Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Colors and Lighting in Hamlet


Color symbolism plays a key role in this scene from Hamlet. There are only a few items of color, including the red of Hamet's uniform and the green and red phones on the right side of the screen. The red of Hamlet's coat could allude to the passion and rage that Hamlet feels as he contemplates suicide. The red and green phones could be placed there to show the contrast of Hamlet's soliloquy and decision whether or not to "stop" his life (red phone), or to "go" on living his life (green phone).

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