Act 1, Scene 3

Question 1

Significance of this scene ?

Answer 1

It generates sympathy for the family
Innocence
Victims

As their relationship is corrupted later on

Polonois dies and then Ophelia does which spurs on laertes revenge
Ironic

Question 2

Ophelia as victim

Answer 2

She’s victim of not only hamlet but also from her father and brother they have authority over her.
Control her actions.

She only gets a voice when she’s mad