Nick Scaperdas

[Nick Scaperdas @NickScaperdas]

@ryanfra89089949 #falzham7_5 I also thought their relationship sort of went against typical Shakespeare archetypes. Hamlet and Laertes seemed to be foils for one another throughout the play, which usually ends in the two dying as bitter enemies, but they die asking to "exchange forgiveness."

[Nick Scaperdas @NickScaperdas]

#falzham7_5 The way Fortinbras ends up the ruler indicates how Shakespeare is commenting on ideas of honor. Unlike Claudius and Laertes, who used underhanded tactics, or Hamlet, who delayed his revenge, Fortibras shows his pride by claiming that land for "no profit but the name"

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#falzham7_5 The question of whether suicide is morally wrong, especially in the eyes of god, seems to be a repeated idea. Hamlet questions it in his to be or not to be speech and the gravediggers bring it up in this act, so it might be a reaction to Shakespeare's other tragedies

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#falzham7_3 Shakespeare's use of wordplay in these scenes is quite impressive, especially when Gertrude chastises Hamlet for his madness and how he has "thy father much offended" referring to Claudius, and Hamlet says she "have my father much offended," referring to King Hamlet.

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#falzham7_3 it's interesting to wonder if Hamlet is truly mad or not. He contradicts himself a lot, whether it be going from insulting to Ophelia to hitting on her, or saying that heaven will look at his mom with a "heated visage" while still caring that she knows he isn't mad.

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@ChrisCody345 #falzham7_3 I also found this aspect interesting, as it also seems like he thinks Gertrude could have somehow "corrupted" King Hamlet as well. His father seemed to be very loyal to his wife despite her apparent unfaithfulness, and Hamlet, despite this, still harbors hate for her.

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#falzham7_3 It's interesting how well thought out the "to be or not to be" is now that we can view it as one of the most iconic lines in literary history. It conveys the layers of Hamlet by expressing the internal turmoil he feels in such a quick, succinct, and quotable way.

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#falzforetold207 I thought there were also a lot of interesting statements made about class structure in the book, specifically surrounding Bayardo. He is extremely powerful and well liked because of his money, but seems to have a darker side and is even described as a "devil."

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@ChrisCody345 I thought this also was interesting to see how gender norms were found to be toxic for men in the book, specifically the brothers. They were "brought up to be men," which likely cultivated their devotion to their honor and lead them to murder despite being morally against it.

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#falzforetold207 I thought a dominant theme was about how when honor is prioritized in a society above all else, it can lead people to commit heinous acts that go against their own morals just to maintain their own honor or reputation.

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@ChrisCody345 #falzforetold207 I thought it was interesting how driven they were by their honor despite not wanting to commit murder. I found it especially striking in the scene when one brother seems like he is trying to delay Santiago's death and the other just places a knife in his hand.

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@ryanfra89089949 #falzfences207
That's an interesting way of thinking about it. I saw it more as acceptance rather than complacency or defiance. He accepts that his father is a part of him and always will be, and he must "take the crookeds with the straights."

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@ChrisCody345 #falzfences207
I also thought it was interesting how despite resenting his own status in life after being rejected from the major leagues, Troy still wanted his son to be like him. He wants him to work at a similar job and puts him through the hardships that he faced in childhood

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@JustinK86096767 #falzfences207
I also thought it was interesting how this manifested not only in his opinions on baseball, but also his opinions on Cory's football career and Lyons' music career. He began to resent them when they started pursuing their passions while he was unable to do so.

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#falzfences207
What did you think of Troy? I usually disapproved of his actions and thought he was an overall bad father, but I felt a sort of understanding with him as they play went on. He lived a life with a lot of pain and that manifested negatively in him as he grew older.

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@JustinK86096767 @ChrisCody345 #falzyw7
I do think that John was still quite controlling, although he may not have entirely meant to be. He denied her claims that she was mentally ill without a second thought, and since he was of high respect, everyone believed him. He should have taken notice of her issues

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#falzyw7
I thought the ending was pretty interesting in how bland it was. I thought it contrasted the increasing distress the narrator feels as the story goes on, as it ends casually and like the narrator now sees her craziness as normal.

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@ChrisCody345 #falzyw7
I thought it was interesting how the wallpaper symbolism reflected this idea as the story went on. The narrator becomes increasingly trapped, from the smell of it following her around the house to the ending where she sees a woman trapped in there that represents herself

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@JustinK86096767 I agree that her impulsiveness caused great trouble for her, but I also thought it was interesting how she embraced it instead of rejected it as the story went on. I think it may contribute to a theme on embracing our flaws to become more complete people.

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@VictorEsteche4 I agree, I thought she was the only character that didn't truly have faults. Both Robert and Leonce try to keep Edna for their own wants and desires, but Adele is truly concerned about Edna's well being. Her only fault is that she might be too traditionally maternal.