What impression of Hamlet do you find from his soliloquies?

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What impression of Hamlet do you find from his soliloquies?

Hamlet is the most prominent creation of the father of English Drama William Shakespeare (1564-1616).  Hamlet’s soliloquies are some of the most famous and iconic speeches in the History of English Literature. They reveal his inner thoughts and feelings. Again, they provide insight into his character and motivations. 

Soliloquies: A soliloquy is a Literary device that expresses the inner thoughts and feelings of a character. It helps the audience to understand the character’s thinks and beliefs. There are seven soliloquies in Hamlet. Here, are some of his most famous soliloquies.

The 1st Soliloquy:  In the first soliloquy, Hamlet expresses his deep sorrow and despair at the death of his father and his mother’s remarriage to his uncle. He wishes that he could die. At least he wishes to get released from the burdens of life. This soliloquy makes Hamlet a melancholic character. Again, it exposes his sense of despair. We find him saying, 

“O that this too too solid flesh would melt“

The 2nd Soliloquy: Hamlet’s emotional state is revealed after meeting with his father’s ghost in this soliloquy. The ghost of his father clears that Claudius is the real murderer. Here his father’s ghost gives him two responsibilities to avenge his father’s murder and To treat well with his mother Gertrude and not to hurt her.

The 3rd soliloquy: In the third soliloquy, Hamlet criticizes himself for his inactivity and lack of resolve. He becomes upset because he has not yet taken revenge for his father’s murder. He feels weak and powerless. He also compares himself to the passionate and cool-headed actors who perform in the play within the play. This soliloquy highlights Hamlet’s self-doubt and his struggle to take action.

The 4th soliloquy: This soliloquy is perhaps the most famous in the play. Hamlet contemplates the merits of life vs death. He decides to suicide as a possible solution to his problems. He Thinks