Ophelia me; we may call it herb of grace o' Sundays; O, you must wear your rue with a difference". Rue is well known for its symbolic meaning of regret, but the herb is also used to treat pain, bruises and has abortive qualities. In Act 4 Scene 7, Queen Gertrude reports that Ophelia had climbed into a willow tree ("There is a willow grows aslant the brook"), and that the branch had broken and dropped Ophelia into the brook, where she drowned. Gertrude says that Ophelia appeared "incapable of her own distress". Gertrude's announcement of Ophelia's death has been praised
Ophelia (2018 film) Ophelia (2018 film) Ophelia is a 2018 British-American historical romantic drama film directed by Claire McCarthy and written by Semi Chellas, based on the Shakespearean character of the same name and the novel by Lisa Klein. The film stars Daisy Ridley as the titular character, with Naomi Watts, Clive Owen and George MacKay in supporting roles. The film follows the story of "Hamlet", as told by Ophelia's perspective. The film premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. Ophelia (Daisy Ridley) is the most trusted lady-in-waiting to the Queen (Naomi Watts). She soon captures the attention of Prince Hamlet (George MacKay)