Polonius is, in general, an untrusting, sneaky, scheming character and I am sure that Hamlet knew this about him. ... When Ophelia asks him how his honor is, he humbly thanks her and says that he is well. ... When Ophelia attempts to return Hamlet's letters, he denies them by saying, "No, not I. ... Ophelia is clearly confused by these two homonyms as she simply asks, "What means your lordship?" ... As Ophelia prays out, "Oh heavenly powers, restore him!" ...

• Word Count: 2206
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Through an analysis of several important scenes and the actions of the characters involved, Shakespeare's message about the importance of both reason and passion becomes evident. ... Hamlet writes endlessly to Ophelia, and the reader sees his character as a slave to the passion of love and feelings. ... But if the water come to him and drown him, he drowns not himself. (5,1 14-17), Ophelia must have killed herself. ... Laertes does not rationally guide himself, and like Ophelia, dies at the course of his own actions. ... (1,2 102-105) It is of importance to note that Claudiu...

• Word Count: 1742
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Both Characters depart, Hagar escaping her nursing home , while Hamlet sent away for his "own protection ". ... Hamlets first obstacle when he gets back is finding out that Ophelia has died. His only true love is dead , which is seen when Hamlet says," I loved Ophelia. ... Both characters learn about them selves and have transformed. ... Therefore, through the analysis of Hamlet and Hagar's departure, initiations and metamorphosis it becomes evident that both characters have achieved an heightened understanding about them selves. ...

• Word Count: 1471
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School