Hamlet's Dilemma

Good morning all, sorry that I can't be there today, but by now I expect that you should be able to handle  finishing a blog post in class on your own (even if it is a Friday).  Please try to stay focused enough to finish by today.  BTW....Please note that my 7th period has been added to the bottom right.  Please think of responding to them, too!

There are a few things to make sure you have completed before you start...

• 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 the "To be or not to be" 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 in 1-2 paragraphs....

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 the ethical implications of murder, and the 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 you think 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.

Thank you for your cooperation and remember that I will be at my computer during my meeting, if you have questions, and I will be looking to see what you are writing during the period, so make sure you're really working. Enjoy your weekend and I will see you on Monday!

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT FOR FULL CREDIT, YOUR RESPONSES MUST MEET THE LENGTH REQUIREMENTS GIVEN.