Scene analysis-Claudius dialogue

This dialogue by Claudius can be captured in different ways, completely changing the interpretation of what he is saying. I believe that Claudius is really not feeling that guilty, but wants to come off that way, and play Hamlet, and the public. I'm sure he is feeling a little guilty for killing his brother, but hes an evil man and he is definitely exaggerating his guilt to try to come off as a good guy and someone who cares about the family, and country as a whole. In order to illustrate Claudius as trying to make it seem as if he were guilty but make it clear to the audience that he is really lying and masking his true feelings, I would have Claudius talking much more calmly, and close to Hamlet. We see Claudius throughout the film using his powerful loud voice to prove his power and act as King, as well as his position as he often talks standing at a higher level than Hamlet, or anyone else. In order to make Claudius seem more guilty than powerful, i would have Claudius get closer and closer to Hamlet and speak with a much softer tone, trying to convince Hamlet as well as the audience that he really does feel guilty. I would maybe have Claudius touch Hamlet alot to try and give a intimate feel and act like a good stepfather; but still, the audience would know Claudius is just trying to fool Hamlet into thinking he actually feels guilty about the murder.