Ophelia remains one of the most immortalised figures in Western art and pop culture. The Story of Ophelia - Tate
She is characterized by her loyalty and submissive nature, famously stating, "I shall obey, my lord". 40 something ophelia
Her descent into madness is triggered by the murder of her father at the hands of Hamlet. Ophelia remains one of the most immortalised figures
Her death by drowning is described by Queen Gertrude as a poetic, almost unintentional act while picking flowers. "I shall obey