Hamlet- Begonia, Daffodil, Orange Mock, Petunia = These flowers relate to Hamlet because Begonias represent deep thoughts as he is confirming his suspicions, Daffodils represent his unrequited love for Ophelia in the start of the play, Orange Mocks the deceit he creates through his madness, and Petunias for the anger he harbors towards women in the play.
Claudius- Crown Imperial, Yellow Hyacinth, Lavender, Stargazer = The Crown Imperial represents Claudius' majesty and power as king, the Hyacinth his jealousy of his brother's position as king, Lavender is his distrust of Hamlet and his actions, and Stargazer his ambition to become king.
Gertrude- Jonquil, Red Rose, Acacia = The Jonquil represents Gertrude's desire, the Red Rose her passionate love, and Acacia for her concealed love
Ophelia- Orange Blossom, Carolina Rose, Absinth, Anemone = The Orange Blossom is Ophelia's innocence throughout most of the play, Carolina Rose represents the danger in love as she is mentally split between her love for Hamlet and filial loyalty to Polonius, Absinth the torment that she suffers from trying to reciprocate Hamlet's love, and Anemone is her feeling of abandonment after Hamlet yells at her and he rejects his love for her.
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