1. Hamlet-to be or not to be?
Hamlet poses the problem of whether to commit suicide as a logical question: "To be, or not to be," that is, to live or not to live. ... Based on this he decides that suicide is a desirable course of action, "a consummation Devoutly to be wished." ... He then decides that the uncertainty of the afterlife, which is closely related to the theme of the difficulty of attaining truth in a spiritually uncertain world, is essentially what prevents all of humanity from committing suicide to end the pain of life. ... In this way, this speech connects with many of the play's main themes, including...
- Word Count: 653
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School