Working intro (round 2-With thesis)

Hamlet, Claudius, and Gertrude briskly walk through the bustling streets of Manhattan as Gertrude and Claudius begin to entice Hamlet not to travel to Wittenberg. Hamlet, although irritated, attempts to appease his mother when he states that he will attempt to obey her wishes. Ethan Hawke’s interpretation of the relationship between Hamlet and his elders can readily be applied to modern times. From the backdrop of the big city to the technology available for Hamlet’s solemn soliloquy, Hawke delves into the idea that language can transcend time and setting. In contrast to Hawke, David Tennant depicts Hamlet’s relationship with is elders in an enclosed and private setting. The conversation between Hamlet, Gertrude and Claudius is presented to the public, such as the bishop, yet remains intimate. Although the language in both Ethan Hawke’s and David Tennant’s recreations of Hamlet utilize the same language, the setting in which each scene is portrayed affects the interpersonal relationships of Hamlet with both Gertrude and Claudius.