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There are multiple factors that are similar in each image; for example, Ophelia’s holding of the willow branch. This heavily supports and matches her death in the play, as she fell from a willow tree and drowned in lower water. Her hand placement is also accommodated by an arrangement of flowers and bouquets, whether that be interlaced in her hair, or grasped by her hands. This imagery also supports the play from when Ophelia handed each character a flower which each held specific sentimental value and meaning. Lastly, these images portray her in a rather natural death. She is seen with a calm or almost bright expression, as Ophelia accepts death possibly from the psychological pain she’s previously felt.
Given these similarities, Ophelia is presented as rather peaceful and calm, found in her natural state; water. She’s portrayed as caring, obedient, however with lost hope. In these paintings she’s placed with components that enhance her character, and truly makes further comments to her innocence and virtue with the best utmost intentions. Ophelia's death in the play was very tragic, however in these paintings she died proudly and pure, just as her character portrays.
Considering that artists across the world over years, and centuries have made their interpretation known, I developed my own artistic development of sweet Ophelia. Personally, I view Ophelia as a very warm-hearted, generous, truthful, young girl, and through these songs she's seen as just that. Her relationship with Hamlet was very tragic and unworthy, leading me to pick songs describing their unfortunate connection as well.
I found this song fitting to Ophelia, considering the title and how it relates to her poor, tragic death. Throughout the song the protagonist begs her partner to not leave her astray, and she’ll follow and listen to him under any circumstance. Although in the play, Ophelia tries to betray Hamlet, she still has this bondage towards him and seems to never let him go. “The more that you say, the less I know”, also accurately describes Hamlet’s madness and how confusing it becomes for poor Ophelia. This song greatly relates to Ophelia as her perspective, and her relationship with Hamlet throughout the play.
This song greatly depicts Ophelia simply by the name, “young and beautiful.” In the play Ophelia is seen as very young, fruitful and pure, especially by Hamlet. This may construct his love for her in the way that she’s honest and virtuous, so the lyrics; “Will you still love me when I’m no longer young and beautiful?” Fit rather well considering their age difference and his interest in her. The lyrics; “Dear Lord, when I get to heaven/ Please, let me bring my man.” Are rather ironic considering that shortly after her unfortunate death, he’s poisoned and also dies. This song construes more of their unfortunate deaths, and egotistical, romantic interest in their relationship.
“If he’s a serial killer, then what’s the worst/ That can happen to a girl who’s already hurt?” I specifically found these lyrics really fitting considering that besides Ophelia recognizing Hamlet's madness, she still cares for him in a way. She’s young and already so hurt, that his madness doesn’t affect her as much as it should. Secondly, “Do you want me or do you not? I heard one thing, now I’m hearing another”, perfectly describes their relationship. Thus, in the way that Hamlet shamed and embarrassed her, then suddenly is in such deep admiration and love for her. This song represents Ophelia’s pain considering Hamlet’s doing, or not.
I chose this song because I specifically just found it fitting to Ophelia’s character. She’s seen as so loving, caring, pure, and joyous and this song describes just that. Ophelia’s so young, however, shows such strong, innocent yet loving emotions, she has the power to please anyone. In the play almost every character is pleased by Ophelia, which may highlight her pushover personality, but also her accommodating traits.