In director Franco Zeffrelli's version of Hamlet the setting for the ghost scene was very dark and gloomy. It took place on a roof of the castle overlooking the festivities of the court. The ghost was pale however dressed in dark robes and not in armor as said in the book. He spoke in a low, raspy voice and adds drama to the scene. Hamlet's movements are extravagant and help express his emotions.
In director Kennet Branagh's Hamlet the setting is dep in the forest, which is uauly always seen as a place feared by men so it adds an erie tone ti it. Also the foresnt is shaking and smoking and has firey explosions that drama and urgeny to the scene as well. The way the characters speak is also fastor than the other two movies. The Ghost is large, white, scary, and wearing armor from head to toe. Hamlet is dramatic and expresses it though his actions.
In director Michael Almereyda's version of Hamlet the settimg doesnt do a good job of portraying the fear and sorrow of the ghost scene, however the music is slow and sorrowful. The ghost speaks in a hushed tone and if very fluent. He is more effective in expresssing himself than the other ghosts because he uses hand movements and props. Hamlet is a bit quiet when it comes to expressing his emotions.
I believe that the comparing and contrasting between the different version were very effective and gave a good explanation of what its about. However, maybe you should have included more opinions on how it made you reflect on a certain version of it, ex) if it made you understand it more, etc.
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