"To be or not to be..." what?

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I need an interpretation of what Hamlet is talking about
in his famous to be speech. much appreciated.
Posted by Jeff on March 19, 1997 at 22:13:42

To be Hamlet 09:37:28 3/20/97 (1)
- Having interp'ed this speech for children ... Terry 17:22:26 3/22/97 (0)
Suicide? Too easy. Lillith 04:39:43 3/20/97 (4)
- Interesting...but completely inaccurate. Justin Bacon 09:02:45 3/20/97 (3)
  - Hmmm... Lillith 16:31:33 3/20/97 (2)
    - You misunderstood me... Justin Bacon 16:12:56 3/21/97 (1)
      - Ahh. Lillith 03:27:23 3/22/97 (0)
suicide G 22:29:14 3/19/97 (0)

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