Different Versions Of The Play Flashcards
How is tension built in 1.1 (Branagh)
Music and quiet voices contrasted with shouting when the ghost arrives
(Branagh) who speaks on a voice over in 1.1?
Fortinbras
How does Gertrude’s expression change in 1.2 (Branagh)
From smug to uncomfortable
When does Clausius’ speech change tempo in 1.2? (Branagh)
Slow when talking about incest quick when talking about war
Body language between hamlet and Claudius and Hamlet in 1.2 (Branagh)
They exchange stern looks and eye rolls
How does Gertrude speak to hamlet in 1.2? (Branagh)
Lovingly
Relationship between Laertes and Ophelia in 1.3 (Branagh)
Caring and light hearted. Ophelia is not afraid
How does Laertes seem in 1.3? (Branagh)
Emotional and nervous
What is Ophelia closed behind in 1.3? (Branagh)
Bared doors
Polonius and Ophelia in 1.3 (Branagh)
Ophelia’s words are forced out of her my Polonius
What plays over the top of Polonius and Ophelia’s conversation in 1.3 (Branagh)?
Flashback of Ophelia and Hamlet having sex
Where is 1.5 set (Branagh)
In a forest at night time
How does hamlet seem when the ghost is talking to him?1.5 (Branagh)
Hypnotised
How is OH’s death shown in 1.5 (Branagh)
Through a flash back
Flash back of Gertrude and Claudius flirting when OH was alive is shown how? 1.5 (Branagh)
Flashback
How does Branagh show family resemblance between hamlet and the ghost
Flips between shots of their eyes
What happens when the ghost goes? 1.5 Branagh
Set shakes like and earthquake
2.1 Polonius’ room (Branagh)
Prostitutes on the bed, ironic as he wants to make sure Laertes will not do the same
What does Ophelia do in 2.1 Branagh
Rein-acts hamlets actions on Polonius
Why is Ophelia angry and shouting in 2.1 Branagh
Polonius made her repel hamlets letters - could be guilt
How does Ophelia read the letter to the king and queen? 2.2 Branagh
Whilst crying
How does Hamlets tone shift when talking to rosencrantz and guildenstern in 2.2 Branagh
From a soft tone back to stern angry tone frequently - frantic
Tennant - 3.1 where is Polonius in nunnery scene
Behind glass
3.1 tennant - what is watching him?
CCTV
What is Ophelia doing whilst delivering her soliloquy?3.1 tennant
Crying alone on the floor
3.2b tennant - how is hamlet sarcastic
Whistles to the music of the play before it starts
3.2 tennant - how does hamlet watch Claudius’ reaction to the play?
Through a video camera
3.2 - tennant- where does hamlet sit
Between Ophelia’s legs on the floor
When Claudius leaves where does he exit- tennant 3.2
Across the stage shaking his head at hamlet
Hamlet after the play 3.2 tennant
Sits on the thrown with a crown on and acts childish and playful, speaking into camera in evil tone
How does Clausius seem 3.3 tennant
Physically ill with guilt
‘Now I might do it pat’ soliloquy 3.3 tennant
Voice over whilst stood with sword above Claudius’ head, still wearing a crown
After Claudius has finished ‘praying’ 3.3 tennant
Gets up and leaves smirking
Before hamlet enters the closet 3.4 tennant
Gertrude smokes into a mirror taking off wig
What does hamlet do to Gertrude? 3.4 tennant
Pushes her on to the bed forcefully
How does hamlet kill Polonius 3.4 tennant
With a gun
How does hamlet act around the ghost 3.4 tennant
Weak and helpless
What does Gertrude do when hamlet leaves 3.4 tennant
Sobs
Globe - Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
Women and one is mute
Hamlet in globe version
Dressed as a clown played by a woman
Ghost in globe version
Speaks calmly and paternally
Ophelia in globe version
Played by a man
2011 Ophelia’s madness
Wears a veil to depict how madness lingers around her
