Category: Hamlet

Laura Bohannan believed that the universality of Shakespeare would be clear to everyone, regardless of cultural differences. However, she found that her assumptions were challenged when she visited the Tiv in Africa. The Tiv had different ideas about ghosts and omens, which made it difficult for Bohannan to explain the plot of Hamlet to them.…

Scenic design is a vital element in every play. The design portrays the style and the mood of the production used in the play. It also enables the audience to draw a clear distinction between a nonrealistic and a realistic theater. One important element of scene design is design of the costumes. A costume design…

Adaptations, and film adaptations of stage performances, in particular, are not direct translations of the source material in another format but a retelling of a narrative from the understanding of another person. This fact is most evident in Shakespeares works, which are famous for their timeless nature and the myriad of adaptations they have spun.…

Table of Contents Introduction Finding the Light Voice: Loud and Whisper Learn the Directions Blocking Stage Combat Staying Open Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Every actor should be aware of the peculiarities of the character, certain stories related to plays, and the way this character can be beneficially presented to the audience. The more an actor…

Hamlet written by Williams Shakespeare is a significant work in British literature. Its setting is in Denmark, it starts when the old king Hamlet died and in the first Act the Ghost of the old king, Hamlet’s father appears. He wants to speak to Hamlet because of his murder, and Claudius took his throne. He…

As Confucious points out, Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall (‘Confucius Quotes’). Both Shakespeares Hamlet and Sophocles Oedipus are tragic heroes and, therefore, are designed to have low resilience. A resilient character would have traits such as optimism, control over their emotions and less dependence on…

Tragedies are unfortunate events that occur on a daily basis, no matter if they were done on purpose or intentionally. Some things occur for a reason while others cause extreme chaos and distraught. The play Hamlet is based on many tragedies that occur due to one persons selfish actions. The Elizabethan chain of being is…

It is a valid argument that evil is something that we all possess in one way or another. It is also true that evil draws its power from indecision, this can be examined through Hamlet’s behaviour in the play. Hamlet the protagonist has revealed the tendency to overthink and procrastinate upon situations. Life-changing decisions can…

Throughout the play Hamlet, written by William Shakespeare, there are various important themes that are developed among the characters within their respective traits and personalities. However, in the midst of all the chaos and tragedy in the story line, there is one major theme that tends to always stand out in Hamlets life; death. Over…

When the subject of Hamlet is broached in conversation (assumedly by tweed-wearing types), often does the topic sway towards humor, as humor is used very often yet always very strategically in this play about the Dane and the fall of his house. The comedy found in Hamlet varies from the chuckles garnered by the long-winded…