Medieval church law did not permit Christian burial for people who committed suicide. Ophelia, however, will have a Christian burial. What do the grave diggers say is the reason for Ophelia's being an "exception" to this rule?

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11 November, 00:55

Medieval church law did not permit Christian burial for people who committed suicide. Ophelia, however, will have a Christian burial. What do the grave diggers say is the reason for Ophelia's being an "exception" to this rule?

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Arely Nicholson · Answer 1

A normal person would fight for her life, but she didn't. She also picked a weak tree and it was over the river. Ophelia was given a Christian burial because the priest was pressured into it.