Guest Eagan469 Report post Posted December 2, 2002 We have to act out Hamlet's "To Be Or Not To Be" speech in class tomorrow, but in a creative way, and interpreting the dialogue as what we think it means. I'm a comedic guy, but my partner for the project is a complete drone. I was thinking of doing this: Me: Hamlet Rob (my partner): TV Newscaster (Rob is reporting back live on camera about a labor union strike, and fielding comments from passerby (me)) Rob: This is Rob Beck, Eyewitness News. I'm coming to you live from downtown Buffalo to get reactions on the labor dispute. (sees me) You sir! (I'm visably shaking and nursing a bottle of pills) Hamlet: Yes? Look, Im on television! (gesture) Rob: Sir, can I have your opinio.... Hamlet: My dad died (shaking, noticibly upset) Rob: I'm very sorry sir, but... Hamlet: My mom married my UNCLE (takes more pills) Rob: SIR! About the la.... Hamlet: My lady, yes, dear Ophelia, whatever shall I do? Rob: (hand to ear) I'm afraid we're gonna to have to cut this short... Hamlet: Do you have any money? Rob: What for? Hamlet: A gun. (looks at Rob psychotically, then ponders to himself in maniacal way) Rob: This is Rob Beck, Eyewitness News See, this would suggest I'm thinking of killing Claudius, while also contemplating suicide. Any comments/suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest raptor Report post Posted December 2, 2002 I always thought the phrase "To Be Or Not To Be" was Hamlet struggling with what he had to do. Hid ultimate task, would indeed cause him "Not To Be." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kahran Ramsus Report post Posted December 2, 2002 I always thought the phrase "To Be Or Not To Be" was Hamlet struggling with what he had to do. Hid ultimate task, would indeed cause him "Not To Be." No. He is talking about suicide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest J*ingus Report post Posted December 2, 2002 Yeah, the whole speech is about suicide, though I've sometimes thought that there might be a subtle subtext in there, where Hamlet might actually be thinking of just forgetting about the whole damn thing and giving up on his mission. And Eagan, that's hilarious, go with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Eagan469 Report post Posted December 2, 2002 Thanks guys - the presentation went great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
