Which character’s famous 'To be, or not to be' soliloquy is a prime example of meditative blank verse?
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Correct answer: Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
Hamlet's soliloquy uses blank verse to navigate a complex internal debate. The use of feminine endings and varied pauses (caesurae) reflects his contemplative and hesitant state of mind.
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