Ophelia is Polonius's daughter who is depicted as beautiful, innocent, and obedient. She loves her father and brother, and also deeply loves Hamlet. However, Hamlet's behavior towards her grows rude, leaving her confused and distraught. After her father's death and Hamlet's rejection, Ophelia descends into madness. She is later found drowned, having made garlands of flowers. The gravediggers debate whether she should have a Christian burial. Her death reveals the extent of Hamlet's love for her and his grief. Ophelia is a tragic, dependent female character whose fate hinges on the male characters in her life.