warnings and advice from her father, Polonius, and her brother, Laertes, against relations with Hamlet. When Polonius and Laertes dissuade Ophelia from entertaining any thoughts of romance in Branagh's version, Ophelia plays innocent.
             The relationship between Hamlet and Ophelia is portrayed passionately in Campbell Scott's 2001 "Hamlet". This Ophelia is a very strong, passionate, sarcastic woman. She is played by an African-American actress, Lisa Gay Hamilton, which adds a whole new level as to why her father and brother may warn against giving her heart to Hamlet. It is another layer and adds what can be construed as a
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