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Judas, Julius Caesar and Julia Gillard are figures in different ages of society relating to deception and envy. This poses the question, has society changed? Has society always been so deceptive and envious? Has society always been willing to tear down others to get what they want? Shakespeare’s play “Othello” and Tim Blake Nelson’s appropriation “O”, explore how the values of society have been reshaped throughout time.
Societal values are reflected in Act 4 Scene 1 of Othello.
The soliloquy of Iago after speaking with Othello is used to present the theme of deception. ‘Work on my medicine, work! Thus credulous fools are caught;’
This dramatic irony creates a contrast between the deceptive and honest Iago. Later when Othello meets Desdemona, Othello’s characterization creates the effect of juxtaposition when he strikes her. The action emphasizes his jealousy and creates the image of his animalistic stereotype given by society, as opposed to his high-class status. This scene shows a parallel to The Willows scene in O.
The violation of Desi by Odin as a result of Hugo’s deception creates the image of Odin’s black stereotype and foreshadows how his emotions will take control of his actions. As Odin looks into the mirror while he is with Desi, the superimposition of Mike as well as the point of view shot and flashback of Mike and Desi together accentuates his jealousy.
In Othello’s context, society valued honour and loyalty but in O’s context, especially as it deals with teenagers, popularity is everything making jealousy and envy much more dominant.
The Elizabethan perception of women being inferior and being the possession of men is shown through Othello’s dominance. Similarly, Odin’s dominance is used to show the underlying inequality between men and women in our society.
Othello’s last words in Act 5 scene 2 encapsulate many themes. In his speech, a metaphor is used to describe his remorse. ‘Like the base Indian, threw a pearl away Richer
Societal values are reflected in Act 4 Scene 1 of Othello.
The soliloquy of Iago after speaking with Othello is used to present the theme of deception. ‘Work on my medicine, work! Thus credulous fools are caught;’
This dramatic irony creates a contrast between the deceptive and honest Iago. Later when Othello meets Desdemona, Othello’s characterization creates the effect of juxtaposition when he strikes her. The action emphasizes his jealousy and creates the image of his animalistic stereotype given by society, as opposed to his high-class status. This scene shows a parallel to The Willows scene in O.
The violation of Desi by Odin as a result of Hugo’s deception creates the image of Odin’s black stereotype and foreshadows how his emotions will take control of his actions. As Odin looks into the mirror while he is with Desi, the superimposition of Mike as well as the point of view shot and flashback of Mike and Desi together accentuates his jealousy.
In Othello’s context, society valued honour and loyalty but in O’s context, especially as it deals with teenagers, popularity is everything making jealousy and envy much more dominant.
The Elizabethan perception of women being inferior and being the possession of men is shown through Othello’s dominance. Similarly, Odin’s dominance is used to show the underlying inequality between men and women in our society.
Othello’s last words in Act 5 scene 2 encapsulate many themes. In his speech, a metaphor is used to describe his remorse. ‘Like the base Indian, threw a pearl away Richer