Take a look at this image from Jonathan Price’s adaptation of Hamlet.
An actor portraying Hamlet.
Take a look at this image from Sir Laurence Olivier’s adaptation of Hamlet.
An actor portraying Hamlet.
Which best describes how the two adaptations of Hamlet differ?
Price’s Hamlet is carefree and unaffected by the ghost’s appearance, while Olivier’s Hamlet appears to be deeply sorrowful and pained.
Price’s Hamlet is tortured and at the edge of madness, while Olivier’s Hamlet appears to be calm and contemplative.
Price’s Hamlet is thoughtful and at peace, while Olivier’s Hamlet appears to be angry and quick to lash out.
Price’s Hamlet is overjoyed and happy to see his dead father, while Olivier’s Hamlet appears tormented and irrational.