... not to be that is the question" (Hamlet. III. i 56) is one of the most famous quotes in English literature. This quotation is the opening line from Hamlet's most famous soliloquy in which he is contemplating ... coward of anyone. Hamlet's serious contemplation of suicide reveals that he may be suffering a mental instability. This unveils his characteristics of depression and anger. Hamlet's extreme indecisiveness is greatly displayed in this famous soliloquy. When Hamlet finally gains the nerve to kill King Claudius, Hamlet enters the room ... that his uncle would not suffer; which after...

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... characters use. Hamlet has dedicated more of his time and energy to the salvation of his mother, rather than taking revenge on Claudius. By using his crazy new attitude and anger, he is trying to convince her that she should not go to Claudius. This, however, is illogical, and will never ... Scene 4, the Closet Scene, Hamlet mentions "the ulcerous place-, as well as "sets a blister there-. Although other main characters come out with some important quotes of this genre, Hamlet's are particularly important because they emphasize the fact that he is supposed to be going mad. Over the cours...

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