Quote by William Shakespeare

Too much of water hast thou, poor Ophelia,And therefore I forbid my tears.

Too much of water hast thou, poor Ophelia,And therefore I fo

Summary

In this quote from Shakespeare's play Hamlet, the character of Ophelia has died by drowning. The speaker, believed to be her brother Laertes, expresses his grief by acknowledging that there is already an abundance of water (symbolically representing tears) due to her tragic fate. He suggests that there is no need for him to shed tears in mourning, as it cannot bring her back or alleviate his sorrow. This quote underlines the despair felt by the character, emphasizing the overwhelming nature of Ophelia's death.

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Death Water Tears Sorrow

By William Shakespeare

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