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Shakespeare Screen Adaptations: The Case Study of Hamlet

Authors
Wenxin Guo1, *
1School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies, University of Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT, UK
*Corresponding author. Email: fh20wg@leeds.ac.uk
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Wenxin Guo
Available Online 13 February 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-494069-97-8_143How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Shakespeare; Screen adaptations; Hamlet
Abstract

In the field of Shakespeare studies, there are numerous researches on the literary and historical meaning of his works throughout the ages. But film and television are products that appeared within a century and are still developing, so the screen adaptations of Shakespeare may have more room for research and analysis. As a masterpiece of Shakespeare, Hamlet is a play that has been adapted countless times, so this study uses is at the case. The main content of this research is analyzing the different kinds of screen adaptations of Hamlet, and evaluating their significances and suitabilities. The article lists some specific screen works, and investigates the topic by observing how they adapt the original work in terms of plot, picture and mirror movement, as well as their receptions. The study concludes that all kinds of screen adaptations are significant. The works that faithful to the original Hamlet have developed generations of audiences for Shakespeare’s plays, making their longevity after 400 years. The works that borrow from Hamlet allow the story to show distinct humanistic principles in different historical contexts, as well as diverse cultural values in different country contexts. The derivative works of Hamlet begin with distinct views from the original work to tell a new tale or explain a new point of view.

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Proceedings of the 2022 4th International Conference on Literature, Art and Human Development (ICLAHD 2022)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
13 February 2023
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10.2991/978-2-494069-97-8_143
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-494069-97-8_143How to use a DOI?
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© 2023 The Author(s)
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