Daises, like rosemary, represent love. Although, their meaning changes only slightly. Daises are a sign of both innocence and heartbroken lovers, symbolizing once again the relationship Hamlet and Ophelia once fostered. Young girls who possess daisies are often seen playing the game “he loves me, he loves me not”, where the petals of the daisy are stripped off one by one until a final verdict is reached; he either loves them, or has no interest. Ophelia is, in a way, playing the game with Hamlet as she struggles to determine whether Hamlet truly loved her, or if his affections were a hoax. Furthermore, the daises signify Ophelia’s loss of innocence throughout the play. Her cheeks once gleamed with an aura of innocence, however, her father
