fully revealed, Othello asks "Why hath thou thus ensnar'd my soul and body?"+ Explain Iago's motives for hating both Othello and Cassio, analyse the methods he uses to ruin their lives and show how Shakespeare reveals Iago's thoughts and plans to the audience. The play "Othello" was written...
Othello “Jealousy is both reasonable and belongs to reasonable men, while envy is base and belongs to the base, for the one makes himself get good things by jealousy, while the other does not allow his neighbor to have them through envy.” Aristotle I find this quote very fascinating. It stats...
Iago is one of the most interesting characters in the tragedy "Othello" by William Shakespeare. Through some carefully thought-out words and actions, Iago is able to manipulate others to do things in a way that benefits him and gets him closer to his goals. In other words, he behaves in the way that...
invocation of his own military triumphs might be seen as another example of Othello dangerously misordering his priorities. He seems to position his political reputation as his biggest concern, as he did in Act III, scene iii, lines 353–355, when, having decided that Desdemona does not love him, he exclaimed...
Othello Act I Scene 1: Iago enters in mysterious dialogue with Roderigo. They noisily wake Brabantio (Desdemona's father), Iago making Roderigo tell of Desdemona's elopement. Brabantio expresses grief/anger. Scene 2: Othello learns from Cassio of a problem in Cyprus, while Brabantio wants to attack...
Four Facets of Man in Othello Shakespeare in his tragedy, Othello, the Moor of Venice shows different character traits in 4 of the male characters in the play. In other words you could say he represented the Four Facets of Man in the play Othello: Roderigo, the failure; Othello, the hero, yet the...
Othello Evaluation 1. “Iago as a triumphant villain” By W.H Auden The main Idea for this essay is that Iago as a villain succeeded in everything he intended to do. This essay talks about how a single person performs all the actions. They refer to Iago as almost like a hero in their opinion he was...
*How F*ar *I*s Iago *R*esponsible *F*or *T*he *T*ragic *U*nfolding *O*f *E*vents *I*n ‘Othello’? Iago is responsible for the tragic unfolding of events in ‘Othello’. This can be seen through his manipulation of Othello, jealousy of Cassio becoming Othello’s lieutenant, hatred of women, racism and being...
as relevant today as they were when he was alive.” Choose two scenes/portions of scenes and explore how these scenes represent ideas, situations and/or emotions that you believe transcend particular contexts. In Shakespeare’s Othello, a number of ideas, situations and emotions are closely examined...
*A new director of Othello has a blog on the RSC website. On it he writes about the problems posed by the notoriously* difficult and complex Act 5, Scene 2. Compose an extract from the director’s blog. Focusing on the short discourse between Othello and Desdemona just before her death, Othello’s anger...
Two aspects of Othello play a major role in the events of the play as they are the main causes of the tragedy. Jealousy is the first aspect and it becomes victorious with the assistance of the theme of trust. Within the theme of trust there are two issues and I believe that the subject of a failure...
Shakespeare present chaos in Act 3 scene 3? In this essay I am going to focus on how Shakespeare presents chaos in Othello’s mind in Act 3.3, when he is manipulated into believing his wife’s unfaithfulness. It will also establish how chaos is presented in Act 5.2 where Othello commits both murder and suicide...
Zuccaro November 18, 2010 Othello Paper Hello, my name is Gabby Zuccaro, and I am writing to you on behalf of the recent misfortune of your director quitting. I have a plethora of experiences in which I have studied Shakespeare, and I feel that I can be to your upmost service. I am a person of direction...
society. The suggestion that laws of nature are the primary forces governing the characters in this play. When animal references are used with regard to Othello, they often reflect the racism both of characters in the play and of Shakespeare’s audience. Many of the sexual and emotional connotations from this...
Act 2 scene 3: Let me first remind you of scene 2: it's a very short scene and usually it is put either with scene1 or scene3, but many people prefer to put it as a small, short, separated scene because they want it to function as a COMIC RELIEVE or a BREAK for the audience because you will have a very...
To What Extent is Othello a Play About Race? Othello, one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, is well known for having themes of race and racism within its story. But would the play have the same effect on its audience if Othello had been a white hero and racism wasn’t an issue? Would the plot still...
Examine the way Shakespeare develops tension in act 5 Scene 2of Othello In the start of act 5, we see Desdemona asleep in her bedchamber which almost foreshadows her death as this is the position she lay in when she dies. Othello’s speech sets the audiences feelings on a rollercoaster of tension...
How far do you consider revenge to be the main theme in Shakespeare’s Othello? In the play Othello, each scene and part plays a relevant role when it comes to themes. Othello has some themes that are revealed straight away such as jealousy and love however revenge can be considered just as important...
that can make a play such as Othello so intriguing. Reputation is something people earn but is given to them by others. In Othello, reputations are destructed and aren’t always what they appear to be. Why would the concern of reputation overrule their morality in the play? I will be analyzing each characters...
Fishburne was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor and Kenneth Branagh for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role. The movie Othello (1995) also won an award for Outstanding Motion Picture. Without a doubt, the motion picture turned the traditional theatrical play into a real romantic...
*Othello still has the power to move audiences emotionally in the 21st* century, do you agree? I do agree that Othello still has the power to move us emotionally. The way we’re still kept involved is through relevant themes and main characters. Othello has been described as one of Shakespeare’s great...
character Othello A pioneer of Literacy, William Shakespeare’s works have stood the test of time, and this is by no means due to coincidence. The masterful application of language techniques throughout his plays to portray idea’s and intentions are what set him aside from other play writes of his time...
Othello – its Appeal Let us examine the William Shakespeare drama Othello for the purpose of determining exactly what characteristics of the play are the outstanding ones which give it such universal appeal. Othello would appear to have a beauty about it which is hard to match...
Othello A villain is usually: evil, sneaky, inventive, deceitful, clever and also a Machiavellian. They way this would have been portrayed in Shakespearean times would have been very difficult as they only had a stage to work with but they would have made the character act in a sneaky guilty way....
an important message or idea. In the play ‘Othello’ by William Shakespeare the contrast between men and women helps to communicate the idea of the importance of reputation. Desdemona marrying Othello, Iago’s reputation as honest and kind, and Othello killing Desdemona are all examples of how the importance...
Othello Essay Othello is a play that can still relate to modern society. The themes explored in Othello are similar to problems many people deal with today. Othello is a highly respected general in the service of Venice. Iago is Othello's ambitious friend and he is ranked under him, hoping to...
In the play Othello, Shakespeare’s employed many themes such as jealousy, corruption, lies, revenge, manipulation for self gain and prejudice. These themes together with the story of The Tragedy of Othello which is the tragedy of human nature and relationships, moves and challenges us as its still relevant...
"The tragedy of Othello stems from men's misunderstandings of women and women's inability to protect themselves from society's conception of them". Shakespeare's views on women and their roles in the world at this time has been highly debatable for centuries. Feminists have been especially interested...
othello year 11 english homework By Stefan According to the introduction in your Othello booklet, what is the 'crux' of the tragedy in William Shakespeare's Othello? Why do you think this might be so? The crux in the play, Othello, is that being naive in marriage isn't necessarily something...
show that we currently produced here at Hutchinson Community College which was Othello was a show that I wasn’t used too for different reasons. The first one was that I have never seen a production of Othello at all so I had no clue of what to expect with not only the acting but the design aspects of...
Othello Act 2 Annotations Scene 1 3. main: ocean. 7. ruffian'd: raged. 8. mountains: i.e., of water. 9. hold the mortise: hold their joints together. (A mortise is the socket hollowed out in fitting timbers). 10. segregation: dispersion. 14. burning bear: i.e., the constellation Ursa Major...
Summary and Analysis of Act II Act II, scene i: Summary: A terrible storm has struck Cyprus, just as the Turks were about to approach. This might mean that the Turkish attack will not happen; but it also bodes badly for Othello's ship. A messenger enters, and confirms that the Turkish fleet was broken...
“In spite of the context, Shakespeare’s Othello remains relevant to modern audiences” DISCUSS Shakespeare’s Othello remains relevant to modern audiences through using universal ideas and themes. Ideas and themes used in Othello which are relevant to modern audiences include; jealousy, deceit, love...
In Othello the Iago is not justified in his resentment towards the world. The actions that he undertakes are not justified, as many other characters in the play manage to overcome that same resentment. Cassio was demoted in a wrongful manner yet he managed to overcome his displeasure and try to sort...
Study Shakespeare’s Othello as a central text and read Marlowe’s Dr Faustus in order to compare critically the development of the tragic hero. Both plays fit the audience’s expectations of a tragic play; this coincides with the “tragic hero” theory that both William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe...
Shakespeare's Othello is a play with a bounty of unique characters. One such character is the one for which the play is named after, Othello. In the play, Othello disintegrates rapidly from a respected, confident leader to a raging, homicidal murderer. Linguistic changes throughout the play attest to...
Othello The story of Othello weaves a catastrophic tale of jealousy and revenge. A psychoanalytic reading of the first three acts of the play gives us a clear understanding of the text. Shakespeare explores the human experience through Iago’s jealous actions and sets us up for an inevitable tragedy...
Othello: A Play of Self-deception “Othello” is a play based around the theme of deception and the emotional turmoil it causes. Acts of deception ultimately lead to the downfall of the three main characters in the play: Othello, Iago and Desdemona. However, the audience is left to wonder whether...
ASSIGNMENT 1: COMPARATIVE STUDY How is reputation, honour and respect portrayed and what is their significance in the plays, Antigone and Uncle Vanya? Let me begin this essay by outlining the connection between reputation, honour and respect. The reputation of a character is made clear through...
English – Task 6: Literature Task Section B: It could be argued that by the end of Act 3, Iago assumes the role of puppet master in Othello, so successful is he in his plotting and manipulating of other characters. He is in control of his diabolical revenge and he orchestrates the plot-line...
How to Write an Essay ANALYSE THE ESSAY QUESTION 1 ) Identify Keywords: -Focus-Keywords: Set out the topic; tell you what to write about, always keep them at front of your mind. -Approach Keywords: Tell you what you are required to do with the topic, how to approach the topic, rather: how to...
creation of these two characters. Write a character sketch of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern using very specific lines and examples from the play to support your points. What is their “role” in the play? Why include them at all? What, if anything, is their significance? 3. Claudius says of Hamlet...
ACT ONE 1. Othello picked casio as his liuetentant instead of lago 2. Desdemona is aloping with Othello 3. I’m serving under him to take advantage of him. 4-Iago thinks that they're foolish and dumb. He pretends to be loyal to get what...
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF TAXATION TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA. (A Case Study of Ado-Ekiti Local Government) BY ILESANMI AYO JIMBA FPA/AC/10/2-0288 BEING A RESARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDIES THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, ADO-EKITI ...
Burhan Malik Ms. Gera ENG 2DA November 14 2013 Bestial Theme In William Shakespeare’s Othello Since the existence of mankind, humanity is what distinguishes us from all other living creatures. It is by humanity that we perceive ourselves to be the dominant species. Although humans believe they...
to be” is one of the popular phrases adapted from literature. It is the opening line of the soliloquy delivered by Hamlet in the “Nunnery Scene” (Act III, Scene i). In the soliloquy, the young Prince contemplates suicide or death as an option over living. This is because, he finds it confusing and frustrated...
Why would a 16th century audience find act 4 scene 1 of much ado about nothing shocking? Much Ado about Nothing was written in the 16th century by William Shakespeare. It is a comedy; however it contrastingly displays both love and deceit. The play was set in the idyllic town of Messina where we...
‘Othello’ A web of intricately interwoven lies paving the path for deep jealousy and ultimately destroying the lives of several characters is the focus of Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’. This tragic idea is the main theme of the play and made clear by the dramatist early in the action by the use of a...
them to ruin, with a loss of everything that they possess.In the discussion of whether Othello fits the role of a tragic hero, the following concepts need to be considered. Firstly, as befitting a tragic hero, Othello holds an important role. He is well-respected and admired by all. Secondly, through a...
The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare Act I, scenes i–ii Summary: Act I, scene i Antonio, a Venetian merchant, complains to his friends, Salerio and Solanio, that a sadness has overtaken him and dulled his faculties, although he is at a loss to explain why. Salerio and Solanio...
(implying Othello has also slept with his wife) 372 - "He holds me well" - reassuring the plot will work/Othello trusts 380 - knows exactly what he's doing 384 - lead him by the nose like a donkey 385 - knows he's being evil/optimistic Page 65 - Soliloquy (generally admiring Othello) ...
Owl-vision Athena answered, [315] “Do not try to keep me, for I would be on my way at once. As for any present you may be disposed to make me, keep it till I come again, and I will take it home with me. You shall give me a very good one, and I will give you one of no less value in return.” With these words...
Throughout Shakespeare’s Othello, the major theme of jealousy is apparent. According to Microsoft Bookshelf, jealousy, by definition, means “resentful or bitter in rivalry.” The tragedy Othello focuses on the doom of Othello and the other major characters as a result of jealousy. The theme of jealousy...
Desdemona, or a faithful wife to her husband, Iago? Does Emilia steals because her husband asks or is it fear the he will retaliate against her? In Othello, Shakespeare crafted a minor female character whose primary function is as a plot device. Emilia allows for the justification of the unbelievable and...
The Alienation of Othello During the 15th century, many people of the Christian faith had a strong dislike for the people they called “Moors”, which refers to a person from North Africa of the Islamic faith. This dislike sparked from back in the 8th century, when the Moors invaded and conquered the...
all three are married or associated with a male character. Bianca is the mistress of Cassio, Emilia is married to Iago and Desdemona is married with Othello. Men’s hold all the power and women are considered to be of low intellect. Yet it is the women that speak the most sense throughout the play and...
OTHELLO: Comparison of Desdemona’s “Love” The term “love” is used very frequently throughout Shakespeare’s Othello within Desdemona’s relationships with her father, Brabantio, her friend, Cassio, and her husband, Othello. The comparison of the “love” of Desdemona shows many different types and how...
not enough time to thing, as George Clemenceau once said “you must act as you breathe”. However following impulses is what lead Hamlet to his “mad” state and into his tragic fate in Hamlet by William Shakespeare. One scene of an act done is haste is the killing of Polonius and according to Michael...
things, but you actually have to change them yourself’ – Andy Warhol3 In light of these views consider the ways in which three authors present the significance of time: Rose Tremain in Restoration, Eliot in The Waste Land and Geoffrey Chaucer in The Merchant’s Tale. These three texts successfully embody...
The passage I read from Othello by William Shakespeare begins in act 3 line 295. It begins with Desdemona offering her handkerchief to Othello because he was complaining about having a headache. Othello tells her to put it away, that he is fine and does not need it. In doing so she accidently drops...