Amleth versus Hamlet Hamlet is a classic story written by one of the biggest authors in history, William Shakespeare. But it is interesting to know that Hamlet is based off a story written by Saxo Grammaticus titled Historia Danica. Even though both stories have a number of comparisons, there are also many differences. However, when choosing which storyline is better, the latter one wins. Hamlet has moments which catapult it to extraordinary drama, making readers, like myself, more eager to read along.
He chose to cast Mel Gibson as Hamlet. In this film he places Hamlet in the tomb underneath the castle, which shows the theme of death in the soliloquy. Zeffirelli chose to keep most of the scene in a closeup of Gibson to show that the focus was solely on Hamlet and his thoughts. The clothing was kept in the original style of the 1600's which had a positive effect on the scene in its entirety. There was a passion in his voice when he recited his monologue.
‘The Tragedy of King Richard the 3rd’ was a revolutionary play of its time due to its appeal of all classes ranging from the noblest Queen to the street pheasant. King Richard also explores the concept of what it means to be evil; Pacino’s film reflects this giving an insight on the faces, motives and free will of Richard. Shakespeare’s integrity lies in his accessibility to an audience and his ability to explore values within his plays. King Richard is a man who presents copious ideological characteristics and also throws into confusion many traditional values set into the mindsets of the Elizabethan and post-Elizabethan peoples. The opening lines of the play have Richard speak directly to the audience in the form of a soliloquy ‘Now is the winter of our discontent, made glorious by this son of York,’ this metaphor is a direct link to the character of Richard, a man who is discontent.
In Mel Gibson’s version of Hamlet, Hamlet’s acting is outstanding because while watching the play we can see the effort and talent Gibson has put in the movie. Gibson knows what his lines are and he exactly knows what his actions are. His acting is so natural because while he was acting the audience can feel the pain he is suffering through. Another difference in both versions of the movie is; in Kenneth’s version it does not seem that the play is acted in the theatre, but it is done by professionals. Kenneth’s version is filmed as Hamlet family is very royal and rich; also the house is a mansion.
While Hamlet is self-conflicting with plans, Laertes is taking action immediately after he knows of his father’s murder. At the end of the play, the similarity between Hamlet and Laretes can be observed by the viewers as Hamlet says “I'll be your foil, Laertes: in mine ignorance your skill shall, like a star i' the darkest night, Stick fiery off indeed" (V.ii.5-7). Hamlet knows that they will be compared to one another in the future. Although Laertes is found to be greater for his courage to take action, Hamlet’s ability to make rational thoughts and planning has been highlighted from this
It may be hard to read Shakespeare for some, but for others who can take the time and understand the “ingredients” that it took to create this amazing play, love it and bask in it. Red, sticky, and warm. Three words that make a reader think of blood. Macbeth is said to be Shakespeare’s bloodiest play, with blood being used approximately a hundred times throughout the play. Blood means death, death means drama.
How does Shakespeare construct Iago's manipulation of Othello (act 3 scene3) Demonstrating Shakespeare's depiction of Iago's masterly manipulation of language in order to seek his sworn revenge on Othello, Act 3 Scene 3 is the longest scene of 'Othello' and occurs in the middle of the play. This scene is the first instance throughout the play that illustrates Iago putting his plan to manipulate Othello's thoughts and feelings about his wife's innocence and fidelity into execution. It is essential that the audience find Iago's performance here to be convincing, so that they are able to believe that Othello's trust in Iago would not be doubted before that in his wife, and consequently do not lose interest in the play emotionally. Subtly introducing Iago's manipulative behaviour to this scene, Shakespeare conveys... ...increases, which allows Iago to indirectly plant suspicions in Othello's mind through his use of language; 'I cannot think it/ That he would steal away so guilty-like,/Seeing your coming.' Since Iago is responding to an enquiry made by Othello here, it appears that he is merely answering to his superior, rather than manipulating his thoughts.
James was a patron of Shakespeare acting company and he wrote under James reign. Macbeth focuses on a figure from Scottish history. The larger sense in a theme of bad versus of Macbeth and Duncan would have resonated at the royal court where James would have been busy developing his English version of the theory of divine right. Macbeth has shocked and fascinated the audience for nearly 400 hundred years. Shakespeare crafts the main roles characters Shylock and Macbeth and how their tone of voice changes as they approach towards their deed.
Shakespeare and Baz Luhrmann both tell the story of the 'Star Crossed Lovers' but in rather different ways. How does Baz reinvigorate Shakespeare’s play in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet for a late twentieth century audience? Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is a timeless masterpiece due to its universal themes, strong relatable characters and beautifully crafted dialogue. It is arguably his most successful play, being played and studied worldwide for the past half-century. However, Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 epic Romeo + Juliet was the first film of its kind, a film that re-told the classic story in a modern day setting.
Director Lisa Peterson’s vision of how William Shakespeare’s “Othello” should be produced, and my vision of how “Othello” should be produced are quite similar, but in the same respect, different. I believe that the production of Othello that we saw in Ashland was a successful representation of the director’s visions, and that the visions the director had are a valid interpretation of “Othello”. In the Ashland version Iago was very manipulative and conniving, and Othello was well played due to the fits of deep passion he goes into that are emotional and very convincing. At the same time, Othello was a bit over the top at points, giving the other actors a shower of spit, as well as being somewhat over dramatic at points. I do believe that the