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Thursday, January 24, 2013

You've pierced my soul.

So in one of my classes, we are studying Hamlet.

And I say that very loosely....

Because I have hardly learned anything.

Yeah.....I don't really want to talk about it.

So....anyway, we are studying Hamlet.

And let's just say that I am not really a big fan of our dear Shakespeare.

His words and metaphors are just a little too cryptic for me.

But I have to admit, he is clever.

Probably one of the most clever and intelligent people who ever lived.

Which is most likely the reason I cannot understand him.

But thats not the point.

His plays are amazing though. It's not too hard to believe why he was so popular back in his day.

I do believe that his tragedies and comedies are much better when seen rather then read though.

Which is why I was so excited when I found out this guy:


Some know him as David Tennet

Some know him as the Doctor. 

Most know him as one of the most awesomest people on this planet. 

I think it's the accent. 

Or his hair. 

Or for his habit of not wearing shoes.

You pick.

Plays this guy....

Hamlet.

In a BBC version of Hamlet. 

So cool....right. 

I love modern adaptions of awesome literature. 

Some say that it is wrong to put classic lit into modern times, but I think it is a brilliant way for our generation to appreciate the brillance of some of the greatest writers known to man.

Especially when some great actors are involved. 

It's on YouTube if you want to check it out. 

Tennet's rendition of the "To be or not to be..." soliloquy is quite impressive. 


But that is just my less than knowledgeable opinion.

And with that I must say, Adieu.

b.

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