Analyze
Using the three versions of the ghost scene that we watched in class, offer your commentary on each film. Consider some of the following points in your critique:
- How did the actors portray the characters?
- Was there music?
- What was the lighting like?
- Were there special effects?
- How did the director use visual elements (such as flashback) to add depth to the scene?
Overall what was the effect of these choices? Do you agree or disagree with the choices the director made? Which version resonated with you the most?
Extend
If you were to interpret this scene through film yourself, how would you approach it? What in particular would you focus on? What in your opinion, is important about this scene and how would you want to convey that?
For example, what do you want to leave your audience with after watching this scene? Is it the despair that the ghost feels? Or Hamlet's frustration? Do you find fault with Gertrude, and want to cast doubt about her involvement? Or is Hamlet imagining this scene? Could you, through directorial choices, convey that Hamlet is imagining all this?
Assignment
Address these questions, or other topics which you feel are relevant, in a minimum of 2-3 paragraphs. When you refer to the movies you should use the director's last name to note the different versions, and when you refer to the characters, use the actor's last names.
Director: (Franco) Zeffirelli Hamlet: (Mel) Gibson
Director: (Kenneth) Branagh Hamlet: (Kenneth) Branagh
Director: (Michael) Almereyda Hamlet: (Ethan) Hawke
Film Version Links
Zeffirelli Version (short clip, but enough to see part of it)
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