Death, madness, and lies are the perfect themes to make up an ideal tragic story. ... In theory, Hamlet could have killed Claudius while feigning insanity. ... Hamlet's rudeness and rejection through this part of the play drives her even closer to insanity. ... The news of Polonius" death was just enough to throw her over the edge of insanity. ... A short while after, Ophelia is found dead in a river, having drown that afternoon. ...

• Word Count: 1430
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School