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  1. Ophelia - Wikipedia

    Ophelia (/ oʊˈfiːliə / oh-FEE-lee-ə) 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 …

  2. Who Is Ophelia? All About the Namesake of Taylor Swift's New Song

    Oct 3, 2025 · Here's everything to know about Ophelia, the Shakespearean character named in Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl.'

  3. Ophelia, Hamlet: Overview Of Shakespeare's Ophelia Character

    She is a daughter, sister, lover and a member of the royal court’s entourage. In each of those roles, she is either exploited or abused or both, and under that irresistible pressure, she descends into mental …

  4. The Meaning Behind ‘Ophelia’ on Taylor Swift’s - TIME

    Oct 3, 2025 · Arguably the most famous depiction of Ophelia in pop culture in recent years is the 2019 film Ophelia, which reimagined Hamlet from Ophelia’s point of view, with Daisy Ridley starring as...

  5. Ophelia Character Analysis: Madness, Gender & Tragedy in Hamlet

    A detailed character analysis of Ophelia in Shakespeare's Hamlet. Explore her tragic story, her relationships with Hamlet and Polonius, the causes of her madness, and the ambiguity of her death.

  6. Ophelia | fictional character | Britannica

    Ophelia, daughter of Polonius, sister to Laertes, and rejected lover of Hamlet in William Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet. Ophelia’s mad scene (Act IV, scene 5) is one of the best known in Western …

  7. Ophelia: From Shakespeare to Taylor Swift, Through Painting ...

    Aug 15, 2025 · In Ophelia (2018), directed by Claire McCarthy and starring Daisy Ridley, the story is told from her perspective. Based on Lisa Klein’s novel, the film gives the character agency: we see her …