Hamlet blog #2

Ophelia is a character that many can relate to. She is torn between love and reality. She wants to believe that Hamlet has true intentions, just like the man she's always dreamed of. She sees him as a perfect man who wants to take her hand in marriage. Ophelia's father and brother both believe that Hamlet is a sexual predator out looking to steal her virginity and then release her back into the wild. Although her father and brother have expressed their concerns with Hamlet to Ophelia, Ophelia has chosen to pick love over reality. Ophelia becomes delusional and is driven by lust. She is a very sad character, she's a hopeless romantic which drives all of her actions. She wants to make her father happy by being the perfect wife who remains loyal to her duties, but also wants to find true happiness. This is why many can relate to Ophelia. Hamlet on the other hand represents your typical high school boy seeking pleasure without feelings. It is sad to see the way Hamlet and Ophelia end, but yet not surprising that their story played out the way it did.