Disaster Strikes

I have just received word that my father is dead. This news is shocking. My father, King Hamlet, is gone forever. If I have never believed in an afterlife before, now is a great time to start believing in one.

This painting by Giotto di Bondone sums up my feelings of this entire ordeal. This painting speaks to me in many ways. Notice how the color that is used in the painting is not used to force the illusion of death. The color of the corpse of Jesus is consistent the with color of those grieving over him. This helps me to cope with my father's death. He is not different from me even in death. His spirit remains with me and the color of his spirit after death with always remain consistent with my spirit because we are of the same blood. Giotto does not force the issue of death because it is a natural occurrence. Sorrow is a natural feeling, and if you notice the young girl in the back who is not in despair she acts as a symbol of hope that I will get over this feeling and things will get better. Until next time my friends.

- Prince Hamlet