Hamlet: The First Ghost Scene

          In Hamlet, written by Shakespeare, an important encounter occurrs between Hamlet and the ghost of his dead father, King Hamlet. The reason for this encounter is for Hamlet to seek revenge of his father's death. We learn that Hamlet's uncle, Claudius killed his own brother by pouring poison into his ear while he was resting. In each of the three versions we watched during class, there are differences in their interpretation of Shakespeare's novel. Although each version has the same conversation between the characters there are differences in their setting. In Zeffirelli's version of Hamlet, King Hamlet's ghost can not be seen wearing amor as stated in the novel. The ghost also speaks to his son in a sadly manner with much remorse of what happened to him. Their setting is different compared to the other versions as well because they speak in the keep of the castle. The ghost roams the castle differently to the other movies.
          In the second version of Hamlet directed by Branagh their encounter is taken place in the woods after Hamlet is dragged by the ghost. In this version there are more special effects and a more frightening setting. The ghost of King Hamlet can actually be seen dressed in armor. The ghost talks in a more determined voice and serious. In this second version they show a flashback of how King Hamlet was poisoned through his ear by his brother.
           In the third version of the ghost scene, it is very modern. It takes place in modern times in a skyscraper. The actor portraying Hamlet is younger and at the time he is in a room. The encounter with the ghost begins when his father is standing outside in the balcony. He is not wearing any type of armor but he is fully dressed in black. The ghost is carrying a hankerchief and at one point he puts it against Hamlet's ear.

The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street

Rod Serling's quote has a deep truth known of society today and in the past. Serling is telling us how we as people can destroy or turn on each other with just a simple thought that a person may have. He explains to us how the most harmful of weapons aren't always the way of  having people to hate one another. In American history, white Americans had a prejudice towards African Americans, believing that they were worth less. With this prejudice evolving, it resulted with the growth of a fear among African Americans and harmful actions done toward them. Another piece of evidence that shows the thruth of Serling's statement is the Salem Witch Trials. A girl named Abigail and her friends caused a whole hysteria to break out among the townspeople. Her accusations of witchcraft came with the murder of people that had no interaction with witchcraft. I believe that Serling is teaching us a valuable lesson that we should take in consideration.

Good Night and Good Luck

Murrow's thoughts on television have a lot meaning to them. Murrow viewed television as a tool that the public people should use in their daily lives. He believes that the public people should know the news of what is happening in their surroundings. I agree completely with the idea that the people should be informed and let know the future of their country on television. In my opinion I think that Murrow would say that television today is helpful because it gives us news of our lives everyday. Murrow would be pleased to see the progression television  has had during these years.

Abigail's Lie

"I want to open myself! I want the light of God, I want the sweet love of Jesus! I danced for the Devil... I saw Sarah Good with the Devil! I saw Goody Osbourn with the Devil! I saw Bridget Bishop with the Devil!" (pg 1262)

Abigail confesses that she was in the forest accompanied by the other girls and with Tituba. She is begging for forgiveness and pleading that she wants God back in her life. Abigail changes the focus off her and onto the people she named of being with the Devil. By making these accusations she is taking the fault off her shoulders and placing a new target on the other town people.