expectations of Elizabethan women in the time of "Othello"‚ will be compared to the actual behaviors of the female characters in the story. In the Elizabethan era there was clear expectations for women of all social status. Women of a higher class‚ like Desdemona were only sometimes given the chance to have an education. Girls from noble families were taught by tutors from ages five or younger. The curriculum they were taught
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in ‘Othello’: Desdemona‚ Emilia and Bianca. The way that these women behave and conduct themselves is undeniably linked to the ideological expectations of Shakespeare’s Elizabethan society and to the patriarchal Venetian society that he creates. These notes will explore some of the ways in which the female characters are presented in the play. Women as possessions Following his hearing of Brabantio’s complaint and Othello’s defence‚ the Duke eventually grants permission for Desdemona to accompany
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C. Iago convinces Othello that Desdemona is being unfaithful. 1. Iago places Desdemona’s handkerchief near Cassio’s bedroom. 2. Iago tells Othello he saw Cassio wipe his brow with Desdemona’s handkerchief. II. Iago fans the flames of Othello’s distrust and fury with Desdemona’s supposed "infidelity". A. Iago first suggests that Desdemona shared her bed with Cassio. B. Iago suggests to Othello that Cassio will gloat to others about his conquest of Desdemona before telling Othello that Cassio
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him the political and military responsibilities of the city of Cypris‚ district of Venice. Othello is an extremely charismatic character. The factor of his attractive exotic profile has gained him the attentions of even his civic peers such as Desdemona and Brabontio. He says‚ “Desdemona’s father loved me‚ oft invited me‚ / Still questioned me the story of my life / from year to year” (I.iii.127–129). The theme of Othello’s conflict as an outsider seems to always be plaguing Othello. Brabontio
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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 interconnected to his love for Desdemona. Iago is jealous of Othello’s high standing and greatly respected identity and therefore undermines Othello’s confidence in his wives faithfulness and turns his identity into an
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noble woman Desdemona. After the secret marriage is revealed to Desdemona’s father Brabantio he immediately rejects the nuptials due to Othello’s race. Othello is then sent to Cyprus to stop the Turkish Fleets sailing to the island. Along with Othello on this journey is his “trusty” ensign Iago who hates Othello for choosing Michael Cassio as his lieutenant. In order to steal Cassio’s job and get revenge on the Moor‚ Iago devises a plan to use
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throughout the entire play that it benefits him‚ but also causes his wife Emilia‚ Othello‚ Desdemona‚ and Rodgerio to die. Iago’s plots are skill fully crafted‚ and he pays attention to the smallest detail‚ proving his skill as a villain‚ so he manipulates all of those around him. As for Othello is a well honored man in the community‚ but he’s also filled with jealousy and mistrust after he learns that his wife Desdemona has cheated on him. Iago has two main actions and they are to plot and deceive. Iago
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superior war heroes to emotional wrecks that commit murder. In the play‚ relationships are one of the main factors and create a fuel for hatred. One of the first themes we come across is lying. At the beginning‚ we’re informed that Othello and Desdemona are wed. The protagonist‚ Iago and his companion Roderigo go tell Desdemona’s father this for their own self-interest. They cause a stir and Brabantio is livid‚ his daughter had been taken from him and so he yells‚ “Fathers‚ from hence trust not
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believing that his wife‚ Desdemona‚ is having an affair with his former lieutenant‚ Cassio. Act III of this play is the prevalent point of Iago’s plan where he is really able to suck Othello in to his devious ways. Iago uses drawing attention‚ allurement‚ and rationalization to successfully manage to poison Othello’s mind. To begin his plan‚ Iago simply begins to draw attention‚ or point things out. At this point in the play‚ Cassio has lost his job and has asks Desdemona to help him get it back
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may see it good versus evil. The definition for lightness in this story is innocents‚ purity love and goodness. Also the definition for darkness would be malevolence‚ betrayal and hate. There are three main characters in this play including Iago‚ Desdemona and Othello. Then there are three side characters including Emelia‚ Roderigo and Cassio. The story starts with Iago and another character names Roderigo saying Othello is a moor‚ which means black in these times. Also saying that Othello has “the
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