The heroine of the play Hamlet is Ophelia, a seven-letter word. She is the daughter of Polonius, the Lord Chamberlain of King Claudius, and the sister of Laertes. Ophelia is in love with Prince Hamlet, but her father forbids her to see him. Despite this, she remains loyal to Hamlet and helps him in his quest for revenge against Claudius. Ultimately, Ophelia goes mad and drowns herself in a river. Her death serves as a catalyst for the tragedy that follows.