I was just looking into the history of early opera, which starts with several versions of Orpheus and Eurydice just around the year 1600 (well, a couple of years later, but still within WS's lifetime), and I was struck by how much the death of Eurydice resembles the death of Ophelia. The whole thing with "therewith fantastic garlands did she make" is there; only she steps on a venomous serpent instead of falling into a brook. But Ophelia's way of dying sure seems inspired by the Eurydice story.
Does anyone know if it's ever been discussed that Ophelia may be supposed to be a Eurydice type of character?
Does anyone know if it's ever been discussed that Ophelia may be supposed to be a Eurydice type of character?
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