The concept of soliloquy serves as a pivotal narrative device in dramatic literature, allowing characters to express their internal conflicts, desires, and thoughts in a manner that is directly conveyed to the audience. In his play Hamlet, Shakespeare utilizes soliloquies to delve into the protagonist's psyche, providing insight into his vacillation between action and inaction, and the resulting existential dread. Consider the moment when Hamlet contemplates the nature of existence while delivering his famous 'To be or not to be' soliloquy. In this context, which of the following best describes the purpose of soliloquy in Shakespeare’s use of this device?