At the end of Scene III, Ophelia agrees to "obey.". Be sure you understand . 1. (act 1, scene 4). Polonius gives advice to Ophelia. She will go into a convent for a year of prayer c. She will stay away from Hamlet and reject his affections d. She will befriend the Queen to spy on her c What did the ghost tell Hamlet? He is also indirectly involved in the deaths of his love Ophelia (drowning) and of his mother Gertrude (poisoned by Claudius by mistake). that Ophelia is a weak and entirely dependent character. 15. Laertes gives Ophelia advice. Recognizing that Hamlet is upset, he tries to make amends, urging Hamlet to abandon mourning and stay in Denmark instead of returning to school. Ophelia agrees to heed his advice, while urging him to obey it as well. SURVEY. Set your entreatments at a higher rate than a command to parley" ( 1.3.120-123) " As to give words or talk with Lord Hamlet. Laertes gives Ophelia advice. She's . Your parents only wish they had a daughter like Ophelia. Ophelia In Shakespeare's tragedies, the characters all have flaws that eventually lead to their undoing. When Ophelia tells Polonius that she loves Hamlet he orders her to quit seeing Hamlet, she agrees, 'I shall obey my Lord' (145). 15. Her obedience to her father added to the destruction of her love relationship and her life. 19) and rarely imaged as a woman in control of her own choices, with her own agenda, she has come to embody this virgin/villain dichotomy. He warns her to beware of Hamlet's trifling with her, and urges her to remain chaste. Ophelia is an obedient person through her thoughts and actions in the beginning. The second thing that Ophelia does, which causes her to lose Hamlet's trust, is set up a plan with King Claudius and Polonius to see if Hamlet is crazy and if Ophelia is the reason for his insanity. The result of this lie is a relationship that is permanently severed. Ophelia agrees to heed his advice, while urging him to obey it as well. Polonius enters and counsels Laertes, who departs. He can tell a hawk from a handsaw. Later, when Polonius uses her as bait to spy on Hamlet for King Claudius, she does exactly what she's told (3.1). Laertes and Ophelia are saying goodbye, and like any big brother going off to college, Laertes has some words of warning for his little sister. See answer (1) She agrees to her father's charge and will have nothing to do with Hamlet. Summary: Act I, scene iii. What is the word apparition referring to in the following lines from Act I, scene i in Hamlet. She will marry Fortinbras b. At the end of Scene III, Ophelia agrees to "obey." What will she do? On the other hand, Hamlet is obedient to his mother, since she is asking him to stay with her in the kingdom. Gertrude was favourable to the romance; at Ophelia's funeral. Ophelia agrees to heed his advice, while urging him to obey it as well. Laertes reassures her that he will take care of himself. The description of her death is one of the most haunting & poignant in all of literature and has inspired many famous paintings. Laertes and Ophelia are saying goodbye, and like any big brother going off to college, Laertes has some words of warning for his little sister. At the end of Scene III, Ophelia agrees to "obey." What will she do? a. Act 1 Scene 3 Summary. Polonius has said to her, "I would not, in plain terms, from this time forth, have you slander any moment . By the end of the tragedy, Hamlet has caused the deaths of Polonius, Laertes, Claudius, and two acquaintances of his from the University of Wittenberg Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. What will she do? . / Therefore I have entreated him along / With us to watch the minutes of this night, / That if . (2) (3 total) Hamlet That Claudius killed him The he should avenge the death QUESTION 7 7) "Rankly abused: but know, thou noble youth,/The serpent that did sting thy father's life/Now wears his crown." Act I, Scene 5. She agrees to obey Polonius' wish that she would stay away from Hamlet and reject his affections. merely obedient. Polonius is certainly deceptive with Hamlet and others as he has a predilection for hypocrisy and spying. Q. Why does Laertes believe that Hamlet, even if he is sincere in his affections toward Ophelia, will never marry her? Hamlet Act 1 Scene 3 Quiz. Be somewhat scanter of your maiden presence; Set your entreatments at a higher rate. Why does Laertes believe that Hamlet, even if he is sincere in his affections toward Ophelia, will never marry her? Since Hamlet is responsible not only for his own feelings but for his position in the state, it may be impossible for him to marry her. (1) She agrees to obey QUESTION 6 6) Who does the ghost want to talk to? She assents. Laertes meets Ophelia to say his farewells before returning to France. a. . Ophelia agrees to "obey." What will she do? As Ophelia has become an image of femininity, most often realized as a fragile and powerless maid with few words beyond "I shall obey, my lord" (I. Ophelias thoughts and actions go beyond obedience to show. For he himself is subject to his birth He may not, as unvalued persons do, Act 4, scene 7 & Act 5, scene 1 Ophelia's death and funeral. Than a command to parley. Ophelia is trying to understand why Hamlet is acting the way he is and is lying in order to help him and because her father told her to do so. She can't. It's a bit more complicated than that, because (at least in my vision of the play), Hamlet's madness is part real and part feigned, but he never slips into total psychosis. Ophelias thoughts and actions go beyond obedience to show. Act 1 Scene 3 Summary Laertes meets Ophelia to say his farewells before returning to France. What does Ophelia agree to obey? Polonius enters and counsels Laertes, who departs. She agrees to obey Polonius ' wish that she would stay away from Hamlet and reject his affections . 30 seconds. Polonius enters and counsels Laertes, who departs. She agrees to obey Polonius' wish that she would stay away from Hamlet and reject his affections. Nothing that she says or does is a representation of herself but mostly that of her father. / Therefore I have entreated him along / With us to watch the minutes of this night, / That if . For Lord Hamlet, Believe so much in him that he is young, And with a larger tether may he walk. What does Ophelia agree to obey? As long as she's unmarried, she lives by her father's rules. Polonius also warns Ophelia of Hamlet's amorous intentions, and finally instructs her to avoid him altogether. He warns her to beware of Hamlet's trifling with her, and urges her to remain chaste. Claiming to be the spirit of Hamlet's father, the ghost says that he wants Hamlet to "revenge his foul and most . The ghost told Hamlet that King Hamlet was murdered by Claudius, and it asked Hamlet to avenge the murder. In Polonius's house, Laertes prepares to leave for France. Why does Marcellus think Horatio should speak to the ghost? Ophelias cruel She agrees to obey Polonius' wish that she would stay away from Hamlet and reject his affections. Later, when Polonius uses her as bait to spy on Hamlet for King Claudius, she does exactly what she's told. What does the ghost tell Hamlet? Polonius ends it, first by ordering Ophelia to stop communicating with Hamlet, and second by using Ophelia as a tool to get at Hamlet. She agrees to obey Polonius' wish that she would stay away from Hamlet and reject his affections. 1. Laertes leaves and sets sail for Paris. Horatio says 'tis but our fantasy / And will not let belief take hold of him / Touching this dreaded sight twice seen of us. 14. In response to Polonius' warning, Ophelia obeys by saying, "I shall obey, my lord" (1.3.136). Horatio says 'tis but our fantasy / And will not let belief take hold of him / Touching this dreaded sight twice seen of us. In particular, Ophelia agrees not to see Hamlet anymore after the . She does as her father says regardless of how it could affect her own life. that Ophelia is a weak and entirely dependent character. What did the ghost tell Hamlet? Ophelias cruel The ghost told Hamlet that King Hamlet was murdered by Claudius, and it asked Hamlet to avenge the murder. of the play, but upon closer inspection, the audience sees that she is not. What is the word apparition referring to in the following lines from Act I, scene i in Hamlet. In particular, Ophelia agrees not to see Hamlet anymore after the request from her father: "I shall obey, my lord. ". In fact, a major function of Ophelia in the play is to help us contrast real madness with Hamlet's pretense. In few, Ophelia, few, Ophelia, Wordplay. Ophelia agrees to obey her father. Even the hardest of hearts melts with pity to hear how this beautiful innocent creature met her end " Her clothes spread wide and mermaid like awhile . As a result of his fathers petition, Ophelia decides to obey him. . . SURVEY. Ophelia agrees to obey her father. Hamlet agrees to stay. When her father orders her to quit seeing Hamlet, she agrees "I shall obey my Lord" (1.3.145). Look to 't, I charge you," (1.3.134-135). Laertes leaves and sets sail for Paris. Than may be given you. At the end of Scene III, Ophelia agrees to obey Polonius' wish. . (1) What does he need to tell him? Ophelia appears to obey whenever her brother or father tell her anything. In another instance, Ophelia agreed to become Polonius and Claudius' spy; to spy on Hamlet and to determine his insanity. She agrees to obey Polonius ' wish that she would stay away from Hamlet and reject his affections . Ophelia agrees to obey her father. At the end of Scene III, Ophelia agrees to "obey." What will she do? Since Hamlet is responsible not only for his own feelings but for his . What will she do? Hamlet Act 1 Scene 3 Quiz. Be sure you understand . She agrees to obey Polonius' wish that she would stay away from Hamlet and reject his affections. Horatio was a scholar who should know the proper way to address a ghost. When Hamlet and the ghost are alone, the ghost finally speaks. Bidding his sister, Ophelia, farewell, he cautions her against falling in love with Hamlet, who is, according to Laertes, too far above her by birth to be able to love her honorably. Ophelia is an obedient person through her thoughts and actions in the beginning. of the play, but upon closer inspection, the audience sees that she is not. She's annoyed at Laertes's urge toward chastity, since she suspects him of being a hypocrite, but she agrees anyway. The king discusses a possible war and agrees to let Laertes, son of the king's lord chamberlain (Polonius), leave the court and return to school. merely obedient. Ophelia agrees to keep Laertes' advice as a "watchman" close to her heart but urges him not to give her advice that he does not practice himself. As long as she's unmarried, she lives by her father's rules. Ophelia agrees to obey her father. Q. Polonius gives advice to Ophelia. 30 seconds.