The graves stood tenantless and the sheeted deadĭid squeak and gibber in the Roman streets Īs stars with trains of fire and dews of blood,ĭisasters in the sun and the moist star, In the most high and palmy state of Rome, But after the ghost of the king appears to Barnardo, Marcellus and Horatio, Horatio worries that it is a harbinger for terrible things to come, as it was for the fall of Julius Caesar. ’Tis bitter cold,Īt first, it seems like the observation isn't meaningful.
Get thee to bed, Francisco.įor this relief much thanks. Barnardo and Francisco stand sentinel outside the palace, and Francisco comments on the weather. It is presented in a way that one does not have to be an English Literature Ph.D to understand and enjoy it.Symbolism in Hamlet begins in the very first scene of the play, as the weather represents the events that are about to occur. All in all, not only does this version contain some brilliant performances by actors both familiar and not familiar with Shakespeare. Such as how far the relationship between Hamlet and Ophelia really went and why Fortinbras just happened to be at the castle at the end. Also, his flashbacks help to clear up many ambiguities in the text.
I find that this helps viewers recognize the characters easier, as opposed to having actors that all look and sound the same that aid in the confusion normally associated with Shakespeare. One of the things I have heard criticized many times is the casting of major Hollywood names in the play. It helps the play come to life on screen, and makes it easier for people holding the text while watching, as we did while studying it, to follow and analyze the text. His dedication to stay true to the original text should be applauded. I must say that, looking at Hamlet from the perspective of a student, Brannagh's version of Hamlet is by far the best.
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