How Does Hamlet Soliloquies Impact Me

The soliloquy that had the most impact on me by helping me understand Hamlet was from act four, scene four. The soliloquy occurs near the end of the play when Hamlet is away from home, observing Fortinbras’s army in battle. As Hamlet watches brave soldiers fight for their king’s honour, he critically examines his own character, questions himself and plans for his future. Personally, this soliloquy had a significant impact on me because Hamlet experiences a wide variety of emotions. At the beginning, it is evident that Hamlet is not pleased with himself for failing to avenge his father’s death, as he says:
“How all occasions do inform against me,
And spur my dull revenge! What is a man,
If his chief good and market of his time,
Be but to sleep and feed? A beast no more.” I feel empathy for
He feels as if everything around him is a constant reminder of his failed revenge attempt. In fact, Hamlet is convinced that a man who just eats and sleeps is simply a beast (referring to himself). He blames his character for not actively seeking revenge and remaining passive. I felt more connected to Hamlet because I have blamed myself in many situations for being a passive bystander instead of acting upon what I believed was right. Hamlet’s soliloquy then intensifies as he refers to our ability to reason as a godlike trait that shouldn’t be wasted. He goes deeper into an internal conflict with his actions because of his inability to seek revenge despite having a legitimate reason, strength, and desire. The extent of Hamlet’s indecisiveness is apparent as he knows what must happen, but he