Her death by drowning is described by Queen Gertrude as a poetic, almost unintentional act while picking flowers.
Her descent into madness is triggered by the murder of her father at the hands of Hamlet. 40 something ophelia
Ophelia remains one of the most immortalised figures in Western art and pop culture. The Story of Ophelia - Tate Her death by drowning is described by Queen
In William Shakespeare's Hamlet , Ophelia is a young Danish noblewoman whose life is dictated by the patriarchal forces of her father (Polonius), brother (Laertes), and lover (Hamlet). 40 something ophelia
Historical records suggest Ophelia may have been inspired by Jane Shaxspere, a two-year-old girl who drowned picking flowers in 1569. 2. Cultural & Artistic Impact