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May 01, Similarly, we see that the cause of Ophelia’s death is climbing the willow tree, and falling from it into clear river waters that take away her life. Ophelia falls from an edge, which from my perspective, symbolizes following what is regarded as “temptation” or following of Hamlet’s shrubhauling.barted Reading Time: 2 mins.

May 01, Home Hamlet Q & A From what kind of tree did Ophel Hamlet From what kind of tree did Ophelia fall into the stream? Asked by chelin d # on 5/1/ PM Last updated by jill d # on 5/1/ PM Answers 1 Add Yours. Answered by jill d # on 5/1/ PM.

The weeping willow tree leaning over Ophelia is a symbol of forsaken love. Crow flowers in the foreground look similar to buttercups and symbolise ingratitude or childishness. The nettles that are growing around the willow's branches represent pain. The daisies floating near Ophelia's right hand represent shrubhauling.barted Reading Time: 8 mins. The willow tree that hangs over Ophelia symbolizes sin and grief (Impelluso).

The symbol rooted in the willow tree may have evolved from the fact that the trees fruits fall before they are ripe, much like Ophelia’s untimely death (Impelluso).

Oct 19, According to Gertrude, Ophelia had climbed into a willow tree, and then a branch had broken and dropped her into the water, where she drowned. “There is a willow grows aslant a brook. That shows his hoar leaves in the glassy stream. There with fantastic garlands did she come. Of crowflowers, nettles, daisies, and long purples. Video Transcript. SARAH: Ophelia made a wreath of flowers and attempted to hang it on the branches of the willow.

While doing so, she slipped and fell into the brook. RALPH: Gertrude describes how her clothing spread out over the surface of the water, keeping her afloat for a moment, while she sang songs of praise, or perhaps hymns.

Ophelia’s role in the play revolves around her relationships with three men. She is the daughter of Polonius, the sister of Laertes, and up until the beginning of the play’s events, she has also been romantically involved with Hamlet. Ophelia’s relationships with these men restrict her agency and eventually lead to her death.