Through his soliloquy, “To be or not to be” (III, i, 58), Hamlet reveals an enlightening first-hand view into his tumultuous life. Hamlet believes himself to be a man “more sinn’d than sinning” (III, ii, 1737) because of his ill-fated encumbrances and unfortunate circumstances. The murder of his father, Ophelia’s rejection of his love, and the incestuous relationship between his mother and Claudius weigh heavily on his mind. Amongst all of these menacing factors in Hamlet’s life, a sense of uncertainty dominates his thought processes. In addition to the events leading up to Hamlet’s soliloquy, Hamlet essentially reveals an almost existential anguish about the human circumstance. Hamlet's soliloquy is instrumental in clarifying his inner feelings which include fear of his own death, motivation for his future actions, and
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Hamlet’s third and most famous speech is “governed by reason and not frenzied emotion. [He] sparks an internal philosophical debate on the advantages and disadvantages of existence, and whether it is one's right to end his or her own life.” (Mabillard, “Hamlet's Soliloquy Analysis”). While Hamlet muses about the afterlife, he becomes aware of the moral detriments and aftermath of what lies beyond his grave. As Bari Walsh states: “Hamlet’s problem mirrors a problem facing the Arab world: to exist or dissolve, to awaken politically or to slumber while history passes by” (Walsh, “Hamlet of Arabia”). At line 83, Hamlet says, “Thus conscience does make cowards of us all” (III, i, 83). The principal significance of “conscience” promotes Hamlet’s reflection on his morality. According to the First Folio of Hamlet, “conscience” is capitalized in the First Folio, hence creating a richer image of Hamlet’s conscience preventing him from madness and suicide. Hamlet’s dread of the underworld and an eternal “sleep” accelerates after at line 66, “for in that sleep of death what dreams may come”
Hamlet’s third and most famous speech is “governed by reason and not frenzied emotion. [He] sparks an internal philosophical debate on the advantages and disadvantages of existence, and whether it is one's right to end his or her own life.” (Mabillard, “Hamlet's Soliloquy Analysis”). While Hamlet muses about the afterlife, he becomes aware of the moral detriments and aftermath of what lies beyond his grave. As Bari Walsh states: “Hamlet’s problem mirrors a problem facing the Arab world: to exist or dissolve, to awaken politically or to slumber while history passes by” (Walsh, “Hamlet of Arabia”). At line 83, Hamlet says, “Thus conscience does make cowards of us all” (III, i, 83). The principal significance of “conscience” promotes Hamlet’s reflection on his morality. According to the First Folio of Hamlet, “conscience” is capitalized in the First Folio, hence creating a richer image of Hamlet’s conscience preventing him from madness and suicide. Hamlet’s dread of the underworld and an eternal “sleep” accelerates after at line 66, “for in that sleep of death what dreams may come”