Character in Hamlet
Ophelia ♀ female
173Lines Spoken
1.3First Scene
4.5Last Scene
4.3%Of Play Dialogue
Ophelia is the #6 role by line count in Hamlet — 173 lines (4.3% of the play) across 5 scenes between Acts 1 and 4.
Ophelia enters the play in Act 1, Scene 3: “I shall the effect of this good lesson keep,”
Dialogue partners
Across 5 scenes, Ophelia most frequently shares the stage with: Lord Polonius (4 shared scenes), Queen Gertrude (3 shared scenes), King Claudius (3 shared scenes), Horatio (2 shared scenes), Laertes (2 shared scenes).
Every scene where Ophelia speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 3 | 20 | 14.3% |
| Act 2, Scene 1 | 28 | 21.4% |
| Act 3, Scene 1 | 33 | 16.3% |
| Act 3, Scene 2 | 16 | 4.1% |
| Act 4, Scene 5 | 76 | 32.3% |
Quick facts
Where does Ophelia rank in Hamlet’s cast?
#6 by line count, with 173 lines across Acts 1 to 4.
Who does Ophelia speak with most often?
Lord Polonius — 4 shared scenes.