Jealousy is an evil thing. One of the seven deadly sins‚ it is notorious for what it can make people do. Even Shakespeare referred to it as the “green-eyed monster”. I was fairly close with this creature‚ but calling it a monster gives it too much credit. No‚ a monster is too crude‚ too overbearing. Jealousy‚ for me‚ is something much smaller. It was like an underlying thought stuck in the back of my head. A minute itch that never ceased its irritation. My fingers would scramble frantically‚ digging
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powerful word. But what exactly is love? According to Webster‚ Love is “strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties” or “warm attachment‚ enthusiasm‚ or devotion.” But is something so overwhelming really as simple as these definitions make it appear to be? No‚ love is an extremely complex word that can’t be summed up into a few short sentences. Though love isn’t effortless‚ “true” love is gained by practicing numerous virtues that include trust‚ commitment‚ and compromise.
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What is your definition of softball? Do you think that softball is just like baseball? Softball is way different from baseball. Softball leaves a bigger mark when you get hit by the ball. Softball is pitched underhand‚ where in baseball it is pitched overhand. In softball we use metal bats‚ (and by the way when that ball hits that bat it is like music to my ears.) In baseball you use wooden bats. Softball is not just a sport played by girls. Softball is a sport played by some of the most beautiful
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into deeper understanding of this phenomenon. The English word is derived from the Ancient Greek word empatheia (physical affection‚ passion‚ partiality) which comes from en (in‚ at) and pathos (passion or suffering). Empathy has many different definitions that encompass a broad range of emotional states‚ including caring for other people and having a desire to help them; experiencing emotions that match another person’s emotions; discerning what another person is thinking or feeling; and making less
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it brings the great‚ the great‚ the remote and the impossible to an equality with the little‚ the real and the near. Shakespeare’s Othello is one such tragedy‚ a play which explores the complexity of human emotion in its many forms. The theme of jealousy plays a strong role in shaping the tragic events of the play‚ however it must be said that tragedy alone is not the cause of Othello’s downfall. Insecurity‚ manipulation and pride are several of the many themes which contribute to the disintegration
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Othello’s death‚ he had spoken about how he does not want people to think that it was all in spite of jealousy. “Speak of me as I am. Nothing extenuate‚ nor set down aught in malice. Then must you speak of one that loved not wisely but too well-” (words reported by Lodovico) Othello did not want to be remembered as one
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Love and Jealousy The play Othello written by William Shakespeare follows Othello who is betrayed by his best friend Iago. Iago’s manipulation causes Othello’s jealousy and effectively destroys the King of Moore’s life. Jealousy is a central theme in the play Othello because not only does it cause the protagonist’s death but it is also the motivation for Iago’s betrayal. One of the most significant scenes that portrays jealousy is when Roderigo uses lago to get close to Desdemona. It doesn’t
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I’m here to talk to you about what I like to call the “Passion Lacking Matter” No matter where people are in the world‚ everyone wants to be able to enjoy a luxury lifestyle. Even though people’s definitions of luxury differ‚ most people want to be wealthy. It’s no secret that good education is a path to decent income. However‚ the philosophy; get good grades and get rich seems to be contagious. More and more people are pursuing things that seem practical and safe rather then doing what they love
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Shakespeare’s "Othello" is not simply a play. It shows people how jealousy and hateful treachery can drive anyone to tragic end. In this play‚ the main character is Othello. He is introduced as a tragic hero whose stories of hardships endeared him to his new bride Desdemona. She is truly in love and devoted in trust to Othello. Iago has a reputation for honesty and uses it for dishonest purposes. He is a smart person‚ but he has a very high opinion of himself‚ takes delight in his own evil. He knows
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character who lets his jealousy get in the way‚ betrays‚ and manipulates Othello and wants revenge of not being Othello’s ensign. Iago personality of not getting what Iago wants causes Iago to Betray‚ manipulates‚ and becomes jealous of Cassio who supposedly took Iago’s spot of being Othello’s ensign. Jealous is one of Iago’s important character trait that causes Iago’s jealousy of Othello giving Cassio the title of being Othello’s ensign. Iago spends all night ranting to Roderigo about Othello and his
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