Hamlet is the main character, and his soliloquies are the most plentiful and most important to the plot of the play. Much can be accomplished in the way of Hamlet's character through his soliloquies. They are Hamlet's principal way of communicating with the audience and demonstrating his character development.
             Hamlet's first major soliloquy occurs just after Claudius has sent his messengers to Norway, and after Laertes is given leave to go to France. Hamlet is in the midst of conversation with Claudius and Gertrude regarding his melancholy mood after the death of his father. He talks of how "weary, stale, flat and unprofitable" all of the things in the world seem to him, and how it is like "an unweeded garden". Hamlet is not simply distressed, but unable to overcome the depression caused by his father's untimely death. While he is in this kind of mood, he can see no joy or beauty in the world, only harsh repulsiveness. Hamlet's tone then changes somewhat to a more aggressive one. He mocks his mother, the "seeming virtuous queen", with phrases like "frailty, thy name is woman", and "such dexterity to incestuous sheets". Hamlet feels betrayed by even his own mother, therefore he cannot trust anyone. He then must vent his anger, taking it out on his mother. The soliloquy is important because it establishes his sense of Hamlet's isolation, and reflects his new-found suspicion for those he had once trusted.
             The next major soliloquy happens after Hamlet first talks with the players, persuading them to present a play according to his specifications. Hamlet, his emotions rekindled by the player's speech, asks, "Who calls me villain?", but then calls Claudius a "remorseless, treacherous, lecherous, kindless villain." He is somewhat confused by his emotions. He does not know whether it is he who is wrong or Claudius....