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Hamlet, Part 6: Applying Literary Criticism

Question 1 • CA-English Language Arts 12 A

How do plot events affect Ophelia’s character development?

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A
At the beginning of the play, Ophelia is shy and distrustful, but Hamlet's love causes her to become more open and trusting.
B
At the beginning of the play, Ophelia is obedient and proper, but Polonius's death causes her to behave strangely and inappropriately.
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At the beginning of the play, Ophelia is wild and disobedient, but Polonius's death causes her to reform her out-of-control behavior.

Explanation

At the start of the play, Ophelia follows her father’s and brother’s directions and behaves according to the expectations placed on her. After Hamlet kills Polonius, Ophelia grieves and becomes mentally distressed, speaking and behaving in ways others see as strange. So the events change her from obedient and proper to disturbed; choice B describes this development.

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