and Hamlet if you are ever forced to become king. Anyway, while I can't entirely agree with your point of view, I do think that Hamlet is experiencing a lot of drama. Drama that would lead him to become a method actor (a very interesting perspective, by the way). Of course he was bound to go crazy. Again, nice blog.
I enjoyed your casual manner of delivering a very fresh outlook on the Hamlet play. I think it may be a bit modernly-adapted, but it's good nonetheless.
Also I don't think you're actually the White Prince of Bel-Air.
Good job.
Beller,
I thoroughly enjoyed you're laid-back analysis on the motives of a prince. While it may be a bit off-topic at times, it actually does provide insight on Hamlet's actions in the play from a practical, objective perspective.
Nice work
Zach
Sir Alexander,
I find your writing insightful and good. Though I must say I disagree with the breeding of a bulldog and a shitzu in your blog, your point about us not being able to relate to hamlet's situation is a good one.
Peace Playa
Arvie
Haha I actually laughed outlous when I read this, and I learned a lot from your tangent. Next time I am trying to convince someone that I am a princess I will know just how to!
Somewhere in that long (though admittedly entertaining) blog, you made a really good point. On some level, Hamlet is just a poor guy whose world is crumbling around him. Anyone put in his situation would be hard pressed to act more logically than Hamlet does. Thanks for the fresh perspective. Great job!
Belair--except for the sudden and inappropriate-for-school use of a certain barnyard expletive,your light and breezy, even whimsical style is entertaining to read. Did you realize you were in one paragraph using exactly the same argument Creon makes when Oedipus accuses him of plotting to gain the throne? Also, the part about Hamlet being the first "method" actor is an interesting way to look at his actions in the so-called mad scenes.
So lighten up on the language and keep looking for unusual connections. Thanks.
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