I think that Hamlet's soliloquy was mostly trying to convey two contrasting ideas. "To be, or not to be."(3.1.53) puts in two perspectives which are death and life. Is is better to live through this trouble or to just kill himself and end this pain? "that is the question."(3.1.53) that goes through Hamlet's head. He is comparing both of these ideas through their pros and cons. There is a a paradox when Hamlet talks about the troubles in life or the troubles he might face when he dies. He also uses a metaphor when he compares death to sleep by saying "to die, to sleep."(3.1.61). These to ideas parallel with Hamlet's action vs. inaction.
"For who would bear the whips and scorns of time, Th' oppressor's wrong, the proud man's contumely,The pangs of despised love, the law's delay,..." (3.1.70-76)This part of the soliloquy focuses more on Pathos because it talks about abuse, mistreatment and relationship problems. All of these are emotional to the audience and it effectively conveys Hamlet's perspective of life.
In the Kenneth Branagh's Soliloquy, Hamlet is in the castle talking into a mirror. He has dark clothing to show his suffering and it contrasts with the well lit castle to show his inner conflict. In Laurence Oliver's Soliloquy, Hamlet is on a cliff next to a beach. He wears a black and whit outfit to emphasize the conflict of choosing death or life. In Mel Gibson's Soliloquy, Hamlet walks down a flight of stairs also wearing all black clothing. He talks into the tombs that have been set there a long time ago. This focuses on death because there are bones laying around which signifies decay. In Ethan Hawke's Soliloquy, Hamlet is walking through the action aisle in a blockbuster store. He paces back and forth through the store as this would be a modern interpretation. This focuses on the action vs. inaction because Hamlet is debating whether to do something or not.
I think that Kenneth Branagh's version was the best because he displays emotion in every sentence. Also he portrays Hamlet's current mental state perfectly because of his attitude towards Ophelia, stating "Get thee to a nunnery"(3.1.123) to show his hatred for women which was developed from his mother's unsympathetic behavior towards his father. I think that Laurence Oliver's version was the worst because there was lack of emotion which could confuse the audience. He is also giving a serious speech but it is not effective because of the location he is in which is a beach. A beach is usually a place of peace and calm, the total opposite of disorder which is the main theme in this play. The other two interpretations would be tied for second because they both have great mis en scenes but they could improve on the the actors' emotions to emphasize on Pathos and convince the audience.
"For who would bear the whips and scorns of time, Th' oppressor's wrong, the proud man's contumely,The pangs of despised love, the law's delay,..." (3.1.70-76)This part of the soliloquy focuses more on Pathos because it talks about abuse, mistreatment and relationship problems. All of these are emotional to the audience and it effectively conveys Hamlet's perspective of life.
In the Kenneth Branagh's Soliloquy, Hamlet is in the castle talking into a mirror. He has dark clothing to show his suffering and it contrasts with the well lit castle to show his inner conflict. In Laurence Oliver's Soliloquy, Hamlet is on a cliff next to a beach. He wears a black and whit outfit to emphasize the conflict of choosing death or life. In Mel Gibson's Soliloquy, Hamlet walks down a flight of stairs also wearing all black clothing. He talks into the tombs that have been set there a long time ago. This focuses on death because there are bones laying around which signifies decay. In Ethan Hawke's Soliloquy, Hamlet is walking through the action aisle in a blockbuster store. He paces back and forth through the store as this would be a modern interpretation. This focuses on the action vs. inaction because Hamlet is debating whether to do something or not.
I think that Kenneth Branagh's version was the best because he displays emotion in every sentence. Also he portrays Hamlet's current mental state perfectly because of his attitude towards Ophelia, stating "Get thee to a nunnery"(3.1.123) to show his hatred for women which was developed from his mother's unsympathetic behavior towards his father. I think that Laurence Oliver's version was the worst because there was lack of emotion which could confuse the audience. He is also giving a serious speech but it is not effective because of the location he is in which is a beach. A beach is usually a place of peace and calm, the total opposite of disorder which is the main theme in this play. The other two interpretations would be tied for second because they both have great mis en scenes but they could improve on the the actors' emotions to emphasize on Pathos and convince the audience.
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