Hamlet's soliloquy presents an array of emotions. He contemplates suicide, life after death and the burdens of life. Lastly, and most importantly was Hamlet aware of the fact that his Uncle was listening? If so, this brings an interesting idea into play. Was Hamlet really talking about himself?

Hamlet questions whether or not it's nobler to simply put up with the nasty things life throws your way or to fight back and end those troubles once and for all. Hamlet could be talking about suicide as the ultimate way to fight back against the troubles of life or he could be talking about ending his Uncle's life. Essentially, is Hamlet more a coward if he allows Cladius to run around with his Mother and the crown as if it was rightfully his, or is he more a coward if he kills him?Hamlet then references death as nothing more than eternal sleep, where unknown dreams exist. That being the reason why people chose to "suffer" or exist on Earth because they are unsure of what is to come is better or worse. With life there is humiliation, abuse from those above you, insults from the arrogant, heartache, and the mistreatment of good people. People would rather chose those evils than rush to find one's they are unsure of.

The main focus of Hamlet's argument is that death makes us all cowards. Throughout the soliloquy he discussed the advantages and disadvantages of death. Ultimately, he decided that for the moment it would be better for him to stay put and get revenge. Suicide is not the answer because, he would rather stick to what he knows, as bad as it may seem than what he doesn't.