William Shakespeare's play, “Hamlet,” investigates the human character and what happens when it's tested. Hamlet details the experiences of the characters, whose traits are relatable to those of real people, that undergo emotional change. The character of Ophelia is one that goes through an emotional change that completely transforms her into someone else. Ophelia’s madness affects her development as a character in Hamlet by allowing her to freely express herself, distrust the men in her life, and better understand what is happening around her.
