Journal Entry 12-14-12

I am not the surprised by Hamlets reaction. I knew that he would be horrified to hear about Ophelia's death. But he is also not being that dramatic which also makes sense. This makes sense because he has changed since he has returned from England. He has become more calm and less "crazy" in his time away. This is why i think the reaction fits what i would expect from Hamlet. There is also some competition between Laertes and Hamlet because they both claim to love her more. I think they are both entitled to say they love her but i can also see why Laertes would be angry. Especially after Hamlet killed his father. They all have a right to grieve, Hamlet included, because Ophelia was present and meant something in their lives. Overall i think Shakespeare wrote an accurate reaction to Ophelia's death.