Compare and contrast the Act I “Frailty, thy name is woman” scenes by both actors.
Read the following scenes from the play Hamlet (LINK download): Act I, Scene II AND Act III, Scene I. View the Hamlet film clips — you can find the links HERE. These clips are from two versions: one starring Mel Gibson as Hamlet (1990) and another starring Ethan Hawke in a modern update (2000). Type your assignment in the text box on Canvas.
Part 1:
First compare and contrast the Act I “Frailty, thy name is woman” scenes by both actors. What is similar and what is different about their performances (their movements, the way they deliver the lines, etc)? What emotions do they portray? Which performance was more effective for you?
Part 2:
Next, compare the famous “To be or not to be” soliloquy from both versions (Act III). Again, compare the performance of the two actors. How do the settings in each reflect the tone of the words in the speech? What was your response to the way that each actor chose to portray the character of Hamlet in this key scene?
Part 3:
Describe your response to seeing these scenes translated from the page to the screen. Did it meet your expectations after reading the text? What stood out to you most in the film depictions of these scenes? ..
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