Ophelia | |
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Hamlet character | |
Created by | William Shakespeare |
In-universe information | |
Family | Polonius (father) Laertes (brother) |
Ophelia (/oʊˈfiːliə/) is a character in William Shakespeare's drama Hamlet (1599–1601). She is a young noblewoman of Denmark, the daughter of Polonius, sister of Laertes and potential wife of Prince Hamlet, who, due to Hamlet's actions, ends up in a state of madness that ultimately leads to her drowning.
Along with Queen Gertrude, Ophelia is one of only two female characters in the original play.