Hamlet by Shakespeare
1. Take any one of Hamlet‘s famous soliloques from below and explian:
2. What has transpired in the story that brings forth this speech?
3. What is the main point? That is, what is he referring to?
4. How does this point apply to him? There are actions in the play that bring forth each of these speeches. Refer to them. Use quotes. Use the format showing below, i.e., V,ii,L129 – !V,1,(line 478), and so on.
5. Can this solioquy apply to much of mankind’s feelings and attitudes? How so? Create a short scenario that explains your response.
(I,ii,129) “O, that this too too sullied flesh would melt…”
(I,ii,478) “Ay, so, goodye to you. -Now I am alone.”
(III,I,52) “To be or not to be…”
(IV,iv33) “How all occasions do inform against me…”
