Why should you read "Hamlet"? - Iseult Gillespie
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- Explore William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, “Hamlet,” a play about conspiracy, deception and the tragic consequences of indecision.
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“Who’s there?” Whispered in the dark, this question begins a tale of conspiracy, deception and moral ambiguity. And in a play where everyone has something to hide, its answer is far from simple. Written by William Shakespeare, “Hamlet” depicts its titular character haunted by the past, but immobilized by the future. Iseult Gillespie digs into the humanity and tragedy of Hamlet.
Lesson by Iseult Gillespie, directed by Lucy Animation Studio.
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Why you should read something? Because TED ED knows how to make marvelous videos that convince you to read that something
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Me thinkest you think too much.
Or because school forces you to read centuries old stories that are almost incomprehensible because of the language used
To learn better English.
Haahhaha
Hamlet sounds like a master procrastinator
Relatable
He does seem to be in a dual or bipolar state of mind, unconsciousness might got overloaded when processing attitude and behavior.
What is a lion without his female, nothing to protect but to eat, desire and chaos.
Madness as illusion walks.
Sounds Like me
Yup
What people ignore when talking about Hamlet's alleged procrastination is that King Claudius is almost certainly surrounded by bodyguards and other armed men, so any assassination attempt will likely amount to suicide on Hamlet's part. No wonder he hesitates.
*"You can't get people to read Shakespeare"*
*TED-Ed: **_Hold my animations_*
@@Yiran using the star '*' at the extreme ends of a sentence.
How do you *hold* animations?
How do u make it slant??
@@iamrahatul doesn't matter its a good joke
@@ammarsiddiqui3602 If you think that was a joke too 😂
Love these "why you should read" videos
Yes they speak to the heart of these amazing texts with mind bending animations ❤️
czcams.com/play/PLJicmE8fK0EiUroVhuEyeOYkAGAAB58Xx.html I am about to finish it...
Thanks quarantine.
@Darshana Ambulkar
I love these videos too!
Same
Someday u’ll see “why should you read “Amedeo”? (Amedeo is my book)😃
Can we just take a moment to appreciate how well he had said hamlet's soliloquy?
No tf u mean
Spoon Taco 2:35
He does a fine job. I do wish the animator did not include the skull in that scene, because that perpetuates the misunderstanding of when the skull-holding occurs in hamlet.
The animation is the main reason it seems so good
There is a video of Benedict Cumberbatch doing that same soliloquy. It is breathtaking.
As an animation student I'm freaking out over the quality of this vid
I swear they have some talented ppl at Ted
i know right
Wow, I wish my country has offered majors in amination. But mostly it's either doctor or an engineer. Anyways, yeah I live for Ted-Ed videos.
*Ted-Ed:* Why should you read _"Hamlet?"_
*Me:* because you told me to
Ok T-800..
Fuqn same m8
Ted-Ed never disappoints in terms of animation.
In all terms..
Makes me wonder which app they use for the animation
✌🏻🔝💯🥳
I swear it's in the same table of pexar and Disney in terms of animation
Watch Lion KIng if you want the children friendly version of Hamlet
I need some time to think now
"Long... Live The King."
More like Kimba the White Lion knock off!
Exactly my thoughts.
@@ZaxorVonSkyler
That too
To watch or not to watch this TED-ED video? That is the question.
It sounds like there is only one choice.
Is that a question?
not a question that needs asking
Whether 'tis nobler than to watch pood's outro
Is there any spoilers in the video?
If you find reading Shakespeare difficult, you can always watch the play! There are lots of versions online - I like to watch with subtitles. It’s how Hamlet would have been originally been presented to audiences, and helps to see the intended emotion meaning behind some of the old/obscure language of the text
Are the plays in actual English or 1600s mumbo jumbo? Because after 2 straight weeks of forced reading of that incoherent rambling I think my brain would explode
@@crappyaccount the plays are in early modern english! So still technically the same language (unlike old English and Middle english), but quite different from how we normally speak. Shakespeare also invented words, so a bit of it is stuff he just made up. A really interesting thing is what is called the great vowel shift, which was when the vowels in English shifted (obviously). This happened after standardised spelling (one reason english spelling seems weird) and Shakespeare were things. We probably won't ever really know for certain how words were pronounced back then, but thanks to people like Shakespeare, who wrote things with a specific set of rules, we know which words rhyme with which words, and how many syllables words were supposed to have. This allows us to make guesses about how these words were pronounced. :)
Shakespeare plays are supposed to be heard anyway. It's better that way
I also like reading the play out loud to myself and giving each character a voice.
@@crappyaccount Does it trouble you to think that English speakers from the 1600's would call our "actual" English "mumbo jumbo," I wonder? Who is right: you, or they?
"Hamlet is lit," - some 1600s guy
The Great CooLite
“Hamlet is lit”-Me after watching this video
Ham-lit.
Marc Adrian dela Rosa AYE XD
Good one, Marc
Only 1600s kids would understand lol
"Edgy af" - another 1600's guy
Ted-Ed's animations are worth living for
Nice to see you in this video as well. 😁
I see u EVERYWHERE
Boy! I didn't know you watched videos like these as well
Do you watch all videos in history ? You everywhere dude!
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*_To read or not to read ? TED ED answers the question_*
How does this not have more likes ?!
I know the animations are always great but I've come to realize that it's not just the animation but it's marriage with the writing that makes it extra great.
Hamlet changed my life. Reading hamlet in my first year of college equipped me with the tools necessary to really enjoy and appreciate culture and art. Hamlet is fulll to the brim with themes and underlying messages. Hamlet is so entertaining and hilarious in its own way. Love it❤️
2:35 Hamlet was not holding a skull during this scene. He was holding it in the “Alas, poor Yorick” graveyard scene. I wish people would stop perpetuating this misconception.
I believe its symbolic of how Hamlet is talking to himself, his own soul and heart, discussing the dilemmas he's facing whilst personifying himself in the skull.
@@TyrDrum It makes sense that he stabs the skull in the animation then, since he's contemplating suicide in the speech.
Can anyone please tell me Whether Gertrude was involved in King Hamlet's assassination? Two of my teachers are giving contradictory statements....
Thank you for pointing this out. Thank you
@@birendrakaruan344
No The queen was not involved. The Queen loved Hamlet even to her last breath. King Claudius and Laertes conspired Hamlet's death.
Hamlet is by far my favourite Shakespearean play. Its real essence lies in the power of its tragedy and the mind bending plot.
Is it weird that I was watching something about Hamlet and suddenly got a notification from Ted about Hamlet?!!
no
I watched the bbc drama with David Tennant as Hamlet, and I started to search more information about this tragedy, and what blowed my mind is that any actor feels Hamlet his way, I mean someone act like Hamlet actually sees the ghost of the father, someone else act like the ghost is inside Hamlet's head, and this change everything in the play!
How can the ghost be in his head while his officers were the first ones who saw the it ? Seriously
@@mellomell7269 To be fair, Gertrude doesn’t see the dead King when he appears to Hamlet after Polonius is slain-only Hamlet sees him. The theme of violence “to ones ears” in how suggesting makes people believe is also at play in convincing Hamlet (like Claudius persuading Laertes to murder Hamelt) that a wrong must be made right.
Though you are correct that the Kong is said to appear to the nightwatch & Horatio at the start-though even this could be questioned insofar as an apparition at night by men readying for war, mourning the King (who would likely have the King on their mind), and even unsure of who all is approaching at night-as evidence by the first line.
Ambiguity looms large in this play, and the more one studies the less certain one becomes in determining what all is real or imagined.
Tennant absolutely NAILS that performance. If you're reading this and haven't seen it, it's on CZcams; PLEASE go look it up.
Hamlet was a great tragedy play written by William Shakespeare. Thanks for telling me to reread it...
I advise most of you to read it as well
@@Alkalus yes sure
Reading these in high school, Hamlet & Othello are some of my favorite Shakespearean tragedies. Something about watching that drama unfold is so awesome.
A reflection on The Tragedy of Hamlet!
The Tragedy of Hamlet is one of Shakespeare's most famous and enduring works. The play follows the story of Prince Hamlet of Denmark, who is visited by the ghost of his father and urged to seek revenge against his uncle, who has murdered his father and seized the throne.
One of the things that makes Hamlet so special is its complex characters. Hamlet himself is a deeply troubled and conflicted character, struggling with grief, anger, and self-doubt. Other characters, such as Ophelia, are also richly drawn and add depth to the play.
Another noteworthy aspect of Hamlet is its exploration of themes such as revenge, betrayal, and the corrupting influence of power. These themes are still relevant today, and the play's exploration of them continues to resonate with audiences.
Hamlet is also notable for its language, which is poetic, eloquent, and full of memorable phrases. Lines such as "To be, or not to be" and "Something is rotten in the state of Denmark" have become iconic and continue to be quoted and referenced today.
In conclusion, The Tragedy of Hamlet is a masterpiece of literature that continues to captivate audiences and inspire reflection on important themes and human experiences. Its enduring popularity is a testament to Shakespeare's enduring influence and the timeless appeal of his work. 0:20
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*I'm in love with these 'Why should you read _' videos!*
Intriguing commentary & brilliant animation ♥️
"Hamlet depicts its titular character haunted by the past, but immobilized by the future." Oh my, such poetry
I love these videos you make on books.
Thanks! Good morning to you!
You are welcome! And good morning to you too! If you have more questions, feel free to ask.
lol 3:03
The animation and art quality in this videos were incredible
It's the inner battle between life and death. The one we all go through everytime we loose a beloved person.
Thank you TED-Ed
Ecxept that Soliloquy he did with the famous "To be or not to be" line, he wasn't holding the skull. He holds Yorick's skull towards the end at the graveyard before Ophelia's funeral.
for the last time,,,,HE ISNT HOLDING THE SKULL DURING THE “TO BE OR NOT TO BE” PART
vincentelric thank goodness someone else was thinking it. I got kinda mad when I saw that!
A man of infinite jest...
I remember in school in history class we had to act out hamlet and I was hamlet and all you heard was screaming and laughing
I really enjoyed reading Hamlet! This video provides a really good insight!❤️
“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.”
William Shakespear, Hamlet 1:03
Why does his voice possess me...so creepy yet calming ahhh
The animation is amazing!
I always wanted to understand what the notoriety behind Shakespeare and now I get it. Hamlet also sounds a lot like Crime and Punishment to me, which is also a great read if anyone thought something more modern might but more cohesive scepticism within the mind.
TED-Ed > school
Hamlet is like those teachers who answer your questions with questions
*To be or not to be*
Hamlet: Wait.. that reminds me of another question I have
*Recites the whole book*
Hamlet was one of the tragedies which greatly affected me after reading it.I never connected to any of the Shakespeare's works as I did to Hamlet.The death of his lover,watching his mother being married to his father's murderer,knowing his friends would murder him to dying in the end;Hamlet is one of the greatest tragedies written in the English literature, if not the greatest.
the crazy part is Hamlet's plan was to act crazy so that king Claudius and them wouldn't questions Hamlet's odd actions, but throughout the play, I questioned whether he was acting or if he was actually going insane, and I'm still not sure which one it is.
I had to read Hamlet in tenth grade and I found the story to be funny. Is there something wrong with me?
After reading the story, each student in my class had to choose, analyze, and recite (from memory) one of the soliloquies. I chose Hamlet's first soliloquy because it had a lot of allusions to Greek mythology and his indecisiveness entertained me. It also wasn't too long or too short, and I actually enjoyed memorizing and analyzing it. I still know it by heart.
I'd definitely recommend Hamlet to anyone. Obviously, the language may be hard to understand, but the story is worth the struggle.
am in 10th rn and we don't have this but still am reading all this and everything
ik its been a year since you wrote this but can you tell me if the hamlet you read and the one being recommended by this video is the screenplay or the novel? Id be interested in reading it but I'm not sure which I should go for
@@deadmeat3376 hamlet is a play, that’s the only way to read it.
@@oyasuminafan6625 ah ok, I saw something that said it was the play adapted into a novel, I wasn’t sure which was the default way to read it
@@deadmeat3376 the original by William Shakespeare is the only "official" one
Damn, I can't express enough how much I appreciate this. Hamlet is definitely one of the most human characters in all literature. Thank you.
This has to be my favorite TED-Ed series. The animation and analyzation are so detailed, and they even do background research about the author, the date it was written, and what it may have meant to them. Thanks for posting these, Ted-Ed!
Mourning normally
Hamlet: nah
Acting crazy
Hamlet: A P R I C O T S
It’s also good to reread hamlet once in a while. I read it last year and loved it, but coming to it again now takes it to a new level as I lost a family member recently and have also been struggling with some complex emotions and contemplating mortality more than ever
i love the "why should you read" series. i have been waiting for like a month for this, please make more. and i feel like this really helps me in school too.
I WAS JUST ABOUT BUY THIS BOOK TOMORROW THANK YOU TED ED I LOVE YOH
have u guys done a video like this on The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry yet?? because if not, then u definitely should!!
Oooh yesssss or Camus’ “L’Étranger”!
« Aujourd’hui, ma mère est morte »
TED-Ed's visual education game is strong as always! Love this - masterfully combining literature with animation,which makes for an even more effective lesson - as Shakespeare's world is not only meant to be heard, but also seen. This is great, keep 'em coming!
I’ve been finding so many great literature pieces from this channel
Thank you TED-ED for slowly bringing me back into the beautiful world of literature
I read hamlet for my english 102 class, truly is a masterpiece, funny how an old book could still have so much meaning to this day
This was a great representation of the play! I loved the “to be or not to be” soliloquy with the yorick skull:)
Ted-Ed as usual is short, to the point and most importantly breathtaking. This was awesome. Thank you so much TedEd your video on Macbeth and Midsummer had helped me for my finals a lot!! Please keep posting videos on Shakespeare. I am a huge fan of his works.
as an actor, artist, & shakespeare lover, this video is breathtaking! the animation is absolutely astounding & i believe it truly captures the essence of Hamlet. not to mention the voice acting! definitely one of my favorite TED ED videos
This animation is absolutely stunning and fits the atmosphere Hamlet creates perfectly
Hi ted Ed I love ur videos and I aspire to be a great informative content creator like you!
Those mad "ticks" were intense!
The more I listen, the more I understand. I have an assignment on this and couldn't quite write it down, but after having a problem like hamlet on the "who to trust and who to believe" part, I can now relate to him more and understand just how well written this videos are.
This lesson is fantastic! It synthesizes the whole moral dilemma that Prince Hamlet tries to cope with throughout the play. I'll be more than glad to share this link with my English class! 😊❤ Thanks indeed, TED Ed! 😊❤🎊🎉
Never miss a Ted Ed video , great animation and easy to understand format while still maintaining quality information.
Your “Why you should read” series really help motivate me into reading these stories and more! Keep it up!
Many well are enthralled by the passage in Hamlet, "to be, or not to be.'". I found Hamlet's musing on the state of humanity more profound, "what a piece of work is man...".
Ted-ed this video is of the most amazing videos of yours. It's enchanting, I literally felt the Hamlet chaotic world.
Tragedies, Macbeth is one of my favorites
In my opinion, it's one of the best plays ever. I have always loved the themes it surrounded and the self-questioning thing going on
The animation on this video is phenomenal! I love how well it depicts hamlet maddening thoughts
This is easily TED-Ed's best yet; I come back to this almost every week
One of my most favorite stories from Shakespeare.
Ted Ed told me to read, and I shall read.
These animations, comments and analysis are beyond marvelous!
I can't believe such an animation and writing can even exist and I'm living in this era.
Hi ted-ed
Another great video with splendid animation..
Thank you..🙏👍😊
Naveen You are everywhere.
@@BumanHeing
Where else did you saw me?
"There are more things in heaven and Earth Horatio than are dreamt of in your philosophy"
Great work as always Ted-Ed ♥️
The people behind these wonderful animations are really worthy of a noble for creativeness ( not sure if it even exists ). Every time i watch one of your videos, i become speechless! The animations and the voices are compatible with the tale in a surprisingly creative way!
Lucy animation studio, your work is breathtaking. My hat is off and I bow.
This animation and narration is stunning! I could feel how seemingly conflicted the prince was. Definitely gonna read Hamlet. This series is awesome!
This is so well explained. I was convinced to read Hamlet yet again :)
Out of all the literary videos by TedEd, I find this one the best... It's so beautifully narrated, the graphics-everything is just the best
This is one of my favourite texts to teach to high school English students. Thank you so much.
Can your next video please be a riddle video? I really enjoy watching those. Love your videos♥️♥️
I was laughing hard in the beginning cos I thought the "Who's there?" sounded too much like Batman's voice. XD
loll
Didnt laugh for long then?
That was one of the best videos and voice overs I've ever seen. Thanks
Love this series. It's amazing how insightful they are. You should do a video on Palace of illusions.
Kind of cool to think that hamlet was only 400 years old. We went from paper to smartphones that's crazy.
Amazing video’s
Keep it up!
Wonderful! Loved your talk and the animation! I was a freshman in High School and you couldn't have gotten me near Shakespeare. Then I picked up a paperback of Hamlet in the school library, read the blurb on the back and found out Hamlet had a ghost in it. I loved that stuff! You couldn't keep me away from Shakespeare after that!
I actually appreciate the speaker more than the illustration (don't get me wrong, it's great too!)-the narration is art on its own in this video!
common misconception: Hamlet wasn't holding Yorick's skull in the "to be or not to be" monologue. That's a different monologue entirely.
Could you do a why you should read agatha christie?
I love to see a why you should read "And then there were None" Video.
@@unclepatrick2 amazing suspense!!
Oh I'd just freak out if they did a video on a brazilian book!
OMG YES PLS
From the past few days I was thinking of picking Shakespeare's tragedies and now after watching this video I have ordered the book. Would love to watch more book recs videos ❤️
The shortest and yet most profound and complex analysis I have seen yet.
This is amazing. It makes me feel to read that book
Hamlet* procrastinates, depressed, indecisiveness,loyal, patriotic, constantly in battle with his own mind and decisions.
Shakespeare truly did create the most human character ever making it his masterpiece.
Ted Ed be making me really think about humanity and what life is from these videos
That was beautiful. Hamlet is the only Shakespeare play I enjoyed reading. I fell in love with Hamlet’s rawness. He’s an amazing character.
A masterpiece knows how to question you and give you an unsolved problems :))
When I first heard Hamlet, I thought there will be ham
:(
I’m bingewatching every Animations this 2020. I’m still amazed up until now
Thanks to TED ED and this video, I’ve just finished reading Hamlet! I loved it. Superb play, marvelous characters!
I never thought I'll be interested to read Shakespeare, but TED ed your animation and presentation is awesome. I'll definitely read Hamlet next
My interest of the book from 1% to 100% after watching this video :D
I’ve always thought the indecisiveness is overstated.
Lve ur vids