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In William Shakespeare's plays, the characters and plot are often categorized as complex and arduous to understand. Ophelia, a minor character in The Tragedy of Hamlet represents one of two women captured in the chaos if revenge. Though Ophelia and Gertrude were placed in the scenery where those they love were avenging their father's death, both handled it differently. Shakespeare's portrayal of Ophelia as an innocent, obedient and naïve child demonstrates the consequence of living under an oppressed society. Ophelia was force to hold back who she was as she play the role of a child.

Ophelia, one of the two women that are apparent throughout the play is the daughter of Polonius and love interest of Prince Hamlet. She represents the archetype of the innocent child as she is controlled by those around her. The role of Ophelia serves as a bridge that links the play together and acts as the "surveillance"1 to the lives of those around her as well. We are able to gain a better......

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