0
Does ophelia want to get revenged from Hamlet for killing her father?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
No, not at all. Hamlet's part in her father's death came as a great sorrow to her. She was sad and confused but not angry.
Her brother Laertes got her share of the family vengeful spirit.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How are Antigone Gertrude from Hamlet and Ophelia Hamlet similar?
Antigone and Ophelia are similar because they both are heartbroken over the loss of a loved one (in Ophelia's case two loved ones, Pelonius, her father. And Hamlet, her boyfriend). And Gertrude and Ophelia are similar because they both seem to have the need for someone to look after them and love them, because almost immediatly after Hamlet Sr. dies Gertrude moves right on to Hamlet's uncle for a sense of security. The same goes for Ophelia in that she goes completely insane after the loss of her father and after Hamlet acts like a jerk to her. But I don't see a common connection between all three of them.
What is the Main plot and subplots in Hamlet?
The main plot is the revenge plot. Hamlet learns his father was killed by his uncle; he pretends to be crazy to get close to Claudius and does eventually kill him. There is a subplot about Ophelia. There is another subplot about his relationship with his mother. There is yet another about his relationship with Rosecrantz and Guildenstern.
What is the purpose of including the subplot of Hamlet and Ophelia's romance?
The degree of relationship between Hamlet and Ophelia is quite unknown to the reader, although it is somewhat suggested in the text that they were, in fact, together. This subplot shows that when Hamlet pretends to be - or actually does become - insane that it effects Ophelia on a very deep level. The rejection Ophelia is given by Hamlet sends her into insanity - and in the end suicide. This is an aspect of irony, something Shakespeare liked to use in his work. By pretending to be insane, Hamlet causes Ophelia to actually become insane - a type of casualty caused by Hamlet's need to know the truth about his father's death.
Why does Ophelia come to see her father after her encounter with Hamlet?
They are not. Gertrude does say that she hoped Ophelia and Hamlet would marry, but she didn't bother saying that while Ophelia was alive, so she was hardly eager. Polonius told Ophelia to give Hamlet the cold shoulder, since he thought Hamlet was only trying to get into her pants. He did not want Hamlet to fall for Ophelia at all (and he sure didn't think he would do so), but he comes to the conclusion later that Hamlet has in fact fallen in love with Ophelia. He's not exactly happy about that, but what he is happy about is that he can 1) be the first to tell the king, thus making him look smart, and 2) use Ophelia as bait to find out more about Hamlet.
Does Laertes believe that Hamlet will some day marry Ophelia?
No. He is of the view that Hamlet will have a bride chosen for him, probably some woman of royal blood. He wouldn't be able to marry Ophelia even if he wanted to. (Ironically, Gertrude later reveals that she had intended that Hamlet should marry Ophelia, so Laertes was wrong.)
Who is polonius in Hamlet?
Polonius is the chief counselor to the king, and also the father of Ophelia and Laertes.
Who forbade Ophelia from continuing to see prince Hamlet?
Ophelia's father, Polonius, forbade her from continuing to see prince Hamlet.
What is a quick summary of Hamlet?
Hamlet is told by the ghost of his father that he was murdered by Hamlet's uncle Claudius who is now the king and Hamlet's stepfather. In the process of pursuing his revenge, Hamlet kills Polonius, Claudius's counsellor and the father of Hamlet's girlfriend Ophelia. Ophelia goes mad and dies, and her brother Laertes comes vowing vengeance for his father's death. Laertes and Claudius plot Hamlet's death, but although Hamlet is mortally wounded, their plot misfires, killing Hamlet's mother and Laertes. Hamlet kills Claudius before he, too, expires.
What news did Gertrude give to Laertes?
Ophelia tells her father polonius that her boyfriend Hamlet has gone insane.
What Does Ophelia Agree To Do?
In Act 1 Scene 3 of Hamlet, Ophelia agrees to reject Hamlet's amorous advances as her father instructed her to do.
Who were the most important characters in Hamlet?
Hamlet, His father's ghost, His uncle, his mother, polonius, and ophelia
What characters in Hamlet offer advice to Ophelia about her relationship with Hamlet?
Her father Polonius. Her brother Laertes.
What lines in act III of Hamlet suggest that Hamlet suspects Polonius' presence?
"Where is your father?" (said to Ophelia)
How are Antigone Gertrude from Hamlet and Ophelia Hamlet similar?
Antigone and Ophelia are similar because they both are heartbroken over the loss of a loved one (in Ophelia's case two loved ones, Pelonius, her father. And Hamlet, her boyfriend). And Gertrude and Ophelia are similar because they both seem to have the need for someone to look after them and love them, because almost immediatly after Hamlet Sr. dies Gertrude moves right on to Hamlet's uncle for a sense of security. The same goes for Ophelia in that she goes completely insane after the loss of her father and after Hamlet acts like a jerk to her. But I don't see a common connection between all three of them.
Who ordered a proper burial for Hamlet?
Ophelia. She went crazy after Hamlet killed her father which led her to drown herself.
Does Ophelia tell Claudius that Hamlet murdered Polonius?
No, Gertrude does. It's not clear fromt he text how Ophelia finds out that her father has died.
Who is Ophelias father in Hamlet?
Ophelia's father is Polonius, who is Claudius' advisor. Polonius is killed by Hamlet when he is hiding behind a tapestry, spying on Hamlet as he talks to his mother, Gertrude. After Polonius' death, Ophelia goes mad and eventually dies after she falls from a tree into a brook and drowns.
