Hamlet 3.1 Discussion: To Die, to Sleep...Sleep of Death

The transcript explores Hamlet's contemplation of death and sleep, highlighting the uncertainty of dreams after death and the fear of the unknown in the afterlife. It discusses how this fear causes hesitation and respect, leading to a prolonged life filled with hardships. Hamlet's fear is not of dying itself but of what comes after, which remains unknown and disturbing.

What comparison does Hamlet make between death and sleep?

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What causes Hamlet's hesitation regarding death?

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How does Hamlet describe the nature of life in relation to calamity?

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What is Hamlet's perspective on the state of being dead?

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Why does Hamlet find the afterlife disturbing?

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