Read the excerpt from Act IV of Hamlet . Ophelia: Larded with 'sweet flower; Which bewept to the grave did go With true-love showers. Claudius: How do you, pretty lady? Ophelia: Well, God 'ild you! They say the owl was a baker's daughter. Lord! we know what we are, but know not what we may be. God be at your table! How does the excerpt reveal Ophelia’s character development?
Answer
A
She is plotting revenge for her father’s death.
B
She expresses an increased religious devotion.
C
She has lost her ability to think logically.
D
She has become more romantic.
Explanation
Ophelia’s replies jump between a song, an old story, and unrelated sayings, so her speech no longer follows a clear, logical train of thought. This change suggests that grief has overwhelmed her and that she has lost the ability to think coherently. The excerpt does not show her plotting revenge or becoming more romantic; religious phrases alone do not indicate increased devotion.
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