Betrayal In “Othello” “Othello” is one of the most successful plays in Shakespeare’s collection. One of the subjects the tragedy addresses is betrayal which is a crucial part of the play that helps the author develop events to bring it to its climax. Iago’s character symbolizes disloyalty‚ but what are the motives of his treachery? It seems like there is not enough reason for his actions. By creating Iago in “Othello” as perhaps a masterpiece villain comparing to all his other plays‚ Shakespeare
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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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English 122 Mrs. Ayer Suin Kim November‚ 26th.2013 Emilia Speaks Her Mind One of Shakespeare’s famous plays ‘Othello’ is about a black man who marries a white woman‚ and then murders his wife because of unfounded jealousy. The play also contains another dysfunctional marriage between Iago and Emilia‚ which also ends with the husband murdering his wife. Emilia‚ Iago’s wife‚ has never received love from her husband. In Act 4‚ Scene 3 line 95-115‚ Emilia’s speech is structured as if she experienced
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1. Who does Othello ultimately care about more – Desdemona or himself? Some critics have argued that Othello’s love of Desdemona is ultimately self-centered. Would you agree? Does this mean that‚ without Iago‚ they would have lived happily ever after? Othello’s relationship with Desdemona does seem to be centered on Othello. “She loves me” seems to be what he thinks about Desdemona‚ while “I love him” seems to be what Desdemona thinks about Othello. Othello seduced a great beauty through his own
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and revenge are the most important themes in Othello? Is there another underlying theme that you consider even more important? I argue that justice and revenge are not the dominate over arching themes in Othello. I believe jealousy is the most important theme. Shakespeare’s tragedy Othello focuses on the downfall of military General Othello whose happiness at his marriage to Desdemona is quickly consumed by jealousy. The love of Othello and Desdemona are tragically torn apart by the intrigue of
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Iago‚ in an attempt to stir up more drama‚ begins to persuade Othello into suspecting his wife‚ Desdemona‚ of cheating on him when it is all just a ruse to get the pair against each other. Iago explains that a man who doesn’t know that his wife his cheating on him and still loves her is bound to be in a very unhappy state‚ implying that Othello would thus be in the same position. Iago then “pleads to God” to keep his general from becoming devoured in
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All these themes are present in Othello. Most dominant‚ however‚ are manipulation and jealousy. Jealousy runs the characters’ lives in Othello from the beginning of the play‚ when Roderigo is jealous of Othello because he wishes to be with Desdemona‚ and to the end of the play‚ when Othello is furious with jealousy because he believes Cassio and Desdemona have been engaging in an affair‚ but manipulation the prominent action that fuels the jealousy within Othello. Some characters’ jealousy is fashioned
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The Way One Emotion Can Destroy When first entering a relationship the greatest emotion experienced is the depth of over joy‚ thrill‚ and bliss. Who would not want to be in something that caused such a wonderful feeling? But as fast as it starts the bliss is over and the trust test begins; one infraction and the doubt spirals. No man can escape it and some may die because of it. In the story of Othello by William Shakespeare‚ there is a constant struggle with true love and trust in a friend. “O
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tragedies have a hero with a flaw‚ and in the play Othello‚ the hero becomes transformed by his tragic flaws of jealousy and gullibility. Othello is the general in the army of Venice and is in love with Desdemona. He is a Moor of African descent‚ who has risen through the ranks of the Venetian army through hard work and success in battle. Othello is a cultural and racial outsider‚ often described as a ‘black ram’ or ‘moor’‚ and his relationship with Desdemona was not accepted by the society at the time
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tragedy Othello has significantly helped me shape my view of human nature‚ and understanding of what drives people to sometimes immoral action. The main idea I have taken from my reading of Othello is that jealousy is a great motivating influence‚ compelling individuals to carry out corrupt actions‚ and ruin previously treasured relationships‚ in order to get what they desire. As with any valued literary text‚ Shakespeare’s complex and intriguing characters are an integral part of Othello‚ driving
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