2007-05-28 23:01:57 · 6 answers · asked by jj 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
It is the opening line of a famous soliloquy in Hamlet, where Hamlet considers which is better - life or death. Although he doesn't explicitly mention taking his own life, he is considering death as an option. However, he is afraid that there will be an afterlife, instead of just disappearing into some spiritual oblivion. In the speech, Hamlet questions whether it is better to fight or give in. It's also where the phrase 'mortal coil' comes from.
2007-05-28 23:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by sashmead2001 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hamlet talked to himself a lot. And got way more credit for it than he deserved.
2007-05-29 13:26:29 · answer #2 · answered by Lorenzo Steed 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hamlet is considering to pros and cons of taking his own life.
2007-05-29 06:09:41 · answer #3 · answered by jsardi56 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hamlet is wondering whether he should take his own life or not. He's basically wondering if he should commit suicide.
2007-05-29 06:06:39 · answer #4 · answered by Lucky S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it means is it meant to be or not
so is it real or not
i think
2007-05-29 06:06:09 · answer #5 · answered by Ruth W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly what it says: to be... or not to be.
2007-05-29 06:05:59 · answer #6 · answered by mrquestion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋