The quote, “To be or not to be, that is the
question,” is arguably the most famous quote in any play in the past history.
This quote is constantly repeated in everyday life even though it has been more
than 400 years since Shakesphere first wrote the play. It is often told
meaninglessly by many people. This quote that leads into a soliloquy that is
memorized by millions of students sets the tone of the entire play. However,
this quote may have multiples of interpretations. Because we are all different
and think different, this quote may be received differently.
Thinking about the situation Hamlet would
be in is just disastrous. When I was reading this quote and soliloquy, I felt
the depression Hamlet was going through. This quote spoken by Hamlet seems like
questioning of life. All the pieces have fallen apart for Hamlet at this point
of the play. The death of one’s father is probably the worst nightmare of all
types. In addition, one’s mother’s betrayal of them and her husband is also
terrible nightmare. Dealing with just one of these sounds ridiculous, but
Hamlet had to deal with both. Readers call Hamlet insane, but I believe there
is a message for this craziness. Hamlet is an example of us.
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