Ophelia's Eulogy

Let it be known that this sinner be damned to Hell! This girl, Ophelia, has committed suicide. Wandered into a lake! Carelessly! Because of intense lust of a already mad Hamlet, she will now burn for an eternity!

Her intense love for Hamlet drove her into the ground, and how tragic that her family makes her break apart 

from him. Hamlet's fathers death has lead him to madness, and how tragic of Hamlet alone to become insane!  And yet we watch as Hamlet drags a beautiful blossom down, causing her to wither.  Why must love be so blind? 

We clearly see that it was suicide!  Ophelia put so much faith into Hamlet's words.  She let herself become mad by not holding herself to higher tender! A great sin, lust, was  put forth- and while they may not have gotten incredibly close, we see that Hamlet lead Ophelia down the path of the devil!

All and all, we can now reason why Hamlet must be fueled by Laetres- madness, leading Ophelia to death, and killing the beloved Polonius who we shall miss for long talks... It is now I give my best regards to Laetres to successfully kill Hamlet and claim revenge, and sadly not give Ophelia a Christian Burial. Be damned to Hell, lusty woman! Hopefully your soul shall be saved as Laetres takes his revenge...

Edit- Sorry it's so late! Connection in the woods is really tough...

Hamlet's Dilemma

Hamlet, you're weird.  Just before you were like "I don't know what happens after life, I can't kill myself" and yet here you seem so certain that your Uncle will be sent to either Hell or Heaven.  Pick one dude, please.

Now that that's out of the way, I think Hamlet is pretty smart.  Best way to make Claudius suffer would be to put him through an eternity of fire and stuff.  But, leaving him alive can lead him to plot your demise, no?  Seriously he knows you know dude!  While finding the right moment to strike is good and all, there's too much risk.  But I think the risk out-beats the reward, so I personally believe that waiting for a good moment is best.  Currently, Hamlet's safety is at stake.  Claudius has got to be planning something for Hamlet in England.  Also, Hamlet straight up murdered Polonius so Claudius has to be thinking one of two things. The first thing is most likely "OH SH*T THAT COULD HAVE BEEN ME OH GOD OH GOD SEND HIM TO ENGLAND CAPTURE HIM RIGHT NOW JESUS, CHRIST OH LORD."  Likewise, he could be thinking "OHMYGOD HE'S INSANE KILLING AN INNOCENT PERSON SEND HIM AWAY PLEASE I COULD BE NEXT OR EVEN HIS HOT MOM WHO'S MY WIFE OH LORD HELP ME."  Real talk, either way Hamlet messed up hard.  I really do think that Claudius feels guilt.  On page 107, he specifically shows how he is having a hard time finding a prayer that can express his sorrow/regret for murdering his brother.

To Be or Not To Be, 'tis nay phase moth'r!

Introduction

The famous "To Be or Not To Be" speech in the play is a scene in which Hamlet contemplates life or death.  Just as many other comparisons we have done, each interpretation will definitely stack up differently.  LET'S CHECK 'EM OUT!

Oliver's Hamlet
The top-of-the-tower setting over the ocean was a really great choice in my opinion.  It gave the feeling of vast loneliness that Hamlet was feeling then, really no one to talk to about any of what he is going through.  Along with the feeling of loneliness, I applaud the director for making him put the knife up to his neck/body giving off more immediate danger.  Then dropping it as he begins to realize why men do go throw the "whips and scorns" of life.  There's really no use of lighting here, but it's just bright.  I love how Hamlet's actor portrays his lines, very slowly and really thinking with each word.  He slowly recites them to show that whatever Hamlet is saying is hitting him (actual Hamlet in the play) very deeply.  Over-all, I enjoyed this version and I believe it is not fantastic or terrible, just good.

DAMN, Look at that pose GOOD LAWD!  Oh wait I accidentally made a Jojo reference.... I'm trying to stop I swear...

Zeffirelli's Hamlet
It's dark and quiet in this catacomb, Hamlet talks to skeletons/his dead ancestors, and contemplated joining the skeleton army.  I rate this version 12/10 spooks at least. I thought it was a smart choice to make him walk around, the way I saw this interpretation was that Hamlet was calling out to the ancestors.  He asked and pondered what is after his current life, and this subtle element really drove it home for me.  Yet again, no music during the scene but in this case they made it work.  I'd also like to point out how much I appreciated his emotions throughout.  It began with rage, and then as he realized the "rub" and stepped into the literal light he was saddened to understand that he must take on the harshness of life.

THERE WERE SKELETMEN (yes, SKELET. MEN.) SPOOKIN' 'ROUND THE GRAVES WITH HAMLET.  Anyways, this ties into how he was talking to the dead in some hopes that they may speak out and say "you go HERE when you become a skeletman!".  The skeleton war rages onward past death... Hamlet is like a Spooky Scary Skeleton in the sense that he only wants to socialize with Ophelia, but Polonius does not think they should.  'Cause Spooky Scary Skeletons and Hamlet both make Ophelia uncomfortable by grabbing her violently.

Branagh's Hamlet
This adaptation is incredibly bright, not very depressing and more FOR GLORY!  Seriously, this version seems to be more of Hamlet manning up instead of breaking apart.  I dislike this version the most of the four shown, it just feels... of...the others are common in the sense they show Hamlet is weak and his mental state is unwell, and this version shows how he thinks "I'M GOING TO GET REVENGE 'CAUSE I'M MAD AND COOL".  I do like what the do with what they shot for, though.  Looking under what they strove for is pretty good, a great part that shows what I mean is as he touches his knife to his face.  It's creepy and puts out an angry vibe from Hamlet.  Once again, this is looking from the director's eyes on Hamlet being more of revenge instead of his mental state.

Calm down over there, drama queen.  Go listen to some Breaking the Habit and cry some more in your room. (Thanks Derrel Wrights)

Almereyda's Hamlet
I really REALLY am loving this version.  It being modern...well, VHS era modern...hits closer to home for me.  Usually I dislike modern takes on films like Leonardo Decaprio's Romeo and etc., but this director does everything perfect.  Hamlet looks dead, mindlessly wondering around the store contemplating life, just as one would do in deep thought.  The director makes great subtle hints as well, always showing death and destruction on the T.V. whether it be at the store or in his house.  While there's not a lot to discuss in this scene, I still love it for what it does.  I still do not completely understand what makes it so special to me, but I'll find out eventually.

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