To Be, or Not to Be: Understanding Shakespeare’s Iconic Soliloquy
The Origin of the Soliloquy William Shakespeare’s play Hamlet occupies a critical position in the canon of Western literature. Written circa 1600, this tragedy encapsulates the story of Prince Hamlet of Denmark, who seeks to avenge his father’s murder. Amidst this narrative, the iconic soliloquy “To be, or not to be” emerges in Act 3,…