Recently, we started to read Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead in class. I think this is a lot easier to read than compared to Hamlet. The language is easier to understand and for me the shorter dialogues really help! I haven't gotten bored with this one and it actually kept me interested in the plot. There are so many abstract question to consider like if this novel is tied into Hamlet or if this is aside from it. Some parts of this are actually quite inappropriate but funny at the same time. One example that stood out to me was the scene with Alfred and the raping in addition to the refers about the actors being prostitutes. Another thing I found helpful is when Ms. Holmes goes over the meaning of certain scenes or dialogues. I've always thought that having Ms. Holmes do that is a huge benefit to my understanding of any play especially the scenes with double meanings. Overall, I have enjoyed reading this novel and I look forward to what else this plot may bring.
Aishwarya,
ReplyDeleteI agree that the language of the play is a lot easier than Hamlet. I'm not sure that it's easier to understand, though, despite this! In Hamlet, it was easy to see questions of Fate, identity, etc. I feel that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern is a lot more obscure.
On a different note, what do you think of the other things we've done in class--the imagery practice, multiple choice, blogs, in-class essay? Are there connections you can make to other experiences?
I also think that once you get past the language, it's a little easier to see the themes in Hamlet. We had to spend that day in class arranging those quotes to figure out the meaning of R&G Are Dead. However, I think the latter does help you out by leading you to the right conclusions. Guildenstern keeps breaking the fourth wall, and his musings are often the thoughts that we're supposed to have.
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