Claudius Flashcards

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(Gregory Doran) Tennant is Hamlet

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  • Claudius further conveys his villainous qualities through his selfish desire to dispose of Hamlet to gain political security.
  • conveys the ease to which he can manipulate through flattery and welcoming gestures - Playing Claudius as a ‘smiler’
  • heightens the dramatic impact of his performance as he utilises this false facade to manipulate and lead Hamlet’s naive companions into a web of corruption and betrayal
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Act 4 Scene 5

- Claudius manipulating Laertes

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Addressing Laertes as “a good child and a true gentlemen”

  • L is comforted by Claudius’ warm nature, unknowingly becoming a victim of Claudius dark and selfish intentions
  • Claudius = a deceitful character, apparent in his ability to manipulate Laertes into killing Hamlet.
  • Claudius’ ability to control is reinforced by his calm and fatherly approach to Laertes’ rage.
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(Franco Zeffirelli) Mel Gibson is Hamlet.

- during Act 4 Scene 5 Claudius manipulating Laertes into killing Hamlet

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  • Claudius during this scene brings Laertes immediately to the walkway below Hamlet’s room where he and Polonius earlier discussed sending Hamlet to England
  • Claudius treating Laertes as a trusted counsellor and assuming the parental role
  • This portrayal of Claudius highlights his ruthlessness in deceiving gullible characters
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Maxine Peake Hamlet

- first scene of C and G

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Claudius drapes necklace around G’s neck and kisses her neck as he says “my wife”

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“O heavy burden!”

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Claudius’ admission of guilt

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“My crown, …

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“My crown, mine own ambition, and my queen”

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“O villain,…

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“O villain, villain, smiling, damned villain!”

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Branagh - chapel scene

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“My words fly up, My thoughts remain below.” spoken in head = genuine (unlike Tennant version)

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