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‘Virginal and innocent ‘or’ wanton and sexually knowledgeable.’ How have critics arrived at these readings of Ophelia? What is your reading of her character?
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'Virginal and innocent 'or' wanton and sexually knowledgeable.' How have critics arrived at these readings of Ophelia? What is your reading of her character? A critic's view of Ophelia differs when taking into account the contrasting cultural positions between contemporary and modern society. It is because of this statement that it is important to realise that a critic's view of Ophelia is only one way to how we view Ophelia. There are many interpretations of Ophelia, which change according to how a director can portray Ophelia. Critics can fall into too categories when reading Ophelia, those who believe that Ophelia is a virginal, innocent girl, and those who portray Ophelia as a wanton, sexually knowledgeable young woman. These are two extremes, and some people believe in the moderate sense that whilst Ophelia is sexually knowledgeable she is also the innocent victim in the play. Hamlet's affection for his mother dates back...
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