Kenneth Branagh's film adaptation of Hamlet developed a low esteem for life (1.2.32-33). The film was able to imitate this by physically placing Hamlet's camera angle below him. Hamlet's thoughts on mortality are not the only subject of the monologue, as he also tells the reader of the anguish he feels towards his mother and the new king. As an effective acting choice, Kenneth chose to have dramatic changes in facial expressions throughout the soliloquy, to make it clear when he was muttering to himself or addressing the king and queen. Another effective moment in the scene was when Kenneth Branagh brushed off the confetti that was resting on his shoulder. When the king and queen entered, there were cheers and confetti fell. This moment therefore represents the way in which Hamlet wants to remove all aspects of his mother and the king's life from his own. The coupling of successful technical elements and a clear performance brought the soliloquy to life, while clearly delivering the important information included in

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