How Does Shakespeare Present Ophelia's Relationship In Hamlet

The play Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare demonstrates a complex relationship with Hamlet and his wish to avenge his father’s death. Betrayal, murder and dishonesty can be seen throughout the story. The play’s opens up with guards Bernardo and Francisco. Bernardo takes Francisco 's post while Horatio and Marcellus enter the platform. They begin to talk about the appearance of a ghost with the resemblance of King Hamlet. As they discuss this, the ghost enters. The guards attempt to speak to the ghost, yet the ghost does not respond. The appearance of the ghost thus prompts Horatio to seek out Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark. Hamlet, being struck with the grief of his father’s loss, is seen to be in distress at his mother’s wedding reception. His mother, Gertrude, married the uncle of Hamlet; Claudius. Gertrude and Claudius attempt to convince Hamlet that his sorrow is unnecessary as he should be celebrating the wedding. While Hamlet is left to himself, Horatio finds Hamlet and informs him on the ghost sightings near the platform. Hamlet leaves with …show more content…
Hamlet, thinking about how people are dying over a pity problem, decides to wage vengeance on Claudius for his actions. While this is occurring, Ophelia has gone mad and people beg Gertrude to speak to her. Ophelia enters, singing nonsensical lyric. Claudius notices Ophelia’s madness and sends his guards to watch over her. The messenger informs Claudius about the uproar that Polonius’ death has caused. Laertes comes in demanding to see his father. Claudius informs Laertes that his father was killed by Hamlet. Ophelia enters once more singing in madness. Laertes expresses his need for revenge and Claudius promises to tell Laertes the full version of the events that occurred. Horatio finds sailors and receives a letter from Hamlet. He is instructed to deliver a message to Claudius and Gertrude. He also tells Horatio about his arrival to