Act+4,+scene+5-+Ophelia's+flowers



 Read the section of Act 4, scene 5 linked above.  In this scene, Ophelia, in the throws of insanity, distributes real or imaginary flowers to Claudius, Laertes, and Gertrude, and keeps one for herself. It is never specified in the text which flower she gives to whom. If you were directing this scene, to whom would Ophelia give each flower? Explain your choices- please note the symbolic meaning of each.

rosemary- remembrance pansies- thoughts fennel- deceit rue- sorrow or repentance violets- faithfulness daisy- lies/ trickery