These two, judging by costuming and architecture are from the late Medieval period, entering into the early Renaissance. ... In this beginning scene, the positioning of Hamlet is extremely important. In all the film versions, the position of Hamlet at the beginning foreshadows how he will be characterized through the rest of the film. ... However, Fortinbras remains as a distant presence in this film, mentioned almost as an after thought at the beginning and the end. ...

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Seneca, set all of the ideas and the norms for all revenge play writers in the Renaissance era including William Shakespeare. ... At the beginning of the play it is clear to the audience that Hamlet is very fond of Ophelia. ...

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