Tools that change the way we think

The use of technology changes the way we think because it has allowed us to see how others think as well. Before I began using technology to learn I would have to rely on books and what other people said. These are good resources but the use of technology has allowed all of us to expand are searching and receive more information than ever before. Now that I use technology I am ale to communicate with my colleges more and it is good to because you can post something whenever you want and you can go back and make things better at anytime.

The Performative Utterance In Hamlet

1. Hamlet talks but does not do
2. How to do Things With Words by J.L. Austin
   People use statements to describe reality
3. Characters are developed though "Self Overhearing"
4. "Self Overhearing" because Shakespeare's plays were done in front of an audience
5. Hamlet swears to remember, not to avenge
6./7. Hollow Per formative act is the power of emotion
8./9. The play is to hide Hamlet's murderous intent
10. Wants the players to act a certain way to get his point across
11. You are "Pretending" to do a lot of things
12. Polonyious sees Hamlet's act of madness as a madness-in-fact
13./14. Father's death brings out Hamlet's madness and he can use that to learn more about himself
15. Hamlet role can be to mourne, to learn, or to take the throne
16. Claudius is trapped by Hamlet
17. Claudius's prayers are done correctly
18. Claudius can forsake things from his brother's death
19. The conclusion of the play is a duel
20. Hamlet physically realizes his long delayed revenge

Thoughts On Hamlet (In Progress)

My thoughts have changed about Hamlet from the time we started reading it to wear we are now. In the beginning I thought that it was going to very hard and challenging but it is not as bad as people set it out to be. Hamlet is a very unique character. At first I thought that he was a calm person but his actions and thoughts have brought out a new side of him that nobody saw coming. He has come insane to some people and the other characters are trying to figure out why. I think that the play will end with Hamlet killing his Uncle in front of everyone because he can't hold in his rage forever.

To Be or Not to Be...

to be or not to be

Above is my speech on to be or not to be from Hamlet. I have not memorized it all, but  have given it my best shot.

What I Think About When I Think About Act III

All lot of things happen in Act III of Hamlet.

Hamlet's two friends Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are talking to the king and queen and are told to continue with there investigation on Hamlet.
Hamlet reveals his plan about the play with Horatio and asks him to look at his Uncle's reaction.
During the play Hamlet's Uncle gets mad and stops the play from finishing.
Hamlet and his Mother are talking and Hamlet accidentally kills Polonyious because he is hiding behind the drapes. 

Dear Ophelia

A Prince has said that he loves you and your brother and father do not like him. You should get more information and see if he truly does like you. If he does you must follow your heart and go be with what seems right to you. But remember that family is important and you must not loose them.

Literary Fiction & Empathy

Reading fiction can help you understand others because you can make up a character and pretend to have it be the one you are trying to know more about.