He explains that in taking college courses, many professors assign readings and ask students to take notes that must be memorized. The student can overcome it by thinking for himself rather than letting the teacher do the thinking for him. Plummer explains that overcoming Ophelia Syndrome won't be easy but will be worth it in the end. He persuades the viewers by sharing Hamlet's stores. He states that the character was not capable of thinking for himself and that was his downfall. He says the process has many drawbacks, such as receiving lower grades in classes. He assures readers that it is worth developing control and