Hamlet as seen on TV
Saved by the Bell
Saved by the Bell was a very popular 90s hit sitcom, focusing on 6 students from Bayside high School in Palisades, California, following all of their experiences and adventurous of being in high school. The main character, Zack Morris, has the power to call "Time out!' during a scene in the show and the whole scene will freeze, in whatever position they are in. Then Zack, talks to the audience about what his next plan of action is, before saying "Time in!" and the scene goes on. The show show uses this modern soliloquy as a different, interesting part of the plot, to notify the viewer of what funny scene is coming next.
Most of the soliloquies emphasized the theme of mischief since most of the soliloquies that Zack took part of, were to talk to the audience about his plan and get himself out of trouble. These soliloquies notified the audience that something crazy or hilarious was about to happen, right after he called "Time in!" It also alerted the audience that his insane, mischievous plan was about to blow up in his face.
YES! Saved By The Bell! Now we're talking! Hilarious. I like the idea of a modern soliloquy. I wonder what Hamlet would do if he had this power.
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