vol. 1 — her heart has convinced her that hamlet loved her, though he swears he never did. to her father and brother, ophelia is the eternal virgin, a vessel of morality. to hamlet, she is a sexual object, a corrupt and deceitful lover. how can she be obedient to her father and true to her love? when she lies to hamlet and tells him that polonius is home when he is concealed in the room eavesdropping, ophelia proves she cannot live in both worlds. she has chosen one, and her choice seals her fate.

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