Hamlet, Part 4: Comparing And Contrasting Interpretations

What effect do these images have on Olivier's adaptation of Hamlet? They show that Olivier's Hamlet is very angry and forceful. They show that Olivier's Hamlet is very thoughtful and analytical. They show that Olivier's Hamlet is very sorrowful and pained. They show that Olivier's Hamlet is very funny and comedic.

How do the actors' physical appearances affect their adaptations of Hamlet? Both actors appear to be well-groomed, which emphasizes the idea that Hamlet has not fallen into madness. Both actors appear disheveled, which emphasizes the idea that Hamlet has fallen into madness. Price appears well-groomed, which emphasizes the idea that Hamlet is rational, while Olivier is disheveled, which emphasizes the idea that Hamlet is irrational. Price appears disheveled, which emphasizes the idea that Hamlet is irrational, while Olivier is well-groomed, which emphasizes the idea that he is rational.

What does this part of the soliloquy reveal about Hamlet? He still loves Ophelia. He believes the ghost was real. He is planning his revenge. He is contemplating suicide.

Which best describes a change an adaptation would make if Hamlet was set in modern times? Hamlet and his family are commoners instead of royals. The play's setting is the United States of America. The play within the play is changed into a reality TV show. Hamlet is a young princess rather than a prince.

Which factors should be considered when evaluating whether an adaptation is a success? Check all that apply. what choices were made in another adaptation the particular choices made in the adaptation how much more enjoyable the adaptation is than the original the effects of the choices made in the adaptation why the choices made in the adaptation are effective

Which of these adaptations of the excerpt is most likelyto portray Hamlet as worried and thoughtful? The actor playing Hamlet shouts his lines to the audience while wildly gesturing with his hands. The actor playing Hamlet speaks slowly and deliberately, weighing the meaning of every word as he goes along. The actor playing Hamlet cries to himself as he tearfully speaks the lines to himself. The actor playing Hamlet sings the lines, adding an impromptu melody to the soliloquy.

Which adaptation of this excerpt best indicates a change in time period? Look at this computer tablet to highlight that you are all alone. If you read this book, it will show Hamlet that you are alone. Read this book; that will emphasize that you don't need him. To show her that you are indeed alone, read this book.

In his adaptation of this excerpt, Laurence Olivier uses high cliffs as a background and he holds onto a knife. What effect do these choices have? These choices emphasize the possibility that Hamlet has gone mad. These choices emphasize the idea that the ghost may be imagined. These choices emphasize the fact that Hamlet is seeking revenge against Claudius. These choices emphasize the fact that Hamlet is considering taking his own life.

In his adaptation of Hamlet, Jonathan Price plays both Hamlet and the ghost. Which methods might Jonathan Price use to make it clear to the audience that he is playing both characters? Check all that apply. changing his tone of voice changing his costume changing his facial expression changing his posture changing his stage make-up

What does Hamlet mean by "shuffled off this mortal coil"? dying living dreaming sleeping