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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.
How many months did Hamlet live after his fathers death?
At the play The Mousetrap Ophelia says it is "twice two months" since the senior Hamlet died. After that there is time for Hamlet to leave, for Laertes to hear in France that his father has died, and to return to Denmark, reconcile with Claudius, hear that Hamlet is returned, plan a fencing match and put it into motion: at least a couple of weeks more. It is about four-and-a-half months later.
Does ophelia want to get revenged from Hamlet for killing her father?
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.
Whom does hamlet get rid of first in the play?
Hamlet is directly responsible for the deaths of five people and indirectly for another. The first person to die because of Hamlet's actions is Polonius, who Hamlet stabs in the mistaken belief that he is King Claudius. This indirectly causes Ophelia's death. Hamlet then kills, in succession, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern, Laertes and Claudius.
When does Hamlet vent his anger on someone who didn't deserve it?
Most noticeably when he arranges for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern's death when they were just the messengers. His anger at Ophelia, Gertrude and Polonius may also be seen as misplaced. It is Claudius who he should be angry with. Hamlet is angry with his mother, but his mother had no part in the death of Hamlet's father nor did she know that Claudius had killed him.
What drove Ophelia mad?
Against hamlet was his mere unkindness towards mainly everyone hamlet potrays a worried being who has promblems which go deep
The climax of Hamlet is Ophelia's death?
Is it? I would have said it was Polonius's death.
Is Hamlet responsible for ophelia death?
No. Hamlet is responsible for his own behavior, of saying unkind things to Ophelia and misleading her, but he isn't responsible for her climbing that tree.
What is ophelia?
Ophelia is a character in William Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." She is the daughter of Polonius, sister of Laertes, and love interest of Prince Hamlet. Ophelia's mental decline and tragic death are central elements in the play.
Who died in Hamlet written by William Shakespeare?
Death toll in Hamlet: Polonius, Ophelia, Laertes, Hamlet, Gertrude, Claudius, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. (8)
Why does hamlet quarrel with laertes at Ophelia's grave?
Hamlet quarrels with Laertes at Ophelia's grave due to their shared grief and differing expressions of love for Ophelia. Laertes is enraged by Hamlet's perceived lack of respect for Ophelia's death, believing Hamlet's feelings are insincere. This confrontation escalates into a physical altercation, revealing their deep emotional turmoil and the intensity of their rivalries, particularly in the context of their respective relationships with Ophelia. The grave becomes a symbolic battleground for their unresolved feelings and grievances.
Can you give me an example of foreshowding in hamlet?
When Ophelia is singing about flowers at a grave which forebodes/forshadows her death.
In Hamlet act 1 scene what does Claudius mean when he speaks of the memory of Hamlet's death being green?
I believe that he is speaking about Hamlet Senior and his recent death, that it is fresh.
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 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.
How did Ophelia feel about Polonius's death in Hamlet?
She was blown away by it. Polonius was her father, and she had relied on him almost totally to tell her what to do.
How many months did Hamlet live after his fathers death?
At the play The Mousetrap Ophelia says it is "twice two months" since the senior Hamlet died. After that there is time for Hamlet to leave, for Laertes to hear in France that his father has died, and to return to Denmark, reconcile with Claudius, hear that Hamlet is returned, plan a fencing match and put it into motion: at least a couple of weeks more. It is about four-and-a-half months later.
