PRESIDENT AND HIS STAFF

In analogy with

Shakespeare’s HamletBy Nicole Krasnodebski

OBAMA

Is HamletIs reflective and

intellectual

Is considered a hero

even after Hamlet’s death

just as Obama will after

his term ends

JOE BIDEN (VP)

Is GuildensternLoyal friend and is of the

same party of Obama, yet

sometimes says ridiculous

things that gets him in

trouble.(On right)

JOHN BEOHNER

Is RosencrantzMostly does what ever he

pleases in comparison to

Guildenstern, who thinks before

he acts

Guildenstern and Rosencrantz

sometimes quarrel (separation of

power) but still remain “friends” (on left)

CHIEF OF STAFF (B ILL DALEY)

Is HoratioIs Hamlet’s closest

friend, as chief of staff is

super close to Obama

SENIOR ADVISOR ( D A V I D P L O U F F E )

Is PoloniusCovers strategic initiatives,

intergovernmental affairs,

and advises president, just

as Polonius did to Hamlet.

However, Hamlet still thinks

for himself.

TEA PARTY IN CONGRESS

Is ClaudiusThe Tea Party is

constantly plotting

against Obama’s

decisions just as Claudius

plotted against Hamlet.