Randi

My name is Portia and I have been the private in-home teacher to Hamlet for a very long time now. Before Hamlet was born, I spent most of my time keeping everything in the house organized for her majesty, however, ever since Hamlet was born, my job was changed to be his personal teacher. I found this job much more enjoyable and rewarding. I have taught Queen Gertrude’s son and become closer with him as the years have gone by. I have taught him everything that he needs to know, ever since he could say the word “dada.” Hamlet has been an amazing student learning how to read books, and the stars and the people around him. As is with every student/teacher relationship, not only do I teach him things, but he teaches me things in life as well. However, since his father was killed he has been very distant and withdrawn, unable to focus. I don’t blame him for being distraught with the death of his father and with Queen Gertrude’s new marriage; however it doesn’t seem to be getting any better. I am trying to teach him as much as I can before it’s too late. The life lessons that he is learning now will make him a strong person and it is my hope that he learn well and make me proud. After my work with Hamlet is done, I would love to stay in the family’s’ house, hopefully having the honour to someday teach Hamlet’s children all that I know.  This is me as a taught Hamlet when he was younger. 