On Ophelia

The other day I started feeling a little melancholy. I think it was the return of the rain, or possibly the seeming end of summer, or perhaps just the general passing of time that late summer early fall always brings. Whatever it was, I felt the desire to collect some images of one my favorite literary characters, Ophelia. I have long been both fascinated and scornful of her. In a scornful period I wrote a paper for a lit class titled “Frailty, thy name is Ophelia!”. It’s rather dramatic to say, but this lady haunts me. There are so many reasons I could expound upon as to why this is, but instead I will offer some artwork…

Are you ever haunted by literary figures?

“for man is a giddy thing…”

I just love Shakespeare! I’m taking a class this quarter that mainly focuses on his comedies. A Midsummer Night’s Dream has long been my very favorite. I simply can’t resist a good faerie tale ! Much Ado About Nothing is a close second. It’s SO very funny and I love the witty Beatrice! I wish I could think as many clever things to say as often as she does! (Although the title quote is from Benedict) Do you love Shakespeare? What is your favorite play?

All of the above photos are the famous Cottingley Fairies. I’ve always felt a little sad that it wasn’t all true… Ahhhh, the days before photoshop… Have a lovely weekend!