Hamlet 3.1 What the Critics Say (89) - To Be or Not to Be

The video explores Hamlet's famous soliloquy, 'To be or not to be,' analyzing its themes of existence, choice, and self-reflection. It discusses the two paths Hamlet considers: enduring life's hardships or confronting them. Critics like Harold Bloom and Marjorie Garber provide insights into the soliloquy's deeper meanings, including potential references to suicide and its impact on modern subjectivity. The video highlights Hamlet's internal struggle and his profound capacity for self-reflection, which has influenced literature and philosophy.

What are the two distinct choices presented in Hamlet's soliloquy?

What does Hamlet mean by the phrase 'to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune'?

How does Harold Bloom interpret Hamlet's contemplation of suicide in the soliloquy?

What does Bloom suggest about the nature of action in relation to Hamlet's soliloquy?

In what way does Marjorie Garber describe the significance of Hamlet's speech to modern subjectivity?