Looking back at the 1600 – 1700’s‚ we can see that there are some characteristics that make up what is now known as Neoclassicism‚ which are different from previous time periods. One difference is their Three Principles: morality‚ reality‚ and generality. Reality means that they confined their writing to things that could actually happen in real life. Morality is supposed to teach one how to live life‚ so that they are able to go to a better place. Neoclassicists felt that for people to believe what
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Love and Hate In Shakespeare’s play "Othello" there are two main characters to compare and contrast in this drama. Iago is one of the more interesting characters; Iago can be described as an evil‚ jealous‚ manipulative and revenge seeking characters. In fact Iago us so manipulative 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
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The Cask of Amontillado and Othello share similar antagonist and protagonists. In Othello the antagonist was Iago who is overcome with hate and desire. He is envious of Cassio for getting the position of Lieutenant over him and jealous of the protagonist Othello‚ because he believed that Othello slept with his wife. Montresor is the protagonist of The Cask of Amontillado because he murdered the protagonist‚ Fortunato who insulted Montresor before his death. Both protagonist are naive giving the each
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Is Iago a master manipulator or just an opportunist? Iago‚ the Machiavellian of Othello is without doubt a master manipulator. Iago improves his reputation; destroys Othello; robs Roderigo and all without raising a finger. In fact‚ Othello insinuates with our beloved antagonist doing what he does best. We are presented with a spiteful Iago promising to destroy the moor “I follow him to serve my turn upon him.” And in act 3 scene 3‚ Othello does just that. In an adaptation of Othello‚ Director Nicolas
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In the tragedy of Othello‚ Iago draws out the true nature of Othello‚ inch by inch. He tangles the Moor into a web of lies‚ hatred and deceit- which leads to devastating consequences. Reputation is the most outstanding theme in this play as it visibly classifies characters and it defines relationships between each of them. At the conclusion of Act 2‚ Shakespeare uses various methods to present Iago to the audience‚ and reveal his ideas and thoughts‚ the most effective being a soliloquy. "Motiveless
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his downfall in the play. Although discrimination had a major impact on the outcome of many situations. Othello being a Moor makes it look like he is very naive and would believe that all of his men are honest to him which is why Iago thinks that Cassio is the
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Kevin Tran English 1AA3 November 14‚ 2013 Sean Ngo Othello: True love in Othello Love between two people is based on mutual attraction and trust. Trust is one of the most important qualities in any relationship and it makes or breaks that bond. In Shakespeare’s Othello‚ the relationship between Desdemona and Othello is convoluted and it can be seen in different ways. It is clear that after his corruption by Iago‚ Othello’s trust in Desdemona is broken resulting in both their deaths. However
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egotistical and serves only for himself. He plays on Othello’s “free and open” nature‚ on his mission to prove Desdemona’s infidelity and create the metaphor of the “green-eyed monster”‚ which both Othello and Iago will nurture. Iago’s also gives Cassio “free and honest” advice about asking Desdemona for his position back after his fall from grace‚ showing again the dramatic irony Shakespeare portrays. Iago also continues to assure Desdemona that Othello’s sudden change in mood has nothing to do
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tactful weapon they have is the use of persuasive speech. They use their excellent rhetoric to exploit the human psychology. Iago is jealous of the people and their power around him. In the play he expresses openly his jealousy of Cassio and Othello. He is jealous of Cassio ’s job and of Othello ’s success as a soldier and with Desdemona. He only professes his desire for revenge and power in the initial speeches. In the opening scene of Othello‚ Iago explains to
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a major symbol in the play. The handkerchief represent Othello and Desdemona’s love and union. When Iago stole the handkerchief this endangered the stability of this union. Othello allowed Iago´s claim to cloud his judgement when Iago proved that Cassio and Desdemona’s handkerchief. Emilia was Iago’s wife and served Desdemona. Emilia goes through a breakthrough in character because she was at first allowed her husband to treat her poorly‚ initially naive‚ and was very brave toward the end of the
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