Question

Write two to three sentences explaining how Ophelia changes over the course of the play. Include at least one plot event that causes Ophelia to change.

Answer 1

Answer:

At the beginning of the play, Ophelia is devoted and kind; she acts exactly what her family orders her to do. Then, Hamlet's unusual behavior and Polonius's death cause Ophelia to go insane. She becomes disoriented and starts behaving oddly. Presently, her insanity leads to her destruction.

Explanation:

Answer 2

At the beginning of the play, Ophelia is devoted and kind; she acts exactly what her family orders her to do. Then, Hamlet's unusual behavior and Polonius's death cause Ophelia to go insane. She becomes disoriented and starts behaving oddly. Presently, her insanity leads to her destruction.