English 12

Today we discussed the question, "Can one discuss or muse on suicide and NOT be suicidal?" Then we looked at Hamlet's to be or not to be speech and noted that he speaks about those who take their life. Is Hamlet suicidal? Students were left to make up their own minds.

We had a quick look on Youtube and saw Ethan Hawke read that speech and then compared it to Kenneth Branagh. Hawke was melancholy and irresolute, while Branagh seemed much angrier and determined.

A quick peek at The Lion King had a few people thinking about that connection.

We then read all of Act 3.