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Ophelia Monologue

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This morning I talked to my daughter Ophelia and my son Laertes giving them advice telling them what is right and what is wrong. I want the best for my kids and to always learn how to respect themselves and others. As in my daughter I want her to wait till marriage to loose her virginity and for my son to focus in his studies and to be true to himself and not show off to anyone. I also feel like it’s not right for Hamlet’s mother and uncle to tell him to move on from crying over his father’s death. His father was also a very good man , all of us and everyone went through a lot together. I keep my mouth shut because if anybody sees me cry there’s a chance I can get kicked out and fear a lot of things. I would like to consider things because

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