Modern+Shakespeare+KJ


 * The Theft of the Casino: Elsinore**

Claudius was very anxious for the later events soon to come. He was the middle class brother of the great "Casino King Hamlet" ( owner of a very successful casino, The Elsinore). Claudius was a very devious, observant, and power-hungry person who always wanted the power as his current position did not matter to his plans As he waited for the call on his phone, he cast back his memory to the past about how this all began. It was a week earlier where Hamlet was announcing that his Casino would soon be earning 10 million dollars and would be celebrating by a show in the Elsinore. Claudius was so agitated because he was poor and Hamlet would refuse to give him any money to share his wealth. So, Claudius sent a gang to plan an purposeful accident so that Hamlet would die and the money and his position as the owner of the Elsinore would be passed downed to him. The gang members would call him if they succeed in the accident and killed Hamlet. Then suddenly, there was a ringing of a phone. Claudius reached for his phone and had a brief word with the gang and realized something. Claudius stepped back and felt a little bit woozy. He has done it, almost a 100 million dollars was his and one of the greatest casinos in the world is now in his possession. Now, it is a matter of time to own the money

Later in the week, there was the funeral for his brother's death. After Claudius said few words of fake and sincere thanks and remembrance, Hamlet's lawyer announced the will from the owner of the Elsinore. The will said that the money would be given equally to his family and his casino. Gertrude, Hamlet's wife and Hamlet Jr. were part of the division of the money. But, Claudius bribed the lawyer and the will now said the casino and the money was to be given to his only brother. Hearing the new will, Gertrude realized the only way to survive the life later ahead ( she did not have a job and had no money because King Hamlet had all of the money and unfortunately gave it all to Claudius) was to live with Claudius and until she found a job and earned enough money to move out.

There was an unpredictable wedding with Claudius and Gertrude after 4 months after the death of King Hamlet. The marriage of the family made Claudius think of what was to happen when it happened. He asked his security guard (worked for Hamlet) to question him about the rude boy who was glaring at him. "Hello there," said Claudius "I have some questions about that boy over there. "What are they," asked the guard. "He looks like he would kill me for my wealth." said Claudius. "Ummm... that boy is your nephew, Claudius." said the Guard. Claudius glanced at the boy and finally recognized the brown haired boy who always would stand next to Gertrude and would sometimes play with Ophelia ( the assistant manager of the late Hamlet and now works for Claudius). Ophelia is a gentle and loyal girl that always listens to her parents and has always been friends with Hamlet since infants. Claudius asked "Have there been any incidents with the boy and the death of his father?" "I have overhead him and his friend Horatio discussing about his father's ghost inside the casino." said the guard." What kind of nonsense is this?" asked Claudius," Are there any other problems?" The Guard said" yes, there is a rumor that other rival casino owners like Fortinbras know about the assassination of your brother ,and if the public and the authorities were to find out, you can be arrested or worse." This forces me to increase the security around the casinos." said Claudius.

After the conversation about the guard and Hamlet, Claudius has observed Hamlet and Horatio and noticed that Hamlet was acting mad. He also noticed that Ophelia was disappointed and had sudden glances to Polonius (Ophelia's father). It would make sense that Ophelia and her father were in an argument, thought Claudius. Later in the day, Polonius says that Hamlet Jr. seems to become crazy and paranoid because the absents of his daughter in his life. To prove Hamlet's madness they watch a security camera nearby which sees Hamlet, the corner playing an endless game of the Wheel of Fortune. To test this, they would have Hamlet have a fake jackpot on a casino and if he were to love Ophelia, he would have to give a great part of money to her because they would say that Ophelia is having financial problems. Claudius and Polonius would be safely be in the security room to watch the whole thing. When Hamlet won the jackpot, with Ophelia in the room. When he was about to say something to Ophelia, and tried to give her some money because he had heard of financial problems which he has. When Ophelia reached him, he saw Ophelia spy the hidden camera, watching the whole room. Hamlet followed her gaze and asked he questions about location of her father ,and ran from the room because it seemed like he found out about the plan. Then they concluded that love is not what Hamlet causes his actions ,but something else in his soul or other personal problems. Claudius continued to stare at the paused picture of Hamlet glancing at the camera. Those unforgiving eyes with burning and palpable hatred could have only been described with one word. Revenge.