This document discusses and analyzes the six soliloquies spoken by Hamlet in William Shakespeare's play to understand his character, actions, motivations, and development over the course of the tragedy. Each soliloquy is briefly summarized with an accompanying image hyperlink to provide context and insight into Hamlet's state of mind and progression throughout the play.

1. Hamlet ’s Six Sililoquies Annie Rollins

2. “ O, that this too too solid flesh would melt…” http://www.faculty.fairfield.edu/rjregan/images/hamlet.jpg

3. “ Oh, what a rogue and peasant slave am I …” http://members.tripod.com/~DailyTelegiraffe/hamlet2b.jpg

4. “ To be, or not to be …” http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/shakespeare/

5. “ Oh, my offence is rank, it smells to heaven …” http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o235/apocalisse96/Varie/Hamlet-KennethBranagh.jpg

6. “ Now might I do it pat …” http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.dfki.de/~kipp/theater/.

7. “ How all occasions do inform against me …” http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/hamlet/hamletimages/hamlet4.jpg

8. What does a close reading of each soliloquy reveal about Hamlet's character? his actions? his motivations? his overall development?