Question

bethan drama: <i>the tragedy of hamlet</i>
take a look at this image from jonathan price’s adaptation of hamlet.
take a look at this image from sir laurence olivier’s adaptation of hamlet.
which best describes how the two adaptations of hamlet differ?
price’s hamlet appears to be thoughtful, showing him at peace, while olivier’s hamlet appears to be ready to lash out, emphasizing his anger.
price’s hamlet appears to be in agony, emphasizing his madness, while olivier’s hamlet appears to be calm, showing his contemplation.
price’s hamlet seems overjoyed and happy to see his dead father, while olivier’s hamlet appears tormented and irrational.
price’s hamlet has no facial expression, showing that he is unaffected by the ghost’s appearance, while olivier’s hamlet looks to be in pain, showing

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the descriptions of the two Hamlets. In the image of Price’s Hamlet, his posture and expression suggest thoughtfulness and calm. Olivier’s Hamlet, from his image, has a posture that implies readiness to act out of anger. The other options misdescribe the emotions: the second option reverses the emotions, the third incorrectly says Price’s is overjoyed, and the fourth says Price has no expression (which is untrue). So the first option accurately contrasts their emotional portrayals.

Answer:

A. Price’s Hamlet appears to be thoughtful, showing him at peace, while Olivier’s Hamlet appears to be ready to lash out, emphasizing his anger.