... and expressed a very depressed and confused image that truly conveyed the emotions that Shakespeare himself tried to communicate in his writing. "Zeffirelli's screen interpretation centres on Mel Gibson's deft portrayal of the intense emotions throttling the mind and body of this melancholy Dane" (Brussat, Spirituality and Health). Branagh, in his version flatly regurgitated the soliloquy as he stared at a mirror expressionlessly. The ... already had sexual intercourse and that Hamlet did not want Ophelia any more since her treasure' was lost. In Zeffirelli's version, Ophelia just emphasi...

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... symbolism while giving a bit of ambiguity to its interpretation. 5. Choose 3 characters and discuss how they used relevant gestures, movements, and voices non-verbally. Hamlet, played by Mel Gibson, used many different techniques to portray his character. First of all, non-verbal actions and interaction with props and scenery was a big part of Hamlet's role. For example, Hamlet uses his sword as an extension of his body, because the ... movement of the sword communicates his ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School