Why Is Hamlet's Third Soliloquy

Mel Gibson’s evident emotional frustration makes Hamlet’s Third Soliloquy the superior performance compared to other modern interpretations. Effective dramatics and relevant props bring to life Hamlet’s troubled thoughts. When Gibson enters the crypt, it is obvious that he is pondering the benefits of death, as his demeanor is curious while looking around at the tombs. The skulls and dreary atmosphere assist Hamlet’s belief in suicide. He seems immersed in the idea of death, until he comes to an apparent realization. Hamlet awakes from this thought and starts to contemplate whether death is the right solution after all. Gibson slowly becomes angry, putting his face and hands on the tombs and raising his voice. Unlike David Tennant’s depiction