Ophelia had a kind and loving soul. She loved those around her deeply and appreciated the presence of others. Before her death, Ophelia could not be recognized as her usual self. Her fathers death led her to a place in which she lost her sanity and stability. The heartbreak she endured weighed heavily on her and drained whatever happiness she had left. Some may argue that Ophelia took her own life. They would also add that she does not deserve a proper Christian burial. Ophelia did not take her own life. Why would such a passionate and innocent girl want to remove herself from a world of such beauty? With her gone, our world has truly lost the sheen and light that it once had with her in it. Ophelia admired beauty all around her, now she contributes to it. She deserves the most proper burial a Christian girl could have.
Many doubters also believe that Gertrude is responsible for Ophelia's passing. Gertrude cared for Ophelia even in her darkest moments. As Ophelia was slipping away from normality, Gertrude was trying to sustain her. Ophelia was trapped in her own thoughts and problems until they drove her mad. Tragedy pushed her off the edge, while agony pulled her deeper and deeper. Ophelia faced many problems no girl as fair as her should have. She passed away by drowning in water, dropping flowers into the stream with care and purpose. Her intentions were not to join the flowers that decorated the stream, but to admire them. Now that Ophelia is gone, we must cherish her as she cherished every petal and stem dropped.
When her name is heard, we shall no longer associate it with misfortune or calamity. We will celebrate her from this day forward. Ophelia shall be remembered as a symbol of perseverance through times of struggle. As charming and as captivating as she was, Ophelia will be recognized in every entrancing aspect of the world. Those who knew Ophelia, do not mourn her death but view it as a break from her torment and anguish.
Abigail, your eulogy for Ophelia was very nice and represented her well. I agree with you that Ophelia deserves a proper burial. She was such a sweet girl that just could not take the madness anymore. I found it interesting that you felt Gertrude did all she could to help save Ophelia. I do not know if Gertrude could have saved Ophelia, but I find it strange that all she did was watch. Also, in your second paragraph, I really liked how you compared Ophelia to the flowers she was throwing into the water. I really enjoyed reading your eulogy!
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