Interviewer: Jane Sullivan, English 12 student
Interviewee: Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (pre and post death) (Start of Interview)
Q: Let’s start with a question I’m sure many young ladies are curious about. I understand you are a single man, what are your thoughts on marriage?
A: Yes, I am a single man and I am quite happy to stay that way. I have no plans of marrying in the future.
Q: Okay, this is not the answer I was expecting. Can you tell me a bit about your experience with love and why you wish to stay single?
A: Well, I guess I haven’t always felt that way. I once did think kindly of a woman and even believed for a short time I was falling in love. Ah, but I was quickly cured of this foolishness. Honestly, now I simply do not desire …show more content…
This fickle behavior is certainly enough to deter me from taking a wife.
Q: So what you are saying is you do not trust nor are you really fond of women; definitely not the light-hearted start I hoping for. Let’s try again. When you wake up in the morning what’s the first thing you do?
A: When I wake up, hmm? Well that’s another amusing question. I have not truly slept nor have awakened in many weeks. However, when I do rise for the day I do not waste time on trivial matters like “oh what shall I wear” or “will mother approve of my attire” or “with who shall I spend the evening gulping down ale and nattering with” no, I dutifully review the many thoughts born from my sleepless nights and focus on my goal.
Q: It seems like you are struggling with sleep these days. I would like to come back and talk about the goals you mentioned, but on the topic of struggling, or more to the point, what one does to overcome his difficulties, what do you consider to be your …show more content…
I’m angry because my dear devoted and loving father was murdered by a disloyal, incestuous monster, who greedily stole his crown and his wife. I am angry because my mother was so eager to invite my uncle into her bed. I’m angry because she cares for nothing other than pleasing herself and has all but forgotten my ever-loyal father. I’m angry because at the request of my father’s ghost I must now commit a sin. I’m more angry that I am not certain exactly how or when to carry out this most difficult deed. I have forsaken all life’s pleasures. I have turned my back on love and friendship. All while I must accept I may face a lifetime in hell for the deed I have so solemnly vowed to commit. Oh yes, I almost forgot, you wanted to talk about my goals. I have but only one goal now: I must avenge my father’s death by means of murdering my uncle. This is why I am so
Interviewee: Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (pre and post death) (Start of Interview)
Q: Let’s start with a question I’m sure many young ladies are curious about. I understand you are a single man, what are your thoughts on marriage?
A: Yes, I am a single man and I am quite happy to stay that way. I have no plans of marrying in the future.
Q: Okay, this is not the answer I was expecting. Can you tell me a bit about your experience with love and why you wish to stay single?
A: Well, I guess I haven’t always felt that way. I once did think kindly of a woman and even believed for a short time I was falling in love. Ah, but I was quickly cured of this foolishness. Honestly, now I simply do not desire …show more content…
This fickle behavior is certainly enough to deter me from taking a wife.
Q: So what you are saying is you do not trust nor are you really fond of women; definitely not the light-hearted start I hoping for. Let’s try again. When you wake up in the morning what’s the first thing you do?
A: When I wake up, hmm? Well that’s another amusing question. I have not truly slept nor have awakened in many weeks. However, when I do rise for the day I do not waste time on trivial matters like “oh what shall I wear” or “will mother approve of my attire” or “with who shall I spend the evening gulping down ale and nattering with” no, I dutifully review the many thoughts born from my sleepless nights and focus on my goal.
Q: It seems like you are struggling with sleep these days. I would like to come back and talk about the goals you mentioned, but on the topic of struggling, or more to the point, what one does to overcome his difficulties, what do you consider to be your …show more content…
I’m angry because my dear devoted and loving father was murdered by a disloyal, incestuous monster, who greedily stole his crown and his wife. I am angry because my mother was so eager to invite my uncle into her bed. I’m angry because she cares for nothing other than pleasing herself and has all but forgotten my ever-loyal father. I’m angry because at the request of my father’s ghost I must now commit a sin. I’m more angry that I am not certain exactly how or when to carry out this most difficult deed. I have forsaken all life’s pleasures. I have turned my back on love and friendship. All while I must accept I may face a lifetime in hell for the deed I have so solemnly vowed to commit. Oh yes, I almost forgot, you wanted to talk about my goals. I have but only one goal now: I must avenge my father’s death by means of murdering my uncle. This is why I am so