Hamlet - Characters: Ophelia

English
Grade 7
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A worksheet analyzing Ophelia's character through a key excerpt from Hamlet, including grammar and comprehension exercises.

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Hamlet - Characters: Ophelia

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Ophelia's Scene in Hamlet

O, what a noble mind is here o’erthrown! / The courtier’s, soldier’s, scholar’s, eye, tongue, sword; / Th’ expectancy and rose of the fair state, / The glass of fashion and the mould of form, / Th’ observed of all observers—quite, quite down! / And I, of ladies most deject and wretched, / That sucked the honey of his musicked vows, / Now see that noble and most sovereign reason, / Like sweet bells jangled, and a unsound, / ‘These he hath done, and these he hath given to me;’ / And I, see, such a fellow / I’ll have him no further thought to think on him; / For he is dead, and gone, and will not come again.
1.
Identify and explain the literary technique used in the phrase 'like sweet bells jangled'.
[3 marks]
2.
What feelings does Ophelia express in this passage? Provide two examples from the text.
[2 marks]
3.
Describe how Ophelia’s tone reflects her emotional state.
[2 marks]
4.
From the excerpt, what can you infer about Ophelia’s perception of Hamlet? Support your answer with a quote.
[3 marks]
5.
Explain the significance of the phrase 'the glass of fashion and the mould of form' in understanding Ophelia’s view of the court.
[3 marks]
6.
Identify the type of poetic meter used predominantly in the excerpt and give an example.
[3 marks]
7.
Write a short paragraph (4-5 sentences) explaining how Ophelia’s dialogue reveals her internal conflict.
[4 marks]
8.
Creative Prompt: Imagine you are Ophelia. Write a monologue expressing your feelings about Hamlet’s behavior towards you. Use at least three literary devices discussed earlier.

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Created
12/31/2025
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