Characters: Ophelia (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards
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Ophelia's defining characteristics
Ophelia's defining characteristics
Ethereal beauty, purity, sexual innocence
Character Ophelia contrasts with
Character Ophelia contrasts with
Gertrude
How Polonius uses Ophelia
How Polonius uses Ophelia
As a pawn in political schemes at court
What Ophelia's obedience demonstrates
What Ophelia's obedience demonstrates
Her limited agency in patriarchal society
Nature of Ophelia's love for Hamlet
Nature of Ophelia's love for Hamlet
Sincere and pure
Ophelia's unique moral status among main characters
Ophelia's unique moral status among main characters
Only one untouched by guilt
Three triggers for Ophelia's breakdown
Three triggers for Ophelia's breakdown
Father's murder, Hamlet's rejection, political chaos
How Ophelia's madness is symbolised
How Ophelia's madness is symbolised
Fragmented songs and disjointed speeches
Traditional interpretation of Ophelia
Traditional interpretation of Ophelia
Passive victim of circumstances beyond her control
Modern view of Ophelia's madness
Modern view of Ophelia's madness
Empowering act, breaking free from societal constraints