... II, Hamlet voices his tormented state of mind because he has neglected his promise to his deceased father. He begins this soliloquy after watching one of the players which kindles a spark of revenge in him. Hamlet's emotional response wants to model the brutality of the player's version of Pyrrhus and his revenge. However, Hamlet himself feels weak in comparison. He calls ... to get himself worked up. Just as a coach give his team a pep-talk before a big game, Hamlet's uses this strategy to motivate himself into action. It is also influential to note that Hamlet was contemplating suicid...

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