tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19360670.post6646467007334613888..comments2024-03-25T03:20:57.659-04:00Comments on My Daily Struggles: East by Eastern: Intentionally Creating a Nuisance so that a Police Inquiry will lead to a Wider InquiryMy Daily Struggleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12785498459884222234noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19360670.post-91346511590059239882010-09-25T16:27:28.785-04:002010-09-25T16:27:28.785-04:00As I like to say: never appear too sane or too cra...As I like to say: never appear too sane or too crazy.My Daily Struggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12785498459884222234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19360670.post-24748956027032885852010-09-25T16:26:50.563-04:002010-09-25T16:26:50.563-04:00The phrase "north by northwest" also all...The phrase "north by northwest" also alludes to Shakespeare's <i>Hamlet.</i><br /><br />If it weren’t for Hamlet’s insanity, the King (Claudius), would have obviously known that something was up with his nephew, and surely have him killed. If Hamlet didn’t act so he made his uncle believe that he was insane, then the King would have seen it in Hamlet’s eyes that he knew the truth. Think about it... in today's society, if someone thinks you’re crazy, you can say anything and get away with it. For example, someone can notion the slightest bit of sexual harassment, and get in a lot of trouble. Whereas someone who seems obviously insane, can say a hundred things that suggest sexual harassment and get away with it. Look at all the trials today! Murderers are constantly pleading in court to experiencing temporary insanity, and getting away with it! If you are believed to be insane, you can get away with anything. That is what was on Hamlet’s mind. It was truly an ingenious plan. <br /><br />“...[I am only] mad north-by-northwest.” Anyone that would hear that, would instantly say, he’s a nut. However, there is logic to this quote. North being straight ahead, or up, meaning normal. Saying that it is “north-by-northwest,” means that he is only insane slightly off to the side. Hamlet seemed to be somewhere along the line of southwest, meaning really crazy, (south being the opposite direction of north, hence the opposite direction of normal). Since he states this, he can’t be truly insane. Also the way that he went from character to character exploiting his insanity, being very careful going to this person first, and acting this way with this, all to make everyone think he was insane, including the most important character, Claudius. Once Claudius thought he was insane, he was safe, and then he could carry out the rest of his plan.My Daily Struggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12785498459884222234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19360670.post-40041311348068832842010-09-25T15:38:29.347-04:002010-09-25T15:38:29.347-04:00Yes, I played "The Two Gentlemen from Verona....Yes, I played "The Two Gentlemen from Verona." Was that so wrong?My Daily Struggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12785498459884222234noreply@blogger.com