Toni, Emily, Jenny and I
Fate is a huge factor in the lives of fictional characters. Film adaptations portray fate differently than books. Both film adaptations show Hamlet's struggle with the choice of whether or not to avenge his father's death by killing his uncle. Hamlet appears to have a choice but when circumstances change does he really? The way the ghost is portrayed in the films has some bearing. In the classic version, the ghost in imperial and cold to Hamlet, giving him orders like a guard. In the modern adaptation set in New York, the ghost comes down to hamlet's level and they appear to love each other. At the end of the scene they embrace. Hamlet's life seems to continually be out of his control. His fate is determined by outside forces such as his father's ghost, Claudius's plots and almost everyone's spying. Fate is when someone or something else's actions determine the outcome of a portion of the subject's life. how often does Hamlet take the initiative in his own life? How does this affect others? What other characters seem to play a supporting role in their own lives?

Theme statements

Use this classroom webpage for instructions on theme statements.
http://www.whslions.net/english/2-honors/theme-statements/

Once you have taken some time to practice writing theme statements, record one theme statement in the comments. Include the title and author of the work.