| Element | Hamlet | Twelfth Night |
|---------|--------|---------------|
| Setting | The castle of Elsinore | A room in Olivia's house |
| Costumes | Traditional Elizabethan clothing | Traditional Elizabethan clothing |
| Acting Style | Intense and serious | Lighthearted and comedic |
| Language | Poetic and formal | Poetic and formal |
| Music | None | None |
The two theatrical versions have many similarities, such as the setting and costumes, which are both traditional Elizabethan clothing. The language used in both versions is also poetic and formal. However, there are some differences between the two versions. The acting style in Hamlet is intense and serious, while the acting style in Twelfth Night is lighthearted and comedic. Additionally, neither version uses music. These differences in acting style and the lack of music enhance the audience's experience by creating a contrast between the two plays. In Hamlet, the intense and serious acting style helps to emphasize the tragedy of the play, while in Twelfth Night, the lighthearted and comedic acting style helps to emphasize the comedy of the play. The lack of music in both versions also helps to emphasize the dialogue and the emotions of the characters.
Now compare and contrast the techniques in the two theatrical versions that you watched. In the table below, describe the similarities and differences between the two versions for each element of the performance. Note how the techniques enhance or alter the audience’s experience and what meanings (shades of characterization, connotations of words, etc.) become clearer as you watch the two presentations.
Between:
- Hamlet, Act III, Scene i
- Twelfth Night, Act II Scene IV
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