Pray

I had to get out of that play. Does Hamlet know? He has to know. There is no way that he could know. There is no way that he could want a play that is parallel to the the exact story of my deed. He is acting mad but maybe with purpose. Maybe he wants us to all think he is crazy, for he knows what I have done. He would think that would be the best way to maybe seek revenge. But how would he find out? Is there something bigger here that would have told Hamlet what has happened? It is not safe for me to let his insanity get out of control. It's time to take action. Guildenstern and Rosencrantz will go with him to England. He can't be around me. I have now realized the rotten crime I have commited. There is only one thing for me to do. Pray.

For isn't that what God's mercy is for? No, that won't work for I am still reaping the benifits of my sin: my crown and my queen. So what can I do? I will offer whatever repentence I can. That can't hurt. But it can't help either! I am really in a sticky situation. My soul is stuck to sin, and the more it trys to break free, the more is sticks.

It Isn't Love, But There's Something

Today we, Polonius and I, observed the interaction between Hamlet and Ophelia. His actions did not seem like he has been drvien crazy with love. Hamlet seemed disorganized in his words, but he isn't crazy. His sadness is brewing something inside of him, and it could be dangerous. I have to get him out of here, away from Me, Denmark, and anyone else he could harm. So, I will send him to England. There he can try and get the money that they owe us. Hopefully this trip will push all sad thoughts that are potentially dangerous out of his mind. When important people show any sign of insanity, you have to watch them very closely.

My Guilt

Polonius and I were just about to go hide and observe Hamlet when he said something to Ophelia that really hit me hard. "We are oft to blame in this-'tis too much proved-that with devotion's visage and pious action we do sugar o'er the Devil himself." This is true. People act devoted to God to cover what they have done wrong. I feel guilty, my stomach is in knots over what I have done. A whore puts on make to look pretty as I am using fine words to cover up what I truly am. I can not help but feel guilty for the terrible deed I have done.

Hamlet's Play :)

I got an update on Hamlet from Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. They haven't found out much information, claiming that he admits to being confused but does not say why. He treated them nicely but seemed as though he was forcing himself to do so. Then they said that he was interested in a play being performed later. I am happy that this interests him, for it could do him some good. They need to find out more information though.

Polonius

Polonius came to me with news that I was eager to hear. He first told me that the enemy has not declared war on Me and Denmark, but has only requested to pass threw our land to get to Poland. I will have to think about this and deal with it later. My friend Polonius also brought another topic to the discussion. He stated that Hamlet is crazy; crazy striken by love with his dearest daughter Ophelia. Then he proposed a plan to prove Hamlet has been driven crazy with love. We, Polonius and I, shall hide behind a curtain and he will release the hound, Ophelia, on Hamlet and if he so shows a sign of love for her we will know that Hamlet is crazy in love. This is a most excellent test and a way to figuring our my nephew, son of the late king.

Hamlet's Boys

I summoned Hamlet's closet friends today to help me find out what is troubling Hamlet. There can't be anything troubling him other than his father's death, but if there is, I told Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to find out. They grew up with him and they know his personality. Thier instructions were to have some fun and find out what is the matter so we can take matters of fixing the situation. I have to know if there is something else, for Hamlet holds the key to all my power. He is the prince of Denmark, son of the late king, my brother, and he is capable of destroying me. If I can find out what is bothering him, I can then deal with situation as it presents itself.

KING Claudius

I can not believe my own brother, my king is dead. Let us all take a moment to remember... Ok that's long enough, lets have ourselves a wedding!!! I am the MAN. Everyone should love their new king, for Denmark will flourish and be great. My new wife and I will celebrate our new marriage tonight when the sun goes down ;). Everyone should be happy, yet my nephew, now step son, Hamlet, is still dwelling on the past. All I have to say to him is don't worry... be happy. We can't think about the past to much. It's time to move on and in doing so celebrate the life of his great father, the king. But I am the king now, so let us PARRRRRRRRRTAY!!!!