Act three, scene one of Hamlet, shows the character Hamlet contemplating between killing himself or fighting back against those who have harmed him. He appears to dread what might happen after death, but still considers suicide, even though death could lead to something worse that his current life. He is insane with different thoughts which are confusing him. He is constantly analyzing the things that happened in his life, and now holds his own life in his own hands, fearing hell, and fearing life.
Hamlet appears very philosophical, and perhaps he is, or maybe he is just using philosophy to disguise his fears, like a child who hides under the covers. Tennant seems to preform Hamlet with this state of mind. He is scared of what it’s to come, but still ponders about what is to be done.
David Tennants brilliant performance seemed to execute, one of the most famous monologues in history, exactly the way it should be. The monologue was contemplative, awing, haunting and simple. Tennant shows all these aspects of Hamlet and he shows us that Hamlet is really thinking, like the character should. He truly portrays the anguish Hamlet feels. Tennant places his whole body in the scene, for example when he says “to sleep” he sounds tired, which suggest that Hamlet hasn’t had a lot of sleep recently.
Tennant really showed us someone who is contemplating between suicide and life. He turns into Hamlet and makes us forget that he is just acting. When an actor really understands what they are talking about, a scene, such as this one, will be flawless.
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