Something is Rotten in the State of BHS

Out of all the three movies of Hamlet, my favorite was the 19th century version, directed by Ken Branagh.  This version delineated my view of the play. When the beginning started off mysterious, dark, and ominous, I felt it captured the mood by the use of shadows and camera angles for the ghost. The use of music also contributed to tone since the tempo, dynamics, and articulations of the music reflected the emotions of the frenetic guards.
 In the sumptuous wedding, I loved how Hamlet contrasted greatly from everyone through the director's choice of colors. The court was bright, elaborate, and joyful while lonely Hamlet wore all black, signifying his depression from his father's recent death. Furthermore, the camera angles really emphasized the emotions of the characters. I could feel the tension between Claudius and Hamlet after the camera zoomed up on each of their facial expressions.
The character choices were quite accurate for my taste. Hamlet seemed neither too old or too young. The actors/actresses did quite well in their role also. As Hamlet emphasized important words, I felt the raw emotion during his soliloquy, which made me understand his complete disapproval with his mother's marriage. Finally, I enjoyed the fact that this version stayed true to the original script of the play with little to no alterations.

From Nick to Gatsby

Dear Jay,
You have been such a mystery to me before I truly knew what your motives were for. When you first smiled at me, it seemed to rescue me from the chaotic scene for a brief moment. At times, I could not figure out why you acted strangely or why you told me all of the "stories" about your past. But in this fast life, I have found you to be one of the few people who did not find money as a source of true contentment. You grew as a dear and special friend that I sincerely care about. I find it fascinating that Daisy turned out to be the missing piece of your life and the focus of your ultimate dream. Although I find your insatiable desire for Daisy romantic and beautifully rare, I am afraid that you will only disappoint yourself. If you believe that your relationship five years ago with her will currently be the same, then think twice. Jay, you have to remember that you cannot repeat the past. This affair with her might only lead to trouble and sorrow. What will happen if Tom finds out about this secret? I am simply caring for your well-being. Seeing both you and Daisy broken hearted is something that I would dread. Don't play around with love and  please, just be careful.

Yours Truly,
Nick

Random Facts About Me

1. My name is Candice L.... (I don't like saying my middle name: you'll just have to guess) McCloud.
2. I play the flute, (main instrument) the piccolo, and different types of saxophones (alto, tenor, baritone).
3. I have a golden retriever. Her name is Sunshine.
4. I can't stand bugs.
5. I'm sort of hungry right now.... (I forgot to eat dinner tonight).
6. I'm perfect pitched.
7. I have two other sisters (I'm stuck in the middle).
8. I don't really have a favorite subject.
9. I had the worst shin splint last year from running hurdles.
10. I am pigeon toed and sort of bowlegged (yes, I walk awkwardly).

Digging into Chapter 3

Passage 2 "In the main hall a bar with a real brass rail was set up , and stocked with gins and liquors and with cordials so long forgotten that most of his female guests were too young to know one from another. "

This passage indirectly reveals the moral conduct at Gatsby's party. Technically, Gatsby could be proven as a criminal since alcohol was illegal during that time period. Nick does not only accepts the presence of the liquor, but seems to have a certain fascination by it through the way he describes it. The liquors that Nick finds "long forgotten" can also give the reader a sense of curiosity and they may ask the question: How does Gatsby find the way to obtain the forbidden alcohol? Furthermore, the majority of Gatsby's female guests were seen as young or lively girls. When Nick mentions that these girls were "too young to know one from another", the reader can infer the reasons why many of these girls were present at the party. Based on this time period, girls sometimes had the chance to married older wealthy men. Also, the 1920 era was filled with independent single ladies. As Nick describes the girl's lack of knowledge of the alcohol, it can symbolize how accepting they are toward a lifestyle that they do not truly know about.