Why watch the modern remake of a play when you could read it in the classic, original version? There are strong comparisons between reading the play and watching the movie. The play, The Tempest by William Shakespeare, is better than the movie by Julie Taymor because the play has a realistic, representation of characters and allows readers to take their time while reading for better comprehension. The play has a strong portrayal of the original characters, unlike the movie. “What have we here? A man or a fish? Dead or alive? A fish. He smells like a fish, a very ancient and fish-like smell, a kind of not-of-the-newest poor-john. A strange fish!” (II.ii.24-26) In the play, Shakespeare clearly represents Caliban as a fish-like creature with strong imagery. The movie did not do Caliban justice and only made him look like a painted human. “Four legs and two voices- a most delicate monster” (II.ii.71).
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The movie jumps from scene to scene and includes distracting, heavy music specifically during the part when Ariel is finally being freed in the first scene of Act V. This part is a big deal considering Ariel is leaving for good after all his help. Yet the movie plays fast rock music during it when there should be light, peaceful music wishing him goodbye. Not only the music, but also the quick scene jumps make it harder to understand. The play goes more into detail and the reader can look back at if needed at any moment. It also gives the reader the opportunity to analyze the characters easily. This helps for easier comprehension and shows Shakespeare’s incredible play in its true form.
Reading the original play gives a true look into The Tempest. The play depicts stronger characters and provides easier understanding for all readers to enjoy. Having the option to read an original Shakespeare play over a movie is always the better
The movie jumps from scene to scene and includes distracting, heavy music specifically during the part when Ariel is finally being freed in the first scene of Act V. This part is a big deal considering Ariel is leaving for good after all his help. Yet the movie plays fast rock music during it when there should be light, peaceful music wishing him goodbye. Not only the music, but also the quick scene jumps make it harder to understand. The play goes more into detail and the reader can look back at if needed at any moment. It also gives the reader the opportunity to analyze the characters easily. This helps for easier comprehension and shows Shakespeare’s incredible play in its true form.
Reading the original play gives a true look into The Tempest. The play depicts stronger characters and provides easier understanding for all readers to enjoy. Having the option to read an original Shakespeare play over a movie is always the better