Hamlet

Hamlet

1. Setting

   • Additional funeral scene in the beginning of the movie
     • “…and think of us As of a father: for let the world take note, you are the most immediate to our throne, And, with no less nobility of love Than that which dearest father bears his son, Do I impart towards you.” (1.2.107-112)
       • Claudius' tone effectively depicts his attempt at pretending to be a caring and loving father and concealing his secret
         • But he fears Hamlet and manipulates Laertes into planning his murder
     • "the funeral baked meats Did coldly furnish forth the marriage tables." (1.2.179-180)
       • The funeral scene shows Gertrude sobbing but immediately skips to the royal court with marriage announcement
         • Emphasizes how hasty the marriage was
           • Hamlet is disgusted and in despair because of how quickly his mother moved on
         • Gertrude suddenly appears completely in love with Claudius now with public intimacy
           • Character's actions are contradicted - mystery of whether Gertrude is loyal
         • "all that lives must die"(1.2.72)
   • Dark, isolated - castle on cliff
     • Suicide soliloquy is set in a crypt - highlights Hamlet's thoughts that revolve around death
       • Contemplating death, but realizes fear of after-life
         • He is not as passionate about revenge as he wants to think he is
       • Unlike the Branagh version where Hamlet's speech is over-heard and he pretends to be oblivious, the Hamlet in the Gibson version is alone in the dark and has a more self-reflective speech
         • Reveals his deep troubling thoughts and confusion

2. Character

   • Claudius
     • "Give me some light. Away!" (3.2.264)
       • His secret is revealed - couldn't hide forever
   • Hamlet
     • "Thus conscience does make cowards of us all" (3.1.84)
       • The delay of his revenge emphasises his emotional struggle - he wants to make sure that Claudius is actually guilty
     • Appears to be thoughtful about his actions sometimes
       • But acts impulsive at times - kills Polonius
         • losing track of reality while pretending to be someone he's not
   • Gertrude

3. Theme

   • Life/Death
   • Insanity
   • Revenge
   • Appearance vs. Reality

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