The soliloquy “To be, or not to be” written by William Shakespeare is from the perspective of the character Prince Hamlet. The soliloquy is delivered by Prince Hamlet in a scene after he has recently delivered another soliloquy. This soliloquy speaks on the current dilemma of Hamlet, his father's murder and what he is going to do about it. It is delivered in prose and uniquely can be taken out of context and stand alone as a significant piece of literature.
He starts with, “To be, or not to be, that is the question:” and goes onto question whether it is worth living if you have such a horrible and tormented life. Which he feels he is living since his father has yet to be avenged and all of his allies seem to have abandoned him. He says “To
He starts with, “To be, or not to be, that is the question:” and goes onto question whether it is worth living if you have such a horrible and tormented life. Which he feels he is living since his father has yet to be avenged and all of his allies seem to have abandoned him. He says “To