Hamlet is a play by William Shakespeare in which insanity plays a major role. Ophelia becomes demented because of her father’s death and her mistreatment by Hamlet. Ophelia’s insanity is conveyed through her childlike nature, lack of femininity, and her intensified value of flowers. Helen, a deranged kidnapper in the movie Hide and Seek, portrays many of the same characteristics as that of mad Ophelia. In their demented states, both Ophelia and Helen …showed first 75 words of 607 total…

…showed last 75 words of 607 total…Representing Ophelia: Women, Madness, and the Responsibilities of Feminist Criticism.” Ed. Susanne L. Wofford. Boston: Bedford. 1994. Pages 220-240. Tilly, Jennifer, perf. Hide and Seek. Dir. Sidney J. Furie. Trimark Pictures. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** WORKS CITED Shakespeare, William. Hamlet. Ed. Susanne L. Wofford. Boston: Bedford. 1994. Showalter, Elaine. “Representing Ophelia: Women, Madness, and the Responsibilities of Feminist Criticism.” Ed. Susanne L. Wofford. Boston: Bedford. 1994. Pages 220-240. Tilly, Jennifer, perf. Hide and Seek. Dir. Sidney J. Furie. Trimark Pictures.