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Andrew Matthews, often illustrated by the talented Tony Ross, did not simply "dumb down" Shakespeare. He performed a high-wire act of literary preservation. His version of Hamlet keeps the soul of the original while cutting the dead weight.
Critics of abridgments often argue that they dilute the artistry of the original. However, Matthews’ work suggests that the story of Hamlet is robust enough to survive translation. In an educational setting, reading Matthews’ version first serves as a "pre-teaching" strategy. It allows students to: hamlet andrew matthews pdf
When students eventually encounter Shakespeare’s original text, they are not struggling to figure out what is happening, but can focus on how Shakespeare creates meaning through language. Andrew Matthews, often illustrated by the talented Tony
Claudius sends Hamlet to England with a death warrant. Hamlet escapes and returns to find that Ophelia, driven mad by grief (excellently depicted by Matthews), has drowned in a brook. Laertes (Polonius’ son) challenges Hamlet to a duel. Claudius poisons the wine and Laertes' rapier. In the chaos that follows, Gertrude drinks the poison, Laertes scratches Hamlet with the poisoned sword, and Hamlet forces Claudius to drink the wine. As the poison takes hold, Horatio cries, "Good night, sweet prince." Gertrude drinks the poison