Her descent into madness is triggered by the murder of her father at the hands of Hamlet.
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 40 something ophelia
Ophelia remains one of the most immortalised figures in Western art and pop culture. The Story of Ophelia - Tate Her descent into madness is triggered by the
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). and lover (Hamlet).