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Which of the following statements best represents Lacan’s view of Ophelia in his essay, “Desire and the Interpretation of Desire in ’Hamlet’”?
AHamlet desires revenge, not Ophelia.
BHamlet desires Ophelia, but only when she is unattainable.
CHamlet desires his mother, not Ophelia.
DHamlet desires attaining the throne of Denmark, of which Ophelia is a symbol.
Correct answer
B. Hamlet desires Ophelia, but only when she is unattainable.
Explanation
The correct answer is Hamlet desires Ophelia, but only when she is unattainable..