A critical guide to Hamlet /
"Shakespeare's troubled character comes to life in this program in the capable hands of leading scholars, as they discuss the major themes of the play, its plot, and the actions of its main characters. Analyzing key scenes, scholars Russell Jackson and Stanley Wells of Stratford-upon-Avon...
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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Princeton, N.J. :
Films for the Humanities & Sciences :
1998.
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| Summary: | "Shakespeare's troubled character comes to life in this program in the capable hands of leading scholars, as they discuss the major themes of the play, its plot, and the actions of its main characters. Analyzing key scenes, scholars Russell Jackson and Stanley Wells of Stratford-upon-Avon offer insights into the underlying meaning of Hamlet's eloquent soliloquies, as well as the play's eight violent deaths, adultery, ghostly haunting, and ultimate tragic end. Death and revenge are explored as major themes of the work, as well as Shakespeare's playful inclusion of comedic relief. An analysis of Hamlet's relationships with his mother and Ophelia provides interesting insights into his multifaceted character."--Description provided by Films Media Group. |
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| Item Description: | Streaming video (31 min. : sd., color). Viewers can access the entire video, or view individual chapters separately. Title from video (viewed 11-28-2007). Features film extracts by performers of the Stratford Shakespeare Company and addresses the main themes of the work. Electronic resource. |
| Format: | System requirements: Windows Media Player or Quicktime. Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Production Credits: | Camerawork, Chris Weaver, Jeremy Freeston, Richard Smith ; editors, Bob Rootes, Chris Gormlie. |