Different Versions Of The Play

Question 1

How is tension built in 1.1 (Branagh)

Answer 1

Music and quiet voices contrasted with shouting when the ghost arrives

Question 2

(Branagh) who speaks on a voice over in 1.1?

Answer 2

Fortinbras

Question 3

How does Gertrude’s expression change in 1.2 (Branagh)

Answer 3

From smug to uncomfortable

Question 4

When does Clausius’ speech change tempo in 1.2? (Branagh)

Answer 4

Slow when talking about incest quick when talking about war

Question 5

Body language between hamlet and Claudius and Hamlet in 1.2 (Branagh)

Answer 5

They exchange stern looks and eye rolls

Question 6

How does Gertrude speak to hamlet in 1.2? (Branagh)

Answer 6

Lovingly

Question 7

Relationship between Laertes and Ophelia in 1.3 (Branagh)

Answer 7

Caring and light hearted. Ophelia is not afraid

Question 8

How does Laertes seem in 1.3? (Branagh)

Answer 8

Emotional and nervous

Question 9

What is Ophelia closed behind in 1.3? (Branagh)

Answer 9

Bared doors

Question 10

Polonius and Ophelia in 1.3 (Branagh)

Answer 10

Ophelia’s words are forced out of her my Polonius

Question 11

What plays over the top of Polonius and Ophelia’s conversation in 1.3 (Branagh)?

Answer 11

Flashback of Ophelia and Hamlet having sex

Question 12

Where is 1.5 set (Branagh)

Answer 12

In a forest at night time

Question 13

How does hamlet seem when the ghost is talking to him?1.5 (Branagh)

Answer 13

Hypnotised

Question 14

How is OH’s death shown in 1.5 (Branagh)

Answer 14

Through a flash back

Question 15

Flash back of Gertrude and Claudius flirting when OH was alive is shown how? 1.5 (Branagh)

Answer 15

Flashback

Question 16

How does Branagh show family resemblance between hamlet and the ghost

Answer 16

Flips between shots of their eyes

Question 17

What happens when the ghost goes? 1.5 Branagh

Answer 17

Set shakes like and earthquake

Question 18

2.1 Polonius’ room (Branagh)

Answer 18

Prostitutes on the bed, ironic as he wants to make sure Laertes will not do the same

Question 19

What does Ophelia do in 2.1 Branagh

Answer 19

Rein-acts hamlets actions on Polonius

Question 20

Why is Ophelia angry and shouting in 2.1 Branagh

Answer 20

Polonius made her repel hamlets letters - could be guilt

Question 21

How does Ophelia read the letter to the king and queen? 2.2 Branagh

Answer 21

Whilst crying

Question 22

How does Hamlets tone shift when talking to rosencrantz and guildenstern in 2.2 Branagh

Answer 22

From a soft tone back to stern angry tone frequently - frantic

Question 23

Tennant - 3.1 where is Polonius in nunnery scene

Answer 23

Behind glass

Question 24

3.1 tennant - what is watching him?

Answer 24

CCTV

Question 25

What is Ophelia doing whilst delivering her soliloquy?3.1 tennant

Answer 25

Crying alone on the floor

Question 26

3.2b tennant - how is hamlet sarcastic

Answer 26

Whistles to the music of the play before it starts

Question 27

3.2 tennant - how does hamlet watch Claudius’ reaction to the play?

Answer 27

Through a video camera

Question 28

3.2 - tennant- where does hamlet sit

Answer 28

Between Ophelia’s legs on the floor

Question 29

When Claudius leaves where does he exit- tennant 3.2

Answer 29

Across the stage shaking his head at hamlet

Question 30

Hamlet after the play 3.2 tennant

Answer 30

Sits on the thrown with a crown on and acts childish and playful, speaking into camera in evil tone

Question 31

How does Clausius seem 3.3 tennant

Answer 31

Physically ill with guilt

Question 32

‘Now I might do it pat’ soliloquy 3.3 tennant

Answer 32

Voice over whilst stood with sword above Claudius’ head, still wearing a crown

Question 33

After Claudius has finished ‘praying’ 3.3 tennant

Answer 33

Gets up and leaves smirking

Question 34

Before hamlet enters the closet 3.4 tennant

Answer 34

Gertrude smokes into a mirror taking off wig

Question 35

What does hamlet do to Gertrude? 3.4 tennant

Answer 35

Pushes her on to the bed forcefully

Question 36

How does hamlet kill Polonius 3.4 tennant

Answer 36

With a gun

Question 37

How does hamlet act around the ghost 3.4 tennant

Answer 37

Weak and helpless

Question 38

What does Gertrude do when hamlet leaves 3.4 tennant

Answer 38

Sobs

Question 39

Globe - Rosencrantz and Guildenstern

Answer 39

Women and one is mute

Question 40

Hamlet in globe version

Answer 40

Dressed as a clown played by a woman

Question 41

Ghost in globe version

Answer 41

Speaks calmly and paternally

Question 42

Ophelia in globe version

Answer 42

Played by a man

Question 43

2011 Ophelia’s madness

Answer 43

Wears a veil to depict how madness lingers around her