hamlet ghost films*

The first film that we watched of Hamlet was very dark and scary to create the mood. The ghost changed his voice to be loud at some parts to express his revenge he wanted but then he became soft at other parts to get Hamlet feeling sad. Hamlet's face expression captured how he had felt. In the first film emotions played a big part. When they glanced inside it was bright and people were partying so that expressed the good moods but outside on the rooftop with Hamlet and the ghost was the opposite.

The second film was like the first film in which it was dark and scary, he ghosts voice was like a whisper and some parts and very deep at others but remains scary. In the beginning Hamlet is talking fast explosions are going off and there is a lot happening. While the ghost is talking they show many flashbacks which I think was a good method and gave a better understanding of what he was saying. The ghost gets very close to Hamlet and the camera zooms on his scary cold eyes to make you look into his eyes and feel how he's trying to make Hamlet feel. This film tries to make you feel more involved.

The third film was interesting because it was more modern even though the language was the same, the movements and the settings were modern day. This film is different from all the others because it is the only film that the ghost touches Hamlet, the other two they become close but never touch. Throughout this film I think it is more emotional because the ghost is a normal person and he is gripping onto his hankerchief to show how he's feeling, also they share a lot of tears unlike the other films.

I think Serling's quote is basically saying that not all violence is created with weapons. Violence and evil starts inside yourself with something as simple as a thought. The thought can then grow and unleash the monster that is inside yourself. When we think of violence everyone automatically thinks of fights or weapons. Many don't realize all the violence that can be just created with words and then into actions. I agree with this quote especially after watching the Salem Witch Trials because these girls drove the town mad with accusations without evidence they convinced the town and that was enough to cause the town mad.

p. 1235 "They did not celebrate Christmas and a holiday from work meant only that hey must concentrate even more upon prayer."

Society back in the times of when the story took place was much different than today. Celebrations didn't exist to them but now we not only celebrate holidays but we prepare, decorate and look forward to them. The town in Salem seems to be a gloomy dreadful place to live compared to the happiness and excitement we share on holidays today. In the present days off from work are known as vacation days because you are able to relax or do whatever you please on these days. When vacations come to mind you think of something fun but in this story a holiday from work was more time to pray. Another thing that has changed is religion. We don't have to spend hours at church and sermons like they did. Going to church and praying is an option and we all make our own choices about it.