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    reflect the Elizabthan values/ beliefs? The Venetian society in which the Shakespearean play‚ Othello is set in is a clear representation of the writer’s context. The values‚ attitudes and beliefs that Shakespeare reveals in the opening and closing scenes of Othello‚ are the exact to the ones accepted by the Elizabethans of the sixteenth century. With the limited number of Black people being around‚ in Othello we can see the racist remarks that are being made upon one‚ as well as the resilience to accept

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    The ease with which Iago manipulates Othello suggests that evil can be seductive. I. Iago easily manipulates Othello. A. Iago convinces Othello that he is his friend. 1. Iago appeals to Othello’s military mind. 2. Iago uses love against Othello to cause him to experience jealousy. B. Iago convinces Othello that Cassio is the enemy. 1. Iago manipulates Cassio into drinking too much since he is certain Cassio will do something he will regret. 2. Othello demotes Cassio from his position of lieutenant

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    In Shakespeare’s play‚ The Tragedy of Othello the Moor of Venice (1603)‚ the issue of whether Othello’s weakness lies only in himself‚ and not in the xenophobia or malice of others‚ is one that is enmeshed in a great deal of complexities due to the extenuating circumstances which can be seen to deeply impact the protagonist’s sense of self throughout the course of the plot. Furthermore‚ these extenuating circumstances do indeed involve the xenophobia and the malice of others to a large extent. For

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    Othello Identity Essay

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    Shakespeare’s ’Othello’ is the study of how a seemingly successful Venetian general‚ is skilfully manipulated by the cunning Iago‚ who by exploiting Othello’s insecurities transforms his identity into a jealous murderer. At the beginning of the play‚ Othello’s identity is that of an assiduous black general who fought exceptionally hard to gain respect in a white dominated society. In marrying Desdemona‚ Othello adds to his identity by being a lover and husband and his identity is portrayed to be

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    Othello as “A Tragedy of Character” “Tragedy of Othello/ The Moor of Venice” is a typical of classical tragedy and is regarded as the greatest work of William Shakespeare by many critics. While writing his play in 1604‚ Shakespeare adapted the story from Italian author Cynthio’s novella called Hecatammithi which was written in 1565. In order to bring a comment on play’s being “a tragedy of character” it’s necessary to emphasize on these points: general characteristics of classical tragedy‚ “Tragedy

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    Iago's Loyalty In Othello

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    revenge on Othello until he died (Christofides‚ 2010). In the beginning of the play‚ Iago is talking to Roderigo about how he was passed up for Lieutenant. RODERIGO 35 “By heaven‚ I rather would have been his hangman.” IAGO 36 “Why‚ there’s no remedy. ’Tis the curse of service. Preferment goes by letter and affection‚ And not by old gradation‚ where each second Stood heir to th’ first. Now sir‚ be judge yourself‚ 40 Whether I in any just term am affined To love the Moor.” (Othello‚ 2014). Iago

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    Nobility is distinguished by both Othello as well as Oedipus. Oedipus is brought to nobility through birth and by deed. Oedipus is the son of King Laius and Jocasta‚ who becomes his wife as well‚ the King and Queen of Thebes. From the prophecy‚ it is claimed that King Laius will be murdered by his own son. To prevent this from happening‚ Oedipus is left for dead in “The mountains where Cithaeron is” ( ). But he is rescued by a shepherd and raised by “Polybius… King of Corinth/ and Merope” ( ). Oedipus

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    Topic paper : The role of race in Othello. “Although the plots of Shakespeare’s plays are specific‚ the motivations of the characters -- as well as of Shakespeare himself -- have been the source of much debate. Arguments continue over interpretations of Shakespeare’s intentions in part because his plays remain so profoundly relevant.” (www.pbs.org‚ Teachers’ Guide‚ Othello : Essay on race‚ web.) Othello is the story of a Berber who in the fourteenth century‚ has reached the top of the pyramid

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    Psychoanalytical Perspective Othello Karen Driver South University Online Compositions 2 October 13‚ 2011 In order to use psychoanalytical perspective to analyze a play the reader must first understand what it means. “Psychoanalytical interpretations aim to reveal the influence of the subconscious in the text’s plot‚ setting‚ conflict‚ symbols‚ point of view‚ language‚ and character development”(South University Online‚ 2010‚ para. 3). Using this style to analyze the play‚ the reader can

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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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