Othello Analysis
'In Shakespeare’s Othello, Othello is as much of a victim of his own weakness as of Iago's plotting Do you agree?'
Through the critical analysis of Shakespeare’s play Othello, we are able to see this statement as agreeable and true. Othello, like all humans succumbs to being vulnerable and is easily taken advantage of. The study of his pride, superstitions, confidence, as well as the contextual society he dwells in accounts to his weaknesses. We are able to argue that Iago’s plotting only fuels the protagonist’s doubts and as a result, Othello struggles to distinguish lie from reality. Othello IS a victim of his own weakness and Shakespeare makes clear of this through the use of language techniques and setting of the play.
A Moor is a noun used to describe a man who affiliates with Islamic beliefs and is of northwest African descent. This biological factor plays a significant role in the downfall of Othello. The play constantly incorporates this term in a derogatory tone that it can be confirmed that Shakespearian society thought little of these people. By Othello being a moor, Shakespeare has developed exciting contrast to the meaning and structure of the play. “Now, sir, be judge yourself, whether I in any just term am affin’d to love the Moor”. Iago’s hatred brings to light the beliefs and irony imposed on Othello. By birthright, Othello is really blameless for this weakness, but it is the perception of the other characters of his background that outlines this as a fault. It is from this status that Othello desperately upholds his self-esteem and image “My parts, my title, and my perfect soul, shall manifest me rightly.” Being a moor enforces his vain attempt to keep his honour after being told Desdemona is unfaithful. It can be noted that Othello’s actions was a result of his biological weakness.
Loyalty is an important theme in the play as it reveals the relationships the characters have with each other. Iago’s loyalty to Othello, blinds our
Through the critical analysis of Shakespeare’s play Othello, we are able to see this statement as agreeable and true. Othello, like all humans succumbs to being vulnerable and is easily taken advantage of. The study of his pride, superstitions, confidence, as well as the contextual society he dwells in accounts to his weaknesses. We are able to argue that Iago’s plotting only fuels the protagonist’s doubts and as a result, Othello struggles to distinguish lie from reality. Othello IS a victim of his own weakness and Shakespeare makes clear of this through the use of language techniques and setting of the play.
A Moor is a noun used to describe a man who affiliates with Islamic beliefs and is of northwest African descent. This biological factor plays a significant role in the downfall of Othello. The play constantly incorporates this term in a derogatory tone that it can be confirmed that Shakespearian society thought little of these people. By Othello being a moor, Shakespeare has developed exciting contrast to the meaning and structure of the play. “Now, sir, be judge yourself, whether I in any just term am affin’d to love the Moor”. Iago’s hatred brings to light the beliefs and irony imposed on Othello. By birthright, Othello is really blameless for this weakness, but it is the perception of the other characters of his background that outlines this as a fault. It is from this status that Othello desperately upholds his self-esteem and image “My parts, my title, and my perfect soul, shall manifest me rightly.” Being a moor enforces his vain attempt to keep his honour after being told Desdemona is unfaithful. It can be noted that Othello’s actions was a result of his biological weakness.
Loyalty is an important theme in the play as it reveals the relationships the characters have with each other. Iago’s loyalty to Othello, blinds our