Hamlet

What kind of conversation do Hamlet and Ophelia have in Act 3

What does Hamlet suggest that Ophelia do

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In Act III, Scene I, just after Hamlet's famous speech, beginning, “To be or not to be," Hamlet catches sight of Ophelia. After a short conversation she attempts to return some of the remembrances that Hamlet gave when courting her. Hamlet replies caustically, questioning Ophelia’s honesty. He then berates Ophelia, telling her off sarcastically and venomously, with the refrain, “Get thee to a nunnery,” or in other words, “Go become a nun to control your lust.” After this tirade, Hamlet exists, leaving Ophelia in shambles.

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