Hamlet quotes about women 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? English LiteratureHamletA2/A-levelAQA Created by: ElizabethCreated on: 11-05-15 18:33 'Frailty thy name is woman'- Hamlet All women are weak- stereotypical view of people in this era 1 of 7 'I shall obey my lord'- Ophelia and Gertrude Lack of power from women 2 of 7 'Did he receive you well?'- Gertrude Shows her motherly and caring side 3 of 7 'Madam I wish it may'- Ophelia to Gertrude Shows hierarchy- Gertrude is socially above Ophelia 4 of 7 'I was the more deceived'- Ophelia Shows her lack of power as she is unable to voice her opinions 5 of 7 'Oh heavenly powers, restore him'- Ophelia Shows that she is dedicated to religion, like Hamlet 6 of 7 'Enter Ophelia playing on a lute, and her hair down, singing'- Stage direction The hair down is a symbol of her change- her madness 7 of 7
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