I guess I have been oblivious up to this point. I knew things were Getting weird but I didn't realize the magnitude of it until my dead father rose From the grave to explain things to me. I remember back in the day when things Were good. Now everything is rotten. Father is dead and mom is married to Uncle Claudius, who is also king. How did I not see what was going on? I never Suspected mom of cheating on dad. I guess it was possible because he was always Away being a good king. But how could mom help Claudius kill dad, her husband? I really never paid attention to what mom or Claudius did around the Castle when dad was away. He was away a lot, fighting wars, signing treaties, And being king.
He was a busy guy. He always told me to keep things in order When he was away. I guess I screwed up. I remember one incident in particular. I was must have been eight years old at the time. Dad was going to Fight in Norway. We had a talk before he left. We sat down in the courtyard. It was a beautiful day and dad's presence was like another sun. He seemed to Glow as he spoke to me. He said, «Hammy, I will be away for a while. I want You to watch mommy, and guard our fortress from invaders. Take this. It will Help you be strong. » He gave me a small gold dagger. He left that afternoon And I knew he wouldn't be back for a long time. Things carried on as usual. I ran around the castle playing and Shirking any responsibility that I had. One day I was playing hide-and-go-seek With Laertes and the other kids. I accidentally strayed from the other kids. I Just wandered around for a while. I was roaming through the maze of hedges in The courtyard, when I heard voices. I peaked through a bush and saw mom and Uncle Claudius. «Come on baby. I know you want it,» said Claudius. «Oh Claudius! You are so silly. I have a family. I don't need you. » She replied as she walked away. «I'll see you later baby!!» he shouted. As I peered through the bush, someone jumped on top of me. It was Laertes. He scared me for a second, but then I just wrestled him off me.
We Continued our game as if nothing ever happened. Whatever happened between mom And Claudius I forgot. Life carried on. Dad came and went here and there. Every now and then I saw mom and Claudius speaking, or walking into some room. I never thought Anything of it at the time though. Now in retrospect, I realize mom had succumb To Claudius's advances. She was weak but I forgive her. I wish dad was around. He always knew how to handle situations and save The day. I guess that's why he was such a great king. Now his ghost is telling Me to take care of business and set things in order. I guess I am going to have To take out the garbage.
Creative Writing of Hamlet