This once again underscores the theme of reality versus appearance. Ophelia - You think I won’t Laertes - Let me give you some advice about Hamlet. These are only three examples in a myriad to show how literary devices are used to enhance the existentialist message Shakespeare conveys through the troubled Hamlet’s soliloquy. Various characters in this scene appear to be concerned about Hamlet, but for different reasons. Make sure you call me and try to visit me.
Its iconic 'To be or not to be' soliloquy, spoken by the titular Hamlet in Scene 3, Act 1, has been analyzed for centuries and continues to intrigue scholars, students, and general readers alike. The men have little to report except that the company of players who arrived shortly after they did seemed to have interested and pleased the prince, and that he has directed. Conclusion: The Legacy of Hamlet’s 'To Be or Not to Be' William Shakespeare’s Hamlet is one of the most popular, well-known plays in the world. In ‘ With a bare bodkin? Who would fardels bear’ Shakespeare uses alliteration of the letter ‘b’ to enhance the message that people only choose not to end their miserable lives because they are more afraid of what happens afterwards. Claudius and Gertrude interrogate Rosencrantz and Guildenstern about their discussion with Hamlet. In another line, ‘the whips and scorns of time’ alludes to the humiliations that life brings, adding to the desperately sorry perspective Hamlet gives on existence as a human being. For example, the line ‘to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune’ depicts the harsh and arbitrary nature of a society that is no more than a rotten soup of bad luck. Furthermore, Shakespeare uses metaphor to enhance the characterization in Hamlet’s bleak portrayal of life.
The fact that Act 3 Scene 1 is structured as a soliloquy is a literary device in itself. The passage describes Shakespeare’s mental stage throughout the play and embodies the superb language Shakespeare uses to convey.
Hamlet expresses his views through a soliloquy in Hamlet written by William Shakespeare full of decorative language and meaning. As such, Hamlet’s soliloquy covers a whole range of tragic themes found throughout the play, which include life, death, fate, and revenge, to name a few. Hamlet Commentary on Act 3 Scene 1 Lines 64 - 98 Uploaded by zeo01 on Jul 04, 2004.