How do the values represented in Othello and Unforgiven resonate with the contemporary audiences?
Values are the principles of behavior that is regarded to the importance and exchangeability. Universal values represented in Othello and Unforgiven evidently depicts with the contemporary audiences as it reflects through the fundamental issue regarding definition of what is ultimately real as opposed to what is merely apparent. Without a doubt this is shown through the conflicting circumstances of both the book “Othello” by William Shakespeare and movie “Unforgiven” by Clint Eastwood as they encapsulate the philosophical conception. They explore concepts of “Representation of Women” and “Appearance vs Reality” throughout both novel and film as it tests our persuasive power in existence and our ethical ways when presented with a certain situation. In “Othello” and “Unforgiven” both show symbolism and imagery as twain protagonists were both unable to control their desires which resulted in unethical actions however in a different perspective.
Appearance vs Reality is a fundamental question in philosophy assuming that there is a difference between certain characters are able to sustain a good reputation yet still act upon their true evil desires, contradicting their title which generally is a mere appearance regarding temporary, internal and subjective and real is regarded as eternal, external and objective.
The depiction of “Unforgiven” outlines how the constant struggles with us on whether our actions are virtuous or vice. It can bring about the question “Appearance vs Reality” where Little Bill appears to be a valiant man with good morals as he holds the title sheriff and has a ban on weapons in the town Big Whiskey and when he says “I guess you think I'm kicking you, Bob” and “But it ain't so, What I'm doing is talking, you hear?”. Simply speaking through the impulsion of symbolism he is aggressively bullying using power to ideally state as