To be or Not to be

Algernon Charles Swinburne starts his essay by defending Hamlets character's inmost nature characteristics, claiming that "irresolution or hesitation or any form of weakness" was not Hamlet. I mainly agree with the author when he states that Hamlet is more of a thinker than someone who takes action, after all the character could not make up his mind to deliberate any action after four whole acts. Also Hamlet is referred to as someone who has "ready-witted courage and is cool-headed", which as the author implies is only relevant when the character is in practical need. Having prior knowledge to such a unique and brilliant writer, Shakespeare constantly delivers meanings and messages to the audience via the characters, which in this case it is obvious the message is to think before we act.