Jeune Ms . Milliner ESS21QH02 1/20/16 Grit and Mindset in the story of Othello The story of Othello is a Shakespearean play in which a person of color more specifically a black person (Moor) is first displayed in a positive light rather than a negative one . Othello’s race is constantly pinned against him and cause for much trouble throughout the story. Many of the characters face challenges alongside the Moor Othello ‚ these characters of either grow alongside him or stay the same . The mindsets
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Throughout "Othello"‚ the theme of deception plays an important role. The arch-deceiver in this play is Iago. Iago ’s repeated deception moves the play forward to the climax and ultimately to the tragic ending. Although deception is always meant to deceive‚ the degree of deception varies upon the context of the situation. Another character that exhibits deception is Desdemona. The deception shown by Desdemona has a different intention as compared to Iago ’s. Iago wants to get revenge on Othello. The intentions
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values held during that time period. When compared‚ William Shakespeare’s play Othello written in the 16th century England and Tim Blake Nelsons film O produced in 20th century America‚ accentuates the reflection‚ when analysing the contexts‚ purpose‚ form‚ audience via characters and themes arises the context which are historical‚ social and cultural as well as the values held during the time periods. In Othello and O the distinct historical contexts of 16th century England and 20th century
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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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Shakespeare has produced an incredibly large library of work‚ including 38 plays and countless sonnets. His plays are divided into four main sections: the Histories‚ the Tragedies‚ the Comedies‚ and the Romances. Othello falls under Tragedy‚ as it ends with the death of numerous characters‚ including the principals. Shakespeare’s work has been produced since the Renaissance in all artistic mediums from the original theater to opera‚ symphony‚ film‚ and ballet. It has also been consistently revisited
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“Othello”‚ one of the most successful literature of William Shakespeare‚ elaborates a tragic love story between a black soldier‚ Othello‚ and his white wife‚ Desdemona. The causes of Desdemona’s death have evoked controversy. It is undoubted that Othello’s bravery‚ intelligence‚ and ability on the battlefield that have gained him a prestigious honors as a soldier. However‚ Othello‚ as a soldier‚ is ill prepared for the war of love‚ which is reflected in the weak foundation of the love between himself
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Othello‚ a tragedy of faith by William Shakespeare was written in 1603. Othello was first performed by the King’s Men at the court of King James I on November 1‚ 1604. Othello is set against the backdrop of the wars between Venice and Turkey that raged in the latter part of the sixteenth century. The play is loosely based on a novella titled Capitano Moro by Cinthio. The play is driven by the themes of inherent racism‚ jealously‚ love and presumed betrayal. The only thing which Shakespeare has not
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actor wrote a variety of amazing plays and sonnets. One of his famous plays‚ Othello highlights the importance of diction throughout the play. The play opens with an argument between Iago and Roderigo in the streets of Venice. The drama all started when Roderigo found out that Othello was married to Desdemona. Also when Othello promoted Cassio to a higher position‚ but Iago claims that he deserved the promotion. In Othello by William Shakespeare‚
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Dustin English 1B Othello Essay Final Draft Evil Iago What is the motivation behind Iago’s treachery? From the beginning Iago is up to no good‚ using Roderigo as a pawn in his plan to go after Othello by waking up Desdemona’s father to warn him of his daughter leaving him‚ and continuing manipulation throughout the story. He gains everyone’s trust and becomes “honest Iago‚” which is really quite the opposite‚ and uses this to his advantage as he warps Othello’s mind increasing his paranoia
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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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