S - Who is the speaker? Be specific! What do we know about him?

The speaker is Hamlet and we know that he often overthinks his plans, then regrets not acting upon those plans.

Question 2 (5 points)
O - Occasion. What is the occasion of this speech? When are they speaking? What is happening at the time? What specifically are they responding to? (Refer to your paraphrase for help with this). I am looking for at least 4 sentences for full credit.

Hamlet says this speech before he is going to be ship off to England. Hamlet has just seen Fortinbras ' army ready to fight and die for a piece a land that is worthless. After seeing Fortinbras ' accomplishment, even though quite small, he has become angry at himself. Hamlet thinks of himself as cowardly and unproductive after seeing the army getting ready for war, which is when he reveals this speech.

Question 3 (5 points)
A - Audience. Who is the intended audience? To whom is the speaker talking? How do you know?

Hamlet is speaking to himself. I know this because Hamlet is talking about how he has done nothing to get closer to his revenge and no one around him would know what he means by that.

Question 4 (5 points)
P - What is the purpose of this speech? Why did Shakespeare include it in this play? Be specific! I am looking for at least 5 sentences.

Hamlet is having an internal battle within himself, which is what the speech is representing. Hamlet is telling himself how he has the will and power to do what he wants to do, yet