"To be or not to be " Tatianna7

         To be or not to be is one of the most popular speeches causing it to be enact by various amount of directors.
         One of the many versions is done by Oliver . Having the scene above the sea represents his 'sea' of problems. The wave sounds represents his problems crashing into his life with no warning. I also feel as if the wave sounds are symbolic to how absent minded he became thinking about death. Doing the scene in black and white gives off the effect of the gloominess and sadness which the speech brings about. Hamlet in this version voices his idea in such a monotone as if it has been his long dying wish for it to happen; as if death does not phase him.

        Mel Gibson's version is really great especially since it is set in a tomb which gives of the feeling of the time period Hamlet was set in. He absent mindlessly stared at the dead bodies as if wondering how it feels to sleep forever. Gibson gives off the idea that Hamlet's suicidal thoughts are becoming stronger and more wanted. He also brings out a great point of view about suicide and how much thought is placed on suicide most of the time.
     

          Kenneth Branagh's version was not bad but could have been done better. The lighting could have been darker and castle could have had a more 'ancient' look. Hamlet uses the mirror to convince himself and uses the mirror as a symbol to his internal struggles he faces. Being alone in the castle most of the time shows how alone he is with his though. Even though it was not badly done I still have a strong dislike for his version because of how much it seems like a 'rip-off '.
       
          Almereyda's version is actually great. Hamlet walks in an 'action' aisle which is ironic because of failure to take action. Him also walking through the store alone and talking to his subconscious shows how alone he is with his thoughts and no one has an idea of what is going through his head. I also think him walking alone in a 'crowded' store symbolizes how there are many people around but no to talk to or listen his problems.

       There are many versions of this scene because of the major internal struggle which is present. Most times people think of suicide  whether it has to do with their love life or the feeling of being alone.This scene in all versions depicts it well and shows how your thoughts can eat you alive.