Hamlet's Voice

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A look at the character of Hamlet and how Shakespeare uses the literary tool of a soliloquy to help the reader better understand this character. A comparison of a narrator and the use of soliloquies in getting an insider's view into the mind and background of the play.

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"Hamlet, in the play of the same name by William Shakespeare, uses soliloquies to talk through his problems in an attempt to ultimately avenge his father's death and avoid ruin. There is a general pattern his soliloquies follow. When experiencing periods of self-doubt and depression, he contends with his difficulties by rationalizing his thoughts aloud, which as a result, arouse his emotions. This leads to a resurgence of self-confidence and self-motivation to complete his plan, and often a vow to take action follows. By contrasting with his outward behavior, Hamlet's soliloquies reassure the reader that he his not truly mad by offering a window to his inner workings."

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