Ophelia is a main character in the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare. She is the daughter of Polonius and the love interest of Hamlet. Ophelia’s character is one of tragedy, as she is driven to madness and ultimately meets a tragic end. Her role in the play serves as a foil to Hamlet’s own tragic downfall and sheds light on themes such as love, betrayal, and the corruption of power. Ophelia’s famous monologue, where she speaks of grief and lost love, is one of the most iconic scenes in the play, and her character continues to be a source of fascination and interpretation for audiences and scholars alike.