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A 4 page research paper in which the writer contrasts and compares Roman Polanski's 1971 film version of Macbeth to Shakespeare's original. The writer argues that Polanski saw Macbeth as the author of his own fate. Deleted scenes are related to this interpretation, which de-emphasizes the supernatural elements in Shakespeare's play. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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greater versatility of the film medium. Polanskis Macbeth is a psychological study that utilizes realistic imagery and minimizes the supernatural aspects of Shakespeares play (Harper 209). Furthermore, an examination of
Polanskis dramatization of Shakespeares Macbeth demonstrates his interpretation that Macbeth was the author of his own fate and not a victim of the supernatural or his wife. In an
interview with Cineaste, Polanski indicated his philosophy regarding the deletions necessary for transferring Shakespeares play to film. In this interview, Polanski stated that he was opposed to rewriting scenes unless
such a rewrite offered the possibility for making the scene clearer due to some minute change (Polanski 50). However, he also indicated that "cuts definitely have to be made, just
because of length" (Polanski 50). Furthermore, Polanski indicated that some of the changes he made to Shakespeare were because film allows a storyteller greater flexibility. These features are evident in
Polanskis film. There are no discernible instances where Polanski altered Shakespeares dialogue; however, Polanskis choice for scene deletions demonstrate his personal interpretation of the play. Polanskis vision of Macbeth
de-mystifies the supernatural elements of Shakespeares play. The three witches are women that one might have actually encountered in medieval Scotland. They do not, for instance, vanish into thin
air. Banquos reaction to Macbeth taking their pronouncements seriously is one of mocking disbelief, as if to say, "you believe that!" These "spirits" obviously require shelter and food. They are
first seen in the daylight, as Macbeth happens on them during a rain storm. They are huddled under a canopy and move, at the end of the scene, into their
dwelling, taking their goat with them. Polanski intentionally omits the scene from Shakespeares play that emphasis the supernatural origin of the witches (Harper 205). These are specifically, the fist part
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