opposing explanations. Byles’s view is that Ophelia is defined by the male roles in her life (i.e. her father‚ brother‚ and lover). Fischer’s view is that Ophelia is simply grieving the loss of her father and fails to break the hold of the men in her life. These two analyses present opposing explanations because one author is saying that Ophelia simply cracked because she has lost her father and she just could not handle it and the other is stating that Ophelia went mad and committed suicide because she
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Similarly to Gertrude‚ Polonius does not hurt his daughter Ophelia in a direct way. Be that as it may‚ Ophelia becomes more and more depressed as a result of his interventions with Hamlet. Initially‚ Polonius instructs Ophelia to be wary of Hamlet’s love because someone of such a high status cannot love her truthfully. Because of this‚ when Hamlet enters Ophelia’s chamber with his clothes all torn‚ Polonius falsely assumes that this is because Ophelia withheld herself from him. This becomes clear when Polonius
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Ophelia is probably pregnant. There is a bit to suggest the sexual nature of Ophelia and Hamlet’s relationship. Polonius‚ Ophelia’s father suggests this when he asks her about all the time alone she has been spending with Hamlet. “Tis told me‚ he hath very oft of late Given private time to you; and you yourself Have of your audience been most free and bounteous. . .” (1.3.91-94). Here Shakespeares is establishing that the couple does in fact spend a great deal of time alone together which was fairly
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Hamlet simply shuns Ophelia and implies that God creates people you have different faces‚ meaning a person can be truthful but contrasts that people can somewhat be the complete opposite of this. Could be why Hamlet can perhaps not trust anyone anymore. Shakespeare is making
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In turn‚ Ophelia is emotionally abandoned‚ left to combat the abrupt deterioration of her relationship with Hamlet. In the same manner‚ Polonius’ disregard for the emotional state of Ophelia is further displayed in his scheme to culprit Hamlet’s melancholy. While eavesdropping on Hamlet’s inhumane castigation of his daughter‚ Polonius fails to exhibit any form of compassion towards Ophelia in the following moments: “You need not tell us what Lord Hamlet
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script but adding material elements to enhance their main focus. The 1996 Branagh film starts the scene with Ophelia laying in the fetal position in a strait jacket. This first glimpse of Ophelia sets the tone for the rest of the scene. By laying curled in a ball‚ the director promotes Ophelia’s vulnerability and weakness in this moment. Using the strait jacket implies to the viewer that Ophelia is delusional and possibly dangerous‚ but her voice is soft as she talks to Gertrude‚ giving off the impression
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Hamlet’s Love for Ophelia is Eternal Although there are many points proving that his love isn’t real‚ there are multiple points in the play providing evidence that challenges this statement. In one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays‚ Hamlet‚ it is often wondered if Hamlet’s love for Ophelia is true. Although there are many points proving that his love isn’t real‚ there are multiple points in the play providing evidence that challenges this statement
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very dependent on the men‚ and were unable to exist independently. Through their submissiveness Gertrude and Ophelia are treated as marionettes‚ who are easily manipulated by those around them. Thus their behavior portrays the frailty of their characters. They are similar in the sense that they are frail‚ however‚ they displayed distinct aspects of frailty. Gertrude lacks moral fiber and Ophelia exhibits emotional weakness and weak character. Gertrude demonstrates moral frailty‚ as she does not contend
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causes Ophelia and Hamlet to go crazy‚ but also brought back good memories. Hamlet went crazy and went on a rampage about how love made him mad. Ophelia brought up the fact that Hamlet promised her love. Ophelia went crazy and had started to sing songs about Hamlet. When Hamlet was in the graveyard‚ Yorick reminded Hamlet of his childhood. He had always looked up to Yorick like a father. Love is the most relevant topic throughout the play. In Act 3‚ scene 1‚ it is revealed that Ophelia is misled
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Ophelia often times was told to spy on Hamlet for Claudius. Ophelia spying on Hamlet led to her and Hamlet connecting so then the two of them suddenly became in love. Claudius was kind of demanding towards Ophelia. Ophelia lives the life of a father being extremely controlling. Claudius wants to tell Ophelia who she can and can’t marry. He often times wants to plan her life out for her. She soon doesn’t like that and goes against him with Hamlet. Ophelia soon doesn’t understand
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