Hamlet: Interpretations Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
David Tennant- surveillance
A
The play has cameras watching those in the kingdom.
Is it a biblical reference of always being watched by God?
The fear of being watched by those higher up in the hierarchy?
2
Q
David Tennant- act 1, scene 5
A
Hamlet cuts his palm to swear to the ghost that he will get revenge
3
Q
David Tennant- act 3, scene 4
A
Hamlet’s physicality towards Gertrude (throwing her on the bed)
Attitudes towards women
Sexism
4
Q
Kenneth Branagh- hamlet and Ophelia relationship
A
They are sexually active
5
Q
KB- poisoning
A
The film adaptation actually shows the murder of Claudius (the lengths people will go to to climb their place in the hierarchy.)
6
Q
KB- polonius
A
He has sex workers in his bed whilst talking about purity of women
7
Q
KB- Ophelia
A
She stands up for herself more
