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May 11, 2008 at 02:27:28

Hamlet 2:2

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            ACT 2, SCENE 2

                                   (Flourish. Enter King and Queen,
                                   ROSENCRANTZ and GUILDENSTERN, with
                                   attendants.)

                                   CLAUDIUS
            Rosencrantz and Guildenstern--you're here! We've been
            waiting!

                                   GERTRUDE
            We're so pleased you've arrived!

                                   CLAUDIUS
            Welcome!

                                   ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN
            R: At your service. G: We're at your service.

                                   CLAUDIUS
            You've heard a little about Hamlet's transformation, and how
            he's not adjusting very well.

                                   ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN
            R: Yes, my lord. G: (Nodding.)

                                   GERTRUDE
            He talks about you both, often. No one else is as close to
            him as you two are. I'm hoping just the sight of you will
            bring him back around to his self.

                                   CLAUDIUS
            Yes, we ask that you stay along with us for awhile. Keep the
            prince company, try and cheer him up, and try to get a sense
            of what's afflicting him so badly. It might be something we
            don't yet know about.

                                   GERTRUDE
            Your extended visit shall receive a royal recompense.

                                   GUILDENSTERN
            As your loyal servants we give ourselves up in full bent.

                                   ROSENCRANTZ
            Our service is at your command.

                                   CLAUDIUS
            Excellent, then!

                                   GERTRUDE
            Thank you both--and please go to him now, right away.
            (Motioning to attendants.) Bring these gentlemen to where
            Hamlet is.

                                   GUILDENSTERN
            We pray our presence is both pleasing to him, and helpful to
            the court.

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Though he is of noble blood, Ferdinand has no desire to fight or rule. He would prefer to explore, to ponder, to love, and to smell the flowers. Nevertheless, Ferdinand is a bull and he has horns.
FerdinandThough he is of noble blood, Ferdinand has no desire to fight or rule. He would prefer to explore, to ponder, to love, and to smell the flowers. Nevertheless, Ferdinand is a bull and he has horns.

The groundwork has been laid..

Dooming many players to their deaths.

But should Hamlet not seek justice? Is Polonius just an old fool trying to help? Rosencrantz and Guildenstern - loyal friends and honest servants?

Hamlet never seeks help. But is there any aid to be sought? Like Atlas, he takes the weight of the world on his shoulders.

The Furies shall have a field day.

by Ferdinand (16 articles, 4 quicklinks, 23 diaries, 194 comments) on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 6:54:47 PM

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john de herreraWriter from California

what is that icon

you use for your name, ferdinand? is it a horse or donkey? a lion? is it smelling a rose? what is it and where does it originate? curious. thaks for your comments, btw. enjoyed.

by john de herrera (34 articles, 0 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 148 comments) on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 7:20:08 PM

The Story of Ferdinand

It is too bad the picture does not come across well in its shrunken state. It is an image of a bull smelling a flower.

Ferdinand is a Bull who prefers smelling flowers over fighting with the matadors, despite their provocations. The story has been recorded in cartoons and children's books. He is often regarded as a pacifist symbol, and the story was banned at times because of this. There is a decent Wikipedia article about the powerful, but peaceful beast.

Ferdinand has been the name of many rulers. Even our good friend Shakespeare used the name for his king of Navarre in Love's Labour's Lost and for the Prince in The Tempest. It was the assasination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand that set into motion the final steps toward The First World War. Because of his love for, and marriage of, a Countess who was apparently not royal enough, he was widely rebuked and agreed to give up the succession rights of their offspring. Love did prevail for awhile, but politics caught a hold of the star-crossed ruler.

As you ask the question on this particular day, I will tell you the reason I use the name. It is because my mother used to read the story to me and would often refer to me as Ferdinand, her gentle giant. Of course, society ended up grabbing the bull by its horns and throwing me into competition with others in the sports arenas, but I have never lost my preference for non-violence and the smelling of flowers.

Ever heard Bulls on Parade?

by Ferdinand (16 articles, 4 quicklinks, 23 diaries, 194 comments) on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 1:12:08 AM