Question

Give Director’s Notes

Answer 1

1. Hamlet feels sorrow, regret and finally despair as he pronounces his soliloquy.

2. He realises that his awe is small compared to the burden of death we all carry, so he must "think bloody" from now on.

3. The audience should feel sorry for him, at first, but it should change by his conclusion.

4. The actor should be slow paced, almost still at first, then energetic and louder towards the end. His facial expression must go from sadness to anger, to madness.