1st body paragraph (Claudius and Hamlet's relationship)

In both videos, Olivier and Branagh interpret Claudius and Hamlet's relationship differently. Olivier envisions Claudius as very condescending towards Hamlet as Claudius never gives eye contact and keeps walking around the room as if this situation is of very little importance. Claudius belittles Hamlet's hardships and makes it seem that Hamlet's father's death isn't a big deal. Olivier also portrays Gertrude in contrast to Claudius as she is very loving and understanding towards Hamlet's situation and tries to help Hamlet out in any way she can. However in Branagh's version, Claudius is much more interested and has constant eye contact with Hamlet. He also seems very reasonable and sentimental towards Hamlet's situation. And even though we know Claudius killed Hamlet's father, Branagh shows that Claudius is two-faced as he pretends that he actually cares about Hamlet. Both of these videos emphasize different views of the same scene, even though they dictate the same words.

Hamlet Essay Intro

In Lawrence Olivier's and Kenneth Branagh's portrayal of Hamlet Act 1 Scene 2, they both show how this scene can be expressed in many different viewpoints. While Olivier expresses Claudius as very hostile and condescending, Branagh shows Claudius as more considerate and respectful to Hamlet. While the videos portray the scene vividly in their own way, they each emphasize different points. In Olivier's version, Olivier expresses Claudius and his wife teaming up against Hamlet as even though Gertrude is understanding of Hamlet's feelings, Claudius belittles Hamlet's situation and Hamlet's father's death; while in Branagh's description, Claudius is more loving and heartfelt to Hamlet's hardships and tries to help Hamlet get through it.

Hamlet videos

I really like the way how these videos perceive this one scene in many different ways. Some videos show Claudius as nice and respectful which portrays a twist in the story because we all know he killed his brother. However, other videos show Claudius as mean which makes him mean throughout.  Hamlet is also expressed in different ways as in David tenants video, hamlet was very angry and distraught while in the other videos, hamlet is usually confused or anxious as to everything going on. It's interesting however that Gertrude is always flirty with hamlet and always portrays that Oedipus complex.

Videos of Claudius' speech

Laurence Olivier and Kenneth Branagh both perceive this part of the play very differently. Olivier portrays Claudius as condescending as he doesn't show any eye contact, walks around the rooms, and belittles Hamlets' situation and his fathers death. However, Branagh conveys Claudius as very reasonable and sentimental as he tries to be loving and respectful to Hamlet. Also in Olivier, Gertrude is more of hamlets mother than Claudius' wife and also kisses hamlet very passionately. In Branagh, the family meeting is very personal as Claudius and Gertrude try to be very loving and heartfelt while in reality, Claudius is 2-faced.

Polonius

Polonius can be perceived as a very confusing character. As he can be somewhat humorous at times, he also makes very questionable decisions. When he sent his servant Reynaldo to spy on his son, even though his intentions may be good, he is basically ruining his son's reputation by giving Reynaldo permission to ask other people if Laertes drinks, swears, drabs and etc. I believe Polonius is a very malevolent character and isn't a very trustful father. He doesn't trust his daughter Ophelia or his son Laertes.

http://www.helium.com/items/526067-literary-analysis-polonius-by-william-shakespeare

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