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    #2 11/14/13 Shakespeare’s otherness in Othello Shakespeare when writing Othello uses many different underlying themes for the reader to try and pick up on. One of the biggest is otherness. Otherness is defined as the quality or condition of being other or different‚ especially if exotic or strange. Shakespeare throws at the reader some interesting topics to think about race‚ a handkerchief‚ feminism‚ and many more. All these different topics Shakespeare wants the reader to pay attention to are

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    The use of imagery in Romeo and Juliet The themes of forbidden love‚ tragedy‚ loss and isolation are closely interlinked in “Romeo and Juliet”. Shakespeare uses imagery throughout the play to highlight their importance. The forbidden love of Romeo and Juliet is described using religious language‚ imagery of contrasting light and darkness‚ and nature; tragedy is emphasised by the imagery of death throughout the play; isolation can be seen in the language and actions of both the central characters

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    In OthelloShakespeare presents the dramatic treatment of jealousy through the presence of an outsider. His hamartia of exceeding trust and hubris is exploited by Iago and his duplicity. The dangers of unbridled jealousy is revealed in Act 3 Scene 3‚ where we see the emergence of Othello’s downfall and degeneration as a character. This section holds great significance‚ as it highlights the dramatic turning point of the play and sets up the latter tragic events‚ thus proving its worth of critical

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    much deeper understandings of the most dynamic topics embedded in literary works. William Shakespeare applies the effect of imagery to further portray certain characters in his play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. By using imagery to describe Caesar‚ one of the main characters‚ Shakespeare highlights Caesar’s main characteristics and convinces the reader of Caesar’s sheer amount of power and ambition. Shakespeare first utilizes imagery to demonstrate Caesar’s undeniable power when he compares Caesar

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    “Confusion and deception are key elements of comedy.” How does Shakespeare present these ideas in Twelfth Night? Confusion and deception are two key elements that occur often in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and they seem to go hand in hand with one another- where one occurs the other is slowly behind. As in most comedies‚ Twelfth Night celebrates different forms of confusion and deception in order to make the play more entertaining and comical Shakespeare incorporates the confusion and deception throughout

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    "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare‚ the author uses light or the absence of light to enhance and/or contribute to the mood of a particular scene. As viewers watch Romeo and Juliet fall in love‚ the obstacles that complicate their unfair love become very obvious. Shakespeare uses light and dark images to add to the mood of his play. Usually in text and stories from the beginning of time‚ to modern-day‚ light would correspond with good‚ and dark with evil. Shakespeare on the other hand would often

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    Shakespeare’s use of similes in Romeo and Juliet appear different then what is written in modern-day time. This is mainly because they are not as obviously written in the play unlike today where it is easy to spot a simile or even another literary language like metaphors. His style is so different that our minds aren’t used to interpreting such a difference in writing. Shakespeare’s similes can seem hidden and some may argue that they aren’t similes at all but they are there! There isn’t a title for how the

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    an end. In Romeo and Juliet‚ a sweetly painful drama‚ Shakespeare uses metaphors‚ oxymorons‚ and foreshadowing to convey powerful emotions. William Shakespeare incorporated several poignant metaphors throughout Romeo and Juliet. A metaphor is a comparison between two things‚ but unlike a simile‚ the words “like” or “as” are not used. Relating back to the play‚ Mercutio says‚ “True‚ I talk of dreams; which are the children

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    Goneril and Regans elegant yet false speeches oppose what they really feel. Goneril speaks first and says “I love you more than words can wield the matter”‚ the reason why there are no words to express this love‚ is because she feels none for him‚ it does not exist. Regan emphasizes the value of her love; she

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     Shakespeare uses disguise in his play‚ Twelfth Night‚ to cause confusion and internal conflict between his characters and it is this confusion and conflict that appeal to the audience. It keeps them wondering how many more of these situations will arise‚ and in the end‚ how will this confusion and conflict be resolved? The first time that this is evident is in Act I‚ Scene IV‚ where Cesario‚ really Viola is sent by her master‚ Orsino‚ to win the love of Countess Olivia for

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