Hamlet

The bitter and callus tone of Hamlet as he uttered; "That ever I was born to set it right", revealed a side of Hamlet that had not been seen before. Shakespeare's way describing the situation in the dialog conveyed the extreme hatred felt by Hamlet. What made this moment in the play so powerful was Shakespeare's use of auditory sensory images. It wasn't what Hamlet said, it was the tone he used when he said it that portrayed the passion and significance of the situation. After Horatio had seen the ghost in the first act Hamlet, he says; "But, look, the morn in russet mantle clad, walks o"er the dew of yon high eastward hill." Shakespeare doesn't just say, "Sun's coming up!" Instead we are given a description of the sun and it's movement. This two-part description allows the audience to visualize the image more accurately. It provides a visual image for the reader or listener to picture, as well as the movement to indicate that the play has been set into motion by something outside the control of the characters. The motion of the sunset wasn't needed to make the point, but this kinetic imagery enhanced the introduction by metaphorically creating 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 feelings. When he was very angry, he swung the sword around with great force. However, when he was behaving crazily or playfully, he handled the sword lightly, swinging it around wildly. He also used his facial and body expressions to portray different sides of Hamlet's personality.