The value of life is a subjective matter that often dictates people’s lives. Throughout the play, the question of mortality is faced by multiple characters in the play. Hamlet’s begins pondering about the meaning of life after the death of his father. His views on the subject of mortality are dynamic and they change as the play progresses.   His initial opinions are revealed in Act 3 scene 1 with the “To be, or not be” soliloquy. Through this, Hamlet debates on whether it is nobler to go through the struggles of life or to take his life.  He describes death as a way to “end the heart-ache, and the thousand natural shocks” (3.1.62-63). At this point, Hamlet is in a suicidal state as he wonders why he should have to battle through life when he can end it “with a bare bodkin” (3.1.77). After mourning over his father’s death, Hamlet overhears Claudius confessing that he killed his father. This stirs up anger in Hamlet. Although Hamlet has the perfect chance to kill Claudius, he chooses not to.  This quote clearly portrays Hamlet’s change in perception. He is no longer debating on whether he should or shouldn’t kill himself. His “thoughts be bloody” as all he was suddenly hungry to kill Claudius.  At this point, Hamlet has given in to the madness that he has been displaying. The traits associated with madness begin to come into play as Hamlet strives to find the perfect way to kill Claudius.  Based on the situations mentioned above, it is evident that Hamlet’s opinion on the subject of mortality has changed. He is no longer interested in killing himself. All he wants is to avenge Claudius for the death of his father.

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