Why Is Hamlet's First Soliloquy
The first soliloquy provides a contrast between the controlled and artificial dialogue he had exchanged with Claudius in the court. It is situated when King Claudius and Ma’am Queen Gertrude advocate Hamlet in “open court” to discard his feelings of melancholia, which they believe has taken over his mind as a result of his father’s death.
For them, they believe that Hamlet has grieved enough already about his Father’s death.
When we read a bit before the soliloquy, we notice that, that is when King Claudius and the Queen, make their announcement of marriage, which further disheartens Hamlet.
In the soliloquy, Hamlet uses the phrase “unwedded garden” to compare it with the world. He also bemoans the fact that he wants to “melt”, which would mean that he didn’t want to be there. …show more content…
This is mentioned through the phrase :“O that this too too solid flesh would melt, Thaw, and resolve itself into a dew!”
It can be seen that although he is deeply saddened by his Father’s death, The marriage announcement between King Claudius and Queen Gertrude is what saddens him the most. He misery is the result of Queen Gertrude’s disloyal marriage to his Uncle, which takes place less than a month following his father’s death. He mocks his mother through the phrase, “Frailty, thy name is woman!”
He is disgusted by his mother’s marriage and says that even "a beast would have mourned a little longer." He’s surprised at the announcement as he reminisces the memories of both his parents and the situation he is in now and they are 2 very contrasting images.
The oration also goes on to show Hamlets affection for his father. He expresses his thoughts and sheds light on the character his father had and how great his father was; A loving husband and a respected
For them, they believe that Hamlet has grieved enough already about his Father’s death.
When we read a bit before the soliloquy, we notice that, that is when King Claudius and the Queen, make their announcement of marriage, which further disheartens Hamlet.
In the soliloquy, Hamlet uses the phrase “unwedded garden” to compare it with the world. He also bemoans the fact that he wants to “melt”, which would mean that he didn’t want to be there. …show more content…
This is mentioned through the phrase :“O that this too too solid flesh would melt, Thaw, and resolve itself into a dew!”
It can be seen that although he is deeply saddened by his Father’s death, The marriage announcement between King Claudius and Queen Gertrude is what saddens him the most. He misery is the result of Queen Gertrude’s disloyal marriage to his Uncle, which takes place less than a month following his father’s death. He mocks his mother through the phrase, “Frailty, thy name is woman!”
He is disgusted by his mother’s marriage and says that even "a beast would have mourned a little longer." He’s surprised at the announcement as he reminisces the memories of both his parents and the situation he is in now and they are 2 very contrasting images.
The oration also goes on to show Hamlets affection for his father. He expresses his thoughts and sheds light on the character his father had and how great his father was; A loving husband and a respected