something is rotten in BHS

The 21st century version of Hamlet by Mike Almereyda was by far the most interesting and enjoyable. As the movie opens, there are images of death and destruction being seen through a video camera reel. The reel also suggests the difference between appearance and reality. After seeing clips of Hamlet Sr. and Gertrude, the screen then stares into Hamlet's eyes. It directly relates the idea that what the people are seeing and the public image of the happenings with the King and Queen are very different from what Hamlet sees. Also, the actor for Hamlet, wearing the sunglasses with his hair disheveled fits beautifully into what I felt Hamlet should look like during this time of chaos in his life. The pompous celebration that is going on seems to not affect Hamlet whatsoever. He only continues his filming, almost as if he is hiding behind it. He appears to be relatively happy, yet he ignores Claudius' attempt to speak to him and walks away. So, while the opening of  the movie focuses a lot on themes, it also creates a minute conflict between Hamlet and Claudius which will only grow.

I love you, old sport...Jay to Daisy

My Dearest Daisy,
            Since the day we met, I have been madly in love with you. Even though we were separated by a war, all my thoughts were devoted to you. For five years I did anything I could to try to see you once again. I wish with all my heart that I could have been with you all this time and that you would be married to me, instead of Tom. I threw all my parties for you, in hopes that you would wander into one. I spent every day of my life thinking about you. I hoped and prayed that you did not forget about me and the true love that we were in, because I did not.
           The opportunity has presented itself for you and me to return to our former life: to set everything back to how it once was. You have been and always will be the woman I love and want to marry. I need you back in my life. I missed you tremendously. I would do anything to go back and see you in your white dresses driving around in that white car. Daisy you are beautiful. I love you, old sport. And I ask of you this, would you please come and spend the rest of your life with me?
                                               Love,
                                                         Jay

Chapter 3 - Passage One

Passage one:

The passage is emphasizing the material things. The actual people are being compared to moths, which make them seem insignificant. A moth is a very quiet, animal that does not have a significant impact. He says the gardens and champagnes are more important. Nick is saying the partygoers attend the party for the things at the party rather than the other people that will be there. 

opening blog

I think this will be interesting. I am not good with this fancy computer nonsense, though. (Look at my cell phone for example.) But I am excited to see how it will turn out. So, good luck everyone.