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Ophelia ( / oʊˈfiːliə /) is a character in William Shakespeare 's drama Hamlet (1599–1601). She is a young noblewoman of Denmark, the daughter of Polonius, sister of Laertes and potential wife of Prince Hamlet, who, due to Hamlet's actions, ends up in a state of madness that ultimately leads to her drowning.
Ophelia is the daughter of Polonius, the sister of Laertes, and the former lover of Hamlet. She loses her innocence and her life due to the actions of the men around her.
Ophelia is a young woman who suffers abuse and exploitation from powerful men in Hamlet. She loses her reason and drowns herself, reflecting the plight of women in the 21st century.
Ophelia is Hamlet's lover and Polonius' daughter, who is manipulated and abused by the men around her. She eventually commits suicide, reclaiming the only agency she has over her life.
Ophelia is a tragic heroine who represents the dual nature of women in Hamlet. She is innocent, loyal, and loving, but also betrayed, abused, and driven insane by the corrupt world of men.
Ophelia is Hamlet's former love-interest and Polonius's daughter in Shakespeare's play Hamlet. She goes mad and dies after being rejected by Hamlet and losing her father, but her fate is debated by different interpretations of her character.
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Hamlet: Ophelia Character Analysis. By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University) Although it isn’t openly stated, it is implied that Ophelia is Hamlet’s ‘girlfriend’: his betrothed, the woman he will marry.
