[Audio] 3.07 Assignment by Arnold Cruz. 3.07 assignment.
[Audio] Comparing the themes. The play tackles the corrupting effects of power and how it can cause people to act unlawfully in the original Hamlet. In the original story, Hamlet struggles with his loyalty to his father and his sense of duty to his country, while also being betrayed by those closest to him. In a fanfiction about Hamlet in the mafia world, similar themes of loyalty and betrayal could be explored, with Hamlet possibly torn between his loyalty to his family and his own personal morals..
[Audio] Comparing the plot. The plot structure of the original Hamlet story is distinct and well-defined. The people are introduced, and the situation—that the king has passed away and his brother has ascended to the throne—is explained. When the ghost of the deceased king appears to Hamlet and discloses that he was murdered by his brother, the primary conflict of the narrative is formed. Following Hamlet's determination to exact revenge on his uncle, the plot develops to a sad climax in which the majority of the principal characters perish. The specifics of the mafia world, such as the power battles between competing gangs or the illegal acts that Hamlet gets involved in, would influence the plot. There may still be tension between Hamlet and his uncle, but it might be reframed in terms of a mafia family, with questions of loyalty and treachery taking center stage.
[Audio] Comparing the characterization. Hamlet struggles to make difficult decisions because he is split between competing desires. It would also be necessary for the other characters in the story to be fully developed and three-dimensional, with their own goals and aspirations guiding their behavior. the characters would likely be defined by their roles in the criminal organization, with characters such as the Don, the enforcer, and the underboss all serving specific functions in the story. The characters' relationships would also be shaped by the power dynamics of the mafia world, with loyalty and betrayal playing a central role..
[Audio] Comparing the endings of the story. Nearly all of the principal characters in the original Hamlet story—including Hamlet, his mother, his stepfather, and a number of other significant characters—die at the end of it. The characters' decisions and deeds have ultimately resulted in their demise, which makes the conclusion sorrowful and cathartic. The conclusion also makes a statement about the corrupting nature of authority and the devastating results of retaliation. The genre and tone of the story will probably have an impact on the resolution of Hamlet in the mafia world. The conclusion may be depressing and fatalistic, with the characters ultimately falling victim to the brutality and corruption of their surroundings, if the novel is a gritty and realistic depiction of the criminal underground. In contrast, if the story is more of a crime thriller or action-adventure, the conclusion can be more upbeat or triumphant, with the protagonists finding redemption or succeeding in spite of all the obstacles..
[Audio] Comparing the climax. The confrontation between Hamlet and his stepfather, King Claudius, in the church, where he finally exacts revenge for his father's death, serves as the climax of the original Hamlet story. Hamlet stabs Claudius with a poisoned sword in this dramatic scene, which is characterized by profound emotional distress. Hamlet in the mafia world, the climax would likely involve a similar moment of confrontation or reckoning between Hamlet and his enemies. However, instead of taking place in a chapel, the climax may take place in a seedy back alley or a high-stakes meeting between rival gangs. The climax would likely involve a violent and action-packed scene, with Hamlet facing off against his enemies and fighting for his life..