Hamlet Film Adaptations Overview

These flashcards cover key interpretations and thematic elements in various film adaptations of Hamlet as discussed in the lecture notes.

In Gibson’s Hamlet, the director adds a sense of __ tension between Hamlet and Gertrude, which is not as clear in the original text.

sexual

Branagh’s Hamlet focuses on power, politics, and __ struggle rather than psychological drama.

psychological

In Tennant’s adaptation, Hamlet's transition is marked by his __ paranoia and mental instability.

modern

The setting of Tennant's Hamlet is a contemporary, __-heavy world, emphasizing themes of spying.

surveillance

The film adaptation by Branagh is noted for being the __ Hamlet film, keeping every line of dialogue.

longest

Hamlet's soliloquies in Tennant's version often come across as __ outbursts of emotion.

sudden

In Gibson’s film, Hamlet’s character is portrayed as more __ and aggressive than in the original play.

physical

The character of Claudius is described as a coldly intelligent, __ politician.

fanged

In Branagh's Hamlet, __ are used throughout to illustrate themes of deception and self-reflection.

mirrors

Critics argue that Tennant's frequent breaking of the __ might be too much given the intensity of the play's themes.

fourth wall