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In the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare, actions speak louder then words. Although the play has a thought out story plot, it is filled with many unanswered questions. The one question in particular that I chose to write about is did Hamlet really love Ophelia? This argument can go both ways, however I feel that Hamlet did love Ophelia. To back up my decision I have taken quotes from the play, and with them I will prove that Hamlet’s feelings for Ophelia were true.

The play Hamlet is about the hurdles and heartache one man must overcome in seek of his father’s murder. Hamlet discovers who murdered his father, as he also discovers his mother’s love affair with his Uncle, Hamlet view of the world is not so good. "That the Everlasting had not fixed His cannon ‘gainst self-slaughter … how weary, stale, flat, and unprofitable seem to me all the uses of this world." (Act 1 Scene 2 Line 131). Hamlet slips into the mode of depression. The main reason for his anger and frustration is because of his mother’s sudden

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By doing this, Hamlet allows himself to do as he pleases, with out the authority of his loving mother.

Once Hamlet discovers the cause of his father’s untimely death, he assumes the disposition of an insane man to cover up his true intentions of revenge. Although William Shakespeare may not have made it clear, I feel that Hamlet’s love for Ophelia was true. In conclusion, I feel that with time, Hamlet would have some his love for Ophelia. Ophelia later relates this meeting to her father, Polonius. It is to this challenge that Hamlet declares, "I loved Ophelia.

Ophelia lies to Hamlet, and doing the bidding of Polonius, and Claudius, Ophelia has re-established and built up Hamlet’s negative feelings towards women. His claims of love, and his horrible reaction to her rejection prove his love. Hamlet said this because he holds Ophelia in high regard, aside from the world he thinks of so poorly, he does not wish for her to become involved with it’s dangers and the people in it, therefore he feels she would remain fair and pure in a nunnery. It is Ophelia’s funeral, and Hamlet confronts Laertes, her brother, he questions their love for each other. This scene comes shortly after Hamlet learns of his late father’s murder.

Approximate Word count = 704
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)

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