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[Facts] Re: origin of Ophelia

by Lucipur

8/5/2020, 7:52 AM

So Ophelia does not mean “help” but “helpless”? That may be the reason why Shakespearian chose it for the character but makes it weaker and more pathetic.

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- Sabertooth +1

8/6/2020, 7:52 PM

QuoteSo Ophelia does not mean “help” but “helpless”?

The previous poster wrote "helpfulness" (as in handy), not "helpless."

- Lucipur

8/7/2020, 7:19 AM

Thanks! My carelessness. Truly helpful, hahaha.

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