Ophelia Essay

play, The Mousetrap, which was shown for Hamlet to confirm Claudius’ guilt. Once his speculations are reassured by Claudius’ reaction, his plans continue in serving justice to his father. In the same way, the death of Laertes’ father and sister, Polonius and Ophelia, causes Laertes to lash out on Hamlet. The death Polonius causes him to return home, demanding answers for the crime. Once he is aware that Hamlet has killed him, he wants Hamlet to pay for what he has done. Then, once Ophelia dies, Laertes believes it is due to Hamlet’s insults and actions, so he plans to fight Hamlet as a way of revenge. Laertes seeking vengeance on Hamlet is what drives the plot to its final scene, where the rest of the characters are killed and the kingdom…

In her madness, Ophelia has perhaps confused Laertes with Hamlet, or she has mixed the two men together and views them as one. The flowers of remembrance are then intended for Laertes, to remember their father but also intended for Hamlet to remember, if not his love for her, at least his affection. “I would give you some violets, but they withered all when my father died.” (4.5.184-185). Although not directed as to who the violets should be given to, it is possible that they were intended for…

“ His rage is so impulsive that the king has to go to great lengths to calm him down, “How much I had to do to calm his rage!” This selfish reaction of Claudius, who does not even comment on Ophelia’s untimely death, is typical as was seen in his reaction to Polonius’ death “It had been us had we been there.” His first thought is of himself, and indeed his abrupt and unfeeling entrance after Ophelia’s soliloquy reiterates his coldness. Our impression of Ophelia from other areas of the play can…

Hamlet, Ophelia is portrayed as a beautiful young woman. She is the young daughter of Polonius, the sister of Laertes, and Hamlet's love interest. In the play, Ophelia is trapped amongst her obedience to her father and her love for Hamlet, which comes with several tragic consequences. Ophelia tries to be “obedient”. Ophelia is the ideal obedient daughter, a role that is required entirely of all young women in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Ophelia also happens to be the most innocent.…

The Hamlet who is talking to Ophelia is not the same Hamlet that she fell in love with, he had been hurt by her father who had killed his father. That changed him immensely which changed his feelings for her. It saddens the audience to see that Ophelia continues to love Hamlet despite his mistreatment of her. Ophelia’s tragedy continues, as she never gets to hear for herself Hamlet’s true feelings. His meeting with Ophelia immediately follows his “to be or not to be” monologue, which was about…

Ophelia is the perfect example of a woman who seems to have the sincerest intentions toward Hamlet. However, when under duress from her brother and father, Ophelia is forced to reject Hamlet’s affections. The reality is, when faced with Ophelia’s rejection Hamlet shows no empathy or concern, but instead, verbally and to some extent, physically assaults her. This behavior confirms Hamlet’s underlying belief that women are not trustworthy. Additionally, this lack of compassion further…

Ophelia was a sophomore who clearly had me as the objects of her affections. She was the only person, apart from my friend, who had really tried to talk to me. While I was flattered by her unwavering friendliness towards me, to be put nicely, she was completely obsessed with me. When I walked down the halls, I could feel her eyes. I spent half my time at school trying to avoid her after I found out that she was a lunatic who slapped a girl who insulted my jacket in September. I don’t even know…

for our actions is shown in the character Ophelia, in Hamlet by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare uses Ophelia as a symbol of love…

debating Ophelia’s role and purpose in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Ophelia, while having been influential in the study and portrayal of female psychiatry patients, has not been so highly regarded in reference to the play in which she resides. While Ophelia is often thought of as a supporting character, without her readers would not see different sides of Hamlet and Polonius. She could even be described as an introduction to Hamlet, because he is what tends to follow when Ophelia is mentioned. Elaine…

The violation of a woman’s virginity and purity brought dishonor not only on the girl, but also on all of her male kin. In the book of Hamlet women are thought to have their virginity and purity, this was to cherish their beauty and youth. Throughout Hamlet the character Ophelia is admired for…