<p>Paul and Jay take on Hamlet's key soliloquy, the "To Be" speech. Hamlet does know "seems", though he says otherwise, which doesn't help us to unfold Hamlet's consciousness -- his mind (Hamlet's only field of battle) as we read. Instead we end up with more questions than answers. </p>
<p>Mary Oliver is the poet this time, Jay reads his favorite of her poems, "University Hospital, Boston."</p>

Paul and Jay take on Hamlet's key soliloquy, the "To Be" speech. Hamlet does know "seems", though he says otherwise, which doesn't help us to unfold Hamlet's consciousness -- his mind (Hamlet's only field of battle) as we read. Instead we end up with more questions than answers. Mary Oliver is the poet this time, Jay reads his favorite of her poems, "University Hospital, Boston."

Hamlet Episode 4: To Be or...or...O' Forget It

Paul and Jay discuss literature and ideas from the perspective of their years in the high school classroom. Teachers and students alike will learn a great deal from their lively and insightful discussions. Join us for the discussions as we work to grow a community readers, writers, and educators.

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Hamlet Episode 4: To Be or...or...O' Forget It

Hamlet Episode 4: To Be or...or...O' Forget It