Absurdism in the Select
Soliloquies of William Shakespeare
Dr. Madhushri Kallimani
ABSTRACT
This paper investigates the
concept of absurdism in the select soliloquies of William
Shakespeare. William Shakespeare is the most read playwright, as his
works are widely recognized with life, human psyche and death.
Soliloquies make the task easier when it comes to dealing with human
mind. The hidden desires and thoughts of humans can be traced
through soliloquies and therefore Shakespeare used them in
abundance. The soliloquies selected here are from Hamlet, Macbeth
and As You Like It.
Key words: Absurdism, Soliloquies, Shakespeare
