The almond is also the name of the edible and widely cultivated seed of this tree. ... The fruit of the almond is a drupe, consisting of an outer hull and a hard shell with the seed, which is not a true nut, inside. Shelling almonds refers to removing the shell to reveal the seed. Almonds are sold shelled or unshelled.
The effect of one of the most famous soliloquys in literature, Hamlet's, is to illustrate that Hamlet is going insane. He contemplates whether to do it or not, which ultimately drives him mad for revenge.