Stalin’s purges of 1937 were debatably one of the most horrific events of the 1900s. Stalin‚ the General Secretary of the Soviet Union‚ decided that to be able to have a nation which aligned with his political ideas‚ he would need to eradicate those who he deemed went against these views. Stalin used the purges as a method to exercise his political control over his population and control the political spectrum. Stalin killed millions during the purges. About four years later‚ Hitler‚ the leader of
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Othello Speech Hello‚ and good morning.I’m the director for a new‚ modern day adaptation of the Shakespearean play‚ Othello. Or as some may suggest should be called ”Iago“ as Iago is the central villain. This morning I would like to give you some direction regarding the character Iago and how I am going to portray him. Iago is a bitter man. Consumed by jealousy‚ he is driven to scheme and manipulate the other characters to bring the downfall of Othello but doesn’t care who gets hurt on the
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get back home. The poem “Ulysses” written by Alfred‚ Lord Tennyson’s‚ explains that Odysseus would rather much be happier sailing and searching for new lands‚ rather than just be the king of his homeland. Are there similarities and also differences between both poems‚ I believe there is and will explain why. The poems “Ulysses” and “Odysseus” written by Alfred‚ Lord Tennyson and W.S. Merwin‚ are somewhat very similar and we can compare them as well. In the poem “Ulysses”‚ Odysseus is talking to us
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In Shakespeare’s Othello there is an immediate contrast between Iago and Othello’s language. In “Act1 scene 1” Iago’s first speech to Roderigo is of a revengeful nature and evil tone. “Despise me if I do not. Three great ones of the city (In personal suit to make me his lieutenant).” Iago is infuriated with Othello’s neglect of him‚ Shakespeare creates this foreshadow of a tragic outcome early on‚ but he misleads the audience into thinking that Iago’s language is justified. Furthering Iago’s support
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OTHELLO THEMES The incompatibility of military heroism and love; the danger of isolation- Othello is the perfect soldier‚ but his directness means he is unable to understand the subtleties of political life and affairs of the heart. Jealousy Jealousy 1: The play opens with a discussion of jealousy. Iago is upset because Othello selected Michael Cassio as his lieutenant. He is jealous of Cassio’s position both in the military and with Othello’s service. This initial jealousy is the catalyst
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action of the main characters: Othello‚ Iago‚ and Desdemona. Othello is‚ at heart‚ a play about deception‚ and the emotional turmoil and mental anguish it can cause. Although Iago aptly demonstrates all that is evil through his malevolent manipulation of others‚ he is not the only practitioner of deception in the play. Othello himself can also be regarded as a study in deception‚ albeit of a much more subtle variety than that of the gleefully fiendish Iago; for Othello engages in self-deception – less
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William Shakespeare’s 1604 play‚ “Othello‚” displays various relationships. However‚ the most significant relationship in the play is the romance that occurs between Othello and Desdemona. Likewise‚ Shakespeare’s 1597 play‚ “Romeo and Juliet‚” displays the romance between Romeo and Juliet as the most vital relationship in the play. The two tragedies work to overcome personal insecurity‚ death‚ and the repercussions of love. Although the plays depict other relationships‚ the romantic affiliations
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how their city and country is discriminated. Throughout both plays “Othello” and “The merchant of Venice” they face many obstacles including racial and religious discrimination. In “The merchant of Venice”‚ Antonio‚ a wealthy man‚ discriminates Shylock who lends them money. To compare‚ In “Othello”‚ Iago who serves for Othello does not like him because he didn’t get the promotion he thought he deserved. During the play Othello is racially discriminated mostly by Iago. Shylock is a Jewish moneylender
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Jack 1 Victor Jack English 3220 October 9‚ 2010 Jealousy in Othello Jealousy is a profound and universal human emotion. It is capable of driving human behavior and destroying relationships. William Shakespeare is known to use powerful emotions as themes for his work; and jealousy is no exception. Othello is Shakespeare’s examination of jealousy and its malignant effects. Shakespeare asserts that no good can come from jealousy; with jealousy comes only pain and destruction. Shakespeare
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Othello - Notes on Play * Takes place over three days * “Double time” * Quick same and location changes→ speed up the plot and tension * Domestic * Evil = Othello in one word * Why does Othello choose to believe what Iago says about his wife’s faith‚ and not Desdemona’s → Iago’s only evidence is a handkerchief → Tells us that Othello is easily manipulated * Raises the question of what Othello’s relationship is with Iago? Things to think about when reading the text:
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