Where does Hamlet repeatedly tell Ophelia?

Where does Hamlet repeatedly tell Ophelia?

In Act 3, Hamlet repeatedly tells the innocent Ophelia to ‘Get thee to a nunn’ry’ (3.1. 120; 128–29; 136-37; 139).

What is Laertes’s advice to Ophelia?

Laertes’ advice to Ophelia about Hamlet is that she should stay far away from him. He reminds her that she is the mere daughter of the King’s advisor and that he is the Prince. She should not take his advances seriously because he is using her. He also advises her to remain virtuous and pure – as a young maiden should.

How does Hamlet act towards Ophelia during the play?

During the play within the play, he speaks rudely to Ophelia again, making sexual puns in lines 100-114. He also treats his mother rudely by not sitting next to her and by accusing her of offending his father (3.4. 9) and blaspheming her behavior throughout his speech to her in Act III, Scene iv.

Why is Hamlet rude to Ophelia?

Hamlet is cruel to Ophelia because he has transferred his anger at Gertrude’s marriage to Claudius onto Ophelia. In fact, Hamlet’s words suggest that he transfers his rage and disgust for his mother onto all women. He says to Ophelia, “God has given you one face and you make yourselves another.

Does Hamlet break up with Ophelia?

Ophelia Timeline and Summary 1.3 Polonius and Laertes tell Ophelia that Hamlet just wants to sleep with her, and that she should break up with him. He is cold, tells her he didn’t love her, and then says, “Get thee to a nunnery.” Ophelia thinks he’s gone totally bonkers and is justifiably upset by his behavior.

What does Ophelia say about violets?

Violets: Finally, Ophelia says that she would have brought violets but that they all withered when her father died. This is a fascinating note for Ophelia to leave on because violets are the symbol for faithfulness and fidelity.

What flowers does Ophelia distribute?

Ophelia gives fennel, symbol of flattery, to King Claudius. She also gives him columbine for ingratitude and infidelity.

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