Mr. Sullivan, my 12th grade English teacher, made us dress up in Burger King crowns and sword fight with paper towel tubes to make sense of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Here at the American School in Guadalajara we are going to use the internet instead. In the posts below, follow us as we seek to understand why this really is the greatest play in the English language.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
I, 4
In Scene 4, what facts emerge from Hamlet’s conversation with Horatio? How close are they?Do we have anyone in our lives who would stand by us like this?
Yes, I do have a friend that would stand by me when I need him at 3 in the morning. I have known this person since kindergarten, so I am very close to him. Whenever we have a problem or need something we always have each other to rely on. I have grown fond of this person, so there is nothing I cant speak with him.
I do have a close friend; I know that whenever I need something, even if she will end in ridicule, she would do it for me. With her I talk about everything, from school to family, I hide nothing from her, and hope she hides nothing from me. I laugh at her problems and she laughs at mine, whenever I ask her advice we would end up laughing at the situation, not making it any better. But it doesn’t matter; I know I will always pass a good time with her, even if the guy she liked resulted on being a jerk. Friends like her I hope to have close, because not everybody will give up her plans to stay in your house watching TV, just because you asked her.
Friends are an important component in our lives. They influence you in your decisions, visions and most importantly help you whenever you need. Only close friends do this, you cannot call everyone a friend, because they may say that they are your friend, but in the end they dont care about you. I do have a close friend like Horatio. I´ve known him for all my life. We have helped each other for all our life and will keep dong this for our rest of our lives even though we are separated, we will always find a way to see and help each other. I have no doubt that if I call him at 3am he wont come with me to help me solve the problem.
I do have a close friend, just like Hamlet and Horatio.On which case, I would be Hamlet. Im more of a perceptive person, who analyzes most situations, instead of just rushing into desicions. My friend is kind of different, which I think makes a good balance of thinking and then, acting. Im pretty sure I could be able to call her at 3 AM in the morning when im in trouble ( we aldready experienced something similar). Its incredibly important to have a person that you can trust, speak to, love, hate and accept for what they are. Not only because its fun having someone that you can gossip or seriously talk to, but because they may play an important part in who you are, and where you might be in the future.
I do have a close friend. he has help me make some wise decisions in life. He as always help me stay on track. He also tries to cheer me up when im down. In other words he is always around. This are the types of friends that you should try to keep for ever because they are not easy to find.
i am very positive that i have friends that can support me at 3 am or whatever the time is, and i know this because of how they tell me things, the trust, and also because it has happened to me already. im sure i can count with many friends well about 5 that im positive... to help me in any situation, because some already have and others because of other ways they have helped me Carlos a.k.a Piro (tattoos last longer than relantionships - Ami James)
Yes I do have a very close friend I cant even remember when I met him. Its those kind of friends that when I did something or think on doing something im afraid of asking him because I know he will tell the very truth of what he thinks even if its harsh. But after all its the best advice someone can give me. I am pretty sure that when im old ill still have contact with him.
I have many friends who I think would stand by me on any kind of situation but there is only one that I am entirely sure about. I've known him since 4th grade, at this school and I am sure I have never experienced such a rapid connection with anyone but him. Before we knew, we were best friends and will always remain that way. He does anything for me, I do anything for him.
I do believe and i am a 100% sure that i could call my tru friends at 3 or 4 o clock in the mourning to tell them how i fell and they will not get angry from waking them up. In the other hand they will provid advice and concern in order of my feelings.
i do have someone who stands up for me since he is always answering my calls and he is there whenever i need a helping hand. He is always willing to help my needing calls and to help me in any possible aspect that i need. He always gives me good advice and is looking for my best interests.
I do have a friend who would stand with me like Horatio stands with Hamlet. We met in school when we were about 8 years old. We have been good friends ever since then, though we do not get to see each other as often anymore since he longer attends ASFG. I am sure he'd help me out late in the night if it is a grave and desperate situation. Real friends can argue and fight with each other and actually make up afterwards.
thinking though my whole life, there could be people o near friends that will stand with me as others that could backstab, by experience i must say that many "use" others for a purpose to protec each other. Most likely there is a friend of mine that i belief that could stand by my side and comprehend the situation as to mantain the calm in the ambient. Francisco Sanchez
It seems to me that Hamlet and Horatio are the type of friends who would give their life for each other. I believe everyone should have someone like this (maybe the part where they give their lives for each other not so much, but someone who would really be there for you). There are just some emergencies where you need someone you can lean on, and most people won’t be there for you, so we must have a friend who we know will not only be by our side, but will help us get over it. Though, friends are not only the ones who will be there for you. There is your family, those who you have known for your entire life, who would give their life for you.
Horatio and Hamlets relationship is the type of friend that everyone should have. People need someone who is next to them in the worst of times ready to give an advice or share a laugh with. I am glad that I have a friend like that who has been my friend since we were in pre-kinder. We have passed through the best and the worst moment of our lives together. The best of having a friend like this is that you can share everything and trust her and just laugh at every stupid thing without getting worried that she will think you are a weirdo.
Yes, I do have a friend that would stand by me when I need him at 3 in the morning. I have known this person since kindergarten, so I am very close to him. Whenever we have a problem or need something we always have each other to rely on. I have grown fond of this person, so there is nothing I cant speak with him.
ReplyDeleteNicolas Chemello
I do have a close friend; I know that whenever I need something, even if she will end in ridicule, she would do it for me. With her I talk about everything, from school to family, I hide nothing from her, and hope she hides nothing from me. I laugh at her problems and she laughs at mine, whenever I ask her advice we would end up laughing at the situation, not making it any better. But it doesn’t matter; I know I will always pass a good time with her, even if the guy she liked resulted on being a jerk. Friends like her I hope to have close, because not everybody will give up her plans to stay in your house watching TV, just because you asked her.
ReplyDeleteLourdes Loera
Friends are an important component in our lives. They influence you in your decisions, visions and most importantly help you whenever you need. Only close friends do this, you cannot call everyone a friend, because they may say that they are your friend, but in the end they dont care about you. I do have a close friend like Horatio. I´ve known him for all my life. We have helped each other for all our life and will keep dong this for our rest of our lives even though we are separated, we will always find a way to see and help each other. I have no doubt that if I call him at 3am he wont come with me to help me solve the problem.
ReplyDeleteAbraham Showaki O.
I do have a close friend, just like Hamlet and Horatio.On which case, I would be Hamlet. Im more of a perceptive person, who analyzes most situations, instead of just rushing into desicions. My friend is kind of different, which I think makes a good balance of thinking and then, acting. Im pretty sure I could be able to call her at 3 AM in the morning when im in trouble ( we aldready experienced something similar). Its incredibly important to have a person that you can trust, speak to, love, hate and accept for what they are. Not only because its fun having someone that you can gossip or seriously talk to, but because they may play an important part in who you are, and where you might be in the future.
ReplyDeleteAle.R
I do have a close friend. he has help me make some wise decisions in life. He as always help me stay on track. He also tries to cheer me up when im down. In other words he is always around. This are the types of friends that you should try to keep for ever because they are not easy to find.
ReplyDeleteIvan FIgueroa
i am very positive that i have friends that can support me at 3 am or whatever the time is, and i know this because of how they tell me things, the trust, and also because it has happened to me already. im sure i can count with many friends well about 5 that im positive... to help me in any situation, because some already have and others because of other ways they have helped me
ReplyDeleteCarlos a.k.a Piro
(tattoos last longer than relantionships - Ami James)
Yes I do have a very close friend I cant even remember when I met him. Its those kind of friends that when I did something or think on doing something im afraid of asking him because I know he will tell the very truth of what he thinks even if its harsh. But after all its the best advice someone can give me. I am pretty sure that when im old ill still have contact with him.
ReplyDeleteOscar Bougart
I have many friends who I think would stand by me on any kind of situation but there is only one that I am entirely sure about. I've known him since 4th grade, at this school and I am sure I have never experienced such a rapid connection with anyone but him. Before we knew, we were best friends and will always remain that way. He does anything for me, I do anything for him.
ReplyDeleteJ.P. Vallejo
I do believe and i am a 100% sure that i could call my tru friends at 3 or 4 o clock in the mourning to tell them how i fell and they will not get angry from waking them up. In the other hand they will provid advice and concern in order of my feelings.
ReplyDeleteDiego Leon
i do have someone who stands up for me since he is always answering my calls and he is there whenever i need a helping hand. He is always willing to help my needing calls and to help me in any possible aspect that i need. He always gives me good advice and is looking for my best interests.
ReplyDeleteAdrian llamas
I do have a friend who would stand with me like Horatio stands with Hamlet. We met in school when we were about 8 years old. We have been good friends ever since then, though we do not get to see each other as often anymore since he longer attends ASFG. I am sure he'd help me out late in the night if it is a grave and desperate situation. Real friends can argue and fight with each other and actually make up afterwards.
ReplyDeleteDaniel Oon
thinking though my whole life, there could be people o near friends that will stand with me as others that could backstab, by experience i must say that many "use" others for a purpose to protec each other. Most likely there is a friend of mine that i belief that could stand by my side and comprehend the situation as to mantain the calm in the ambient.
ReplyDeleteFrancisco Sanchez
Checked.
ReplyDelete-Mr. Paul
It seems to me that Hamlet and Horatio are the type of friends who would give their life for each other. I believe everyone should have someone like this (maybe the part where they give their lives for each other not so much, but someone who would really be there for you). There are just some emergencies where you need someone you can lean on, and most people won’t be there for you, so we must have a friend who we know will not only be by our side, but will help us get over it. Though, friends are not only the ones who will be there for you. There is your family, those who you have known for your entire life, who would give their life for you.
ReplyDeleteHoratio and Hamlets relationship is the type of friend that everyone should have. People need someone who is next to them in the worst of times ready to give an advice or share a laugh with. I am glad that I have a friend like that who has been my friend since we were in pre-kinder. We have passed through the best and the worst moment of our lives together. The best of having a friend like this is that you can share everything and trust her and just laugh at every stupid thing without getting worried that she will think you are a weirdo.
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