Ophelia (/ oʊˈfiːliə / oh-FEE-lee-ə) 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 …

Oct 3, 2025 · Here's everything to know about Ophelia, the Shakespearean character named in Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl.'

She is a daughter, sister, lover and a member of the royal court’s entourage. In each of those roles, she is either exploited or abused or both, and under that irresistible pressure, she descends into mental …

Ophelia, daughter of Polonius, sister to Laertes, and rejected lover of Hamlet in William Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet. Ophelia’s mad scene (Act IV, scene 5) is one of the best known in Western …

Oct 6, 2024 · Derived from Greek ὠφέλεια (opheleia) meaning "help, advantage". This was a rare ancient Greek name, which was either rediscovered or recreated by the poet Jacopo Sannazaro for …

A detailed character analysis of Ophelia in Shakespeare's Hamlet. Explore her tragic story, her relationships with Hamlet and Polonius, the causes of her madness, and the ambiguity of her death.

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Aug 15, 2025 · In Ophelia (2018), directed by Claire McCarthy and starring Daisy Ridley, the story is told from her perspective. Based on Lisa Klein’s novel, the film gives the character agency: we see her …

Ophelia serves as a tragic figure whose relationships with male characters define her fate. Her interactions with Hamlet reveal his cruelty and possible intimacy, while her family dynamics with ...

Oct 3, 2025 · Lisa Klein’s YA novel Ophelia (and movie) approaches the events of Hamlet from Ophelia’s point of view, suggesting what might happen to her between and beyond the lines of …