Venetian Christianity which in the movie can be seen‚ is overpowered by Paganism‚ as the images appear and the perverse use of Othello’s killing of Desdemona is a dark ritual as in if one recalls the wedding in Venice contrary to which Othello puts out the candles of the altar. The sound of the Cyprus winds‚ shouts of the echoing footsteps‚ slamming doors‚ they become so really loud‚ moving shadows therefore
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Racism is presented in a range of ways in Othello Act One‚ but it is mainly presented through Barbantio’s reaction to the secret marriage between Desdemona and Othello. Also racism is presented through Iago’s and Roderigo’s comments about Othello. When Iago and Roderigo speaks of Othello they him a “Barbary horse‚” an “old black ram‚” and also tells Brabantio that his daughter and Othello are “making the beast with two backs”. These phrases dehumanises Othello and makes him different from the
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When his father-in-law accuses him of bewitching Desdemona‚ Othello does not argue but instead politely and courteously stands before the Duke and proves his marriage is one of love. However‚ he later allows the threat of Desdemona’s supposed infidelity to drive him to murder her to avenge his own pride
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“Theatre seems to rely on spectacle.” With reference to ONE Shakespearean tragedy or romance and ONE work of modern drama‚ discuss the extent to which spectacle is significant in EACH play. The spectacle in theatre involves all of the aspects of visual elements of the production of a play; the scenery‚ costumes‚ and special effects in a production which are utilized by the playwright to create the world and atmosphere of the play for the audience`s eye. It also refers to the shaping of
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speech given to the senators in the court room. Othello begins by addressing them as "Most potent‚ grave and reverend signiors." This is a sign of respect and he wishes to explain the situation clearly. Othello admits openly that he has married Desdemona. "That I have ta ’en away this old man ’s daughter." Instead of trying to deny or hide it‚ Othello says "true I have married her." By beginning his speech in this manner‚ he attracts everyone ’s attention. Brabantio would have thought Othello would
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beginning are under the influence of no jealousy‚ Othello was once strong minded‚ respectful and very careful with how he spoke‚ able to hold his composure when unjustly accused of a crime he has not commit. As Othello was falsely accused of kidnapping Desdemona he was brought upon the Duke and Desdemona’s father “Brabantio” his response was very calm and straightforward‚ “my most potent‚ grave‚ and reverend signiors‚ My very noble and approved good masters‚ that I have taken away this old man’s daughter
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In Act IV‚ scene III of Shakespeare’s Othello‚ Emilia explains reasons for unfaithfulness. Emilia conveys her ideology about infidelity to Desdemona‚ a character that has not yet been exposed to the idea‚ through the use of rhetorical strategies such as appeals‚ imagery and diction to further reinforce her point that infidelity is caused by the husband. There is a plethora of appeals in Emilia’s monologue‚ many of which involve Emilia’s personal encounters with the idea of unfaithfulness. In Act
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about how it could be that he is in love with Desdemona and wants to take her from Othello. Others of how he’s jealous of Othello because of all of the things that he has like‚ the position of general‚ recognition for his accomplishments‚ and also about his beautiful wife. One that is a bit unusual and hard to believe would be the theory that Iago in some way actually loves Othello in a homosexual way‚ and that is why he gets Othello to kill Desdemona‚ and kill Cassio to get him out of the picture
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command. Even though this is what Iago truly wants‚ he does not stop there. He continues to spread his jealousy and hatred by convincing Cassio that the only way to earn Othello’s good graces back is by talking to Desdemona. Iago then convinces Othello that Cassio is having an affair with Desdemona by planting Othello’s handkerchief in Cassio’s possession. Othello spirals
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this image‚ Othello and Desdemona are sharing a passionate moment of love after being re-united in Cyprus. Both are wearing white garments; a symbol of purity‚ and framed in a black background. Othello’s white uniform contrasts with the colour of his skin accentuating his smiling feature‚ strength and regal stature. In the darkness behind them is the watching figure of Iago who is smirking. Othello calls her “My soul’s joy” which describes the depth of his love that Desdemona is intrinsic to his whole
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