I am still not entirely sure what constitutes as
academic writing. Obviously, academic writing is on a specific subject assigned
or that has to do with something pertaining to some sort of knowledge. I am, as
usual, referring to these blogs. If I mention Shakespeare, and discuss my
understanding - what a one sided conversation, a conversation with myself -
does that constitute as the academic piece for the week? Am I then allowed to
write what I please, or rather, will I still receive points if I write this
blog about something that comes to mind, instead of an in-depth analysis? I
don't think just mentioning Shakespeare in a blog automatically makes it an
academic writing piece of sorts. However, because I had discussed my
understanding, perhaps it does, or should, count as some sort of academic
writing. Though I am still not entirely sure. I suppose the rest of this shall
consist of a recap-type summary or an analysis on the remaining pages until Act
II, to assure myself that I will obtain the full amount of points possible for
this week!
Finishing Act I was not all that difficult. The understanding of the words seems to occur, as though I have learned this way of speaking, this language, during my early years. I still question, if it is this way now, why it was so difficult but a few years ago.
Regardless, Hamlet has now seen the ghost of his father for the first time. The ghost does not speak still, even in his presence. The ghostly king lures him away from Horatio and Marcellus, whom advise Hamlet to stay, to tell him something in confidence. They are alone. The scene has ended. In the next scene though, the ghost begins to speak for the first time. He explains to Hamlet of the snake that had killed him. This snake, however, was no reptile, this snake was indeed Hamlet's incestuous uncle, of whom poured poison in his ear and determined his brothers fate. Hamlet knows what he is to do, as well, he is instructed to do it. He is to take revenge so that his father may exist somewhere other than the purgatory, or not exist at all. So he may be in peace.
As the sun rises, the ghost leaves, and in his place, arrive Horatio and Marcellus once more. They are to swear by Hamlets sword, to never speak of the phenomenon in which they have been experiencing this night, and the nights preceding. They do so, with help of the ghost who tells them to swear from below, and part for the day.
Finishing Act I was not all that difficult. The understanding of the words seems to occur, as though I have learned this way of speaking, this language, during my early years. I still question, if it is this way now, why it was so difficult but a few years ago.
Regardless, Hamlet has now seen the ghost of his father for the first time. The ghost does not speak still, even in his presence. The ghostly king lures him away from Horatio and Marcellus, whom advise Hamlet to stay, to tell him something in confidence. They are alone. The scene has ended. In the next scene though, the ghost begins to speak for the first time. He explains to Hamlet of the snake that had killed him. This snake, however, was no reptile, this snake was indeed Hamlet's incestuous uncle, of whom poured poison in his ear and determined his brothers fate. Hamlet knows what he is to do, as well, he is instructed to do it. He is to take revenge so that his father may exist somewhere other than the purgatory, or not exist at all. So he may be in peace.
As the sun rises, the ghost leaves, and in his place, arrive Horatio and Marcellus once more. They are to swear by Hamlets sword, to never speak of the phenomenon in which they have been experiencing this night, and the nights preceding. They do so, with help of the ghost who tells them to swear from below, and part for the day.
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