A BUNCH OF PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO BE HUMAN AS THIS EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN EXPLORED THROUGH MYTHOLOGY, LITERATURE, ART, THEATER, DANCE, MUSIC, PHILOSOPHY, AND RELIGION
Your setting makes for a very interesting play! An insane asylum begs so many questions of humanity. I do wish that there had been more interaction between Hamlet and the Asylum. I enjoyed how you kept some of the original identity of the characters, in the case of Hamlet, his madness is not explored much, as his whimsical sense of the world provides a sense of contrast to his vendetta (though the spinning in chair provides a very amusing image). The way that Hamlet, the youngest member of the group, is seeking aid from the wiser, older ghosts makes for a very sensible relationship. My only wish would be for slightly more character development, for more rounded individuals. Good structure and story line! I appreciated getting to read this! (in spite of my critiques...)
Jenny, I love the creative interpretation you took with your play. You did a fantastic job weaving together the philosophies with the stories to create something with a distinct plot. I love the concept of the tortured souls. The imagery of souls rising during the day and falling during the night is really interesting. You could have gone into a little more depth with the characters, but I know we had a time constraint and that you are a busy person. The mental side of Hamlet's afflictions could have been explored a little more, especially since I know that is what you are interested in. Overall, it was well written and comprehensive and all the characters had distinct voices that were similar to those that the authors gave them. Good work!
Jenny, I love the setting you chose! The idea that Hamlet is mentally ill is hardly a stretch at all, and I really enjoyed how you had the others discuss not only him but also the idea of the asylum in general. I especially liked how Job compared his own suffering under the Lord to the suffering endured by the mental patients under cruel administration. I also really appreciated how well thought out your play is. You did a fantastic job of putting together a distinct plot, while still highlighting each character's individual thoughts. I did think there could have been a bit more depth to the characters, but that can be hard to develop in such a short play. I really enjoyed the part about the souls and their rise and fall as they endured their punishments. This was an intriguing, easy play to read, and for that I thank you. Good work!
Jenny,
ReplyDeleteYour setting makes for a very interesting play! An insane asylum begs so many questions of humanity. I do wish that there had been more interaction between Hamlet and the Asylum. I enjoyed how you kept some of the original identity of the characters, in the case of Hamlet, his madness is not explored much, as his whimsical sense of the world provides a sense of contrast to his vendetta (though the spinning in chair provides a very amusing image). The way that Hamlet, the youngest member of the group, is seeking aid from the wiser, older ghosts makes for a very sensible relationship. My only wish would be for slightly more character development, for more rounded individuals. Good structure and story line! I appreciated getting to read this! (in spite of my critiques...)
Jenny,
ReplyDeleteI love the creative interpretation you took with your play. You did a fantastic job weaving together the philosophies with the stories to create something with a distinct plot. I love the concept of the tortured souls. The imagery of souls rising during the day and falling during the night is really interesting. You could have gone into a little more depth with the characters, but I know we had a time constraint and that you are a busy person. The mental side of Hamlet's afflictions could have been explored a little more, especially since I know that is what you are interested in.
Overall, it was well written and comprehensive and all the characters had distinct voices that were similar to those that the authors gave them. Good work!
Jenny,
ReplyDeleteI love the setting you chose! The idea that Hamlet is mentally ill is hardly a stretch at all, and I really enjoyed how you had the others discuss not only him but also the idea of the asylum in general. I especially liked how Job compared his own suffering under the Lord to the suffering endured by the mental patients under cruel administration. I also really appreciated how well thought out your play is. You did a fantastic job of putting together a distinct plot, while still highlighting each character's individual thoughts. I did think there could have been a bit more depth to the characters, but that can be hard to develop in such a short play. I really enjoyed the part about the souls and their rise and fall as they endured their punishments. This was an intriguing, easy play to read, and for that I thank you. Good work!