Hamlet 3.1 "I Loved You Not"

The transcript explores Hamlet's complex relationship with Ophelia, focusing on his contradictory statements about love and virtue. Hamlet uses a metaphor to explain that virtue cannot completely change one's sinful nature, reflecting on Christian beliefs. He later denies loving Ophelia, leading to her feeling deceived. The conversation is layered with irony and deception, possibly orchestrated by Polonius.

What does Hamlet imply about Ophelia's belief in his love?

How does Hamlet use an agricultural metaphor to explain virtue?

In what way does Hamlet's declaration of never loving Ophelia affect her?

What does Ophelia mean when she says she is 'even more deceived'?

What role does Polonius play in the conversation between Hamlet and Ophelia?