I decided, along with Carol, to perform Act III, Scene I, from Hamlet, when Ophelia obeys her father and tests Hamlet's love for her by returning his remembrances. ... Ophelia answers that he is at home and Hamlet's response can support both interpretations of the question. ... Since I believe that Hamlet knows that he is there, I interpreted the latter. After the question about her father, I believe Hamlet begins to really act insane. ... Hamlet comes back with more insults for her. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Ophelia is a prime example of Shakespeare's use of a character to add the classic "Shakespeare open interpretation" for the actors and readers. ... In the beginning of the play there is no doubt that Ophelia is in love with Prince Hamlet. Her father constantly tries to convince her that Hamlet would use her, take her virginity, and that she is too naive to be a wife (let alone Hamlets wife). ... It is obvious that Ophelia loves Hamlet, but another question is raised; Does Hamlet love Ophelia? ... There is still one phrase that trumps all that Hamlet could ever say against Ophel...

• Word Count: 668
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• Grade Level: High School