The Reality of Reality TV “Re-al-i-ty‚ noun‚ the state or quality of being real.” ("Reality - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary." ) Reality television has been an important component of our culture since Candid Camera in 1948. The drama‚ excitement‚ anxiousness‚ competition‚ and celebrities who have come out of Reality TV are what keeps viewers watching. The positive and negative opinions of critics and the controversies generated are countless‚ as well as the number
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defines ultimate reality as “something that is the supreme‚ final‚ and fundamental power in all reality”. Although not mentioned in depth in Nicomachean Ethics‚ Aristotle does believe in an ultimate reality; a god-like ‘prime mover’ that set everything into motion. Surprisingly similar‚ Plato uses reflection and reason to deductively determine that there is a ‘natural creator’ who “…created…everything…in its essential nature” (Plato 316). While they mostly agree on ultimate reality‚ each philosopher’s
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would any father. He feels betrayed not only by Desdemona but by Othello as well. It is a humiliating experiels as if he has lost his property to Othello‚ fathers of that time period had more control over their daughters. He is convinced that Desdemona only would marry Othello if the Moor had cast a spell on her using dark magic. He is motivated to protect his daug and his signature line of the play is his last‚ a warning to Othello‚ “Look to her‚ Moor‚ if thou hast eyes to see. She has deceived
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English 2 Jealousy Shakespeare’s Othello portrays the effect of emotions. Throughout the play love and jealousy are the most prominent emotions. The characters’ emotions lead them into making the decisions that make this play a tragedy. Although some may argue love is the most important emotion in Othello‚ nevertheless jealousy truly is because it makes Othello and Iago make awful decisions. On one hand‚ some people might say love is the most important emotion in Othello because Iago’s motive for his
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The Importance of Reputation in Othello In William Shakespeare’s Othello‚ there are many motives that drive the direction of the play’s characters. None more prominent than reputation. Reputation is simply part of one’s life‚ none can dispute that fact. To some it is a blessing‚ to others it is a curse. Throughout the duration of the play‚ the characters Iago‚ Othello‚ and Cassio display the importance of reputation. Iago’s honest reputation‚ Othello’s war fought reputation and Cassio’s desperation
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Appearances Are Destructive Gilbert Keith Chesterton once said‚ “Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another.” Certainly‚ Mr. Chesterton would not be so pleased if he could read a recent article by Mark Mathabane‚ entitled “Appearances Are Destructive‚” in which the author claims that the interest of the present-day students in learning‚ “the soul‚” has been replaced by the fiercest desire to have the best and most expensive outfits. By that reason‚ many
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Othello: A Feminist Reading Using ideas from feminine stereotypes‚ explore ways in which Othello might be regarded as a product of its time. The representation of women in literature was felt to be one of the most important forms of socialisation. It provided role models which shown to both genders what is “acceptable” of females. Feminist Criticism examines the ways in which literature has been shaped according to the issues of gender. The feminist challenges the idea of women being submissive
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Othello‚ in Act I‚ Scene iii‚ declares that he is “rude in speech”; however‚ he then goes on to describe at length how he seduced Desdemona by his wondrous capacity as a storyteller. “My story being done‚” he confesses to his friends‚ “she [Desdemona] gave me for my pains a world of sighs […] and bade me‚ if I had a friend that loved her‚ I should but teach him how to tell my story” (I‚ iii‚ 158-165). Throughout the play‚ in fact‚ Othello’s poetic expression is unabated; it merely changes tone
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‘Jealously remains the ultimate corrupting force within action.’ To what extent do you agree with this? Within the play Othello‚ jealously remains the ultimate corrupting force‚ as it is through jealously that dramatic conflict occurs and the tragic events unfold. The consequences of jealously have a catalytic impact on the characters of the play and their mutual relationships. This is clearly demonstrated through the machiavellian villain of the play‚ Iago‚ whose actions and dialogue are driven
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What is the play about? Othello themes include: * Jealousy (the sexual jealousy of Othello‚ and Iago’s professional envy of Cassio * Appearance versus reality (including honesty/dishonesty‚ loyalty/disloyalty) * Reputation * Public versus private concerns * Racism (including notions of alienation and belonging) Cultural materialist – Argues the play offers a subversive critique of the social and political beliefs of Shakespeare’s time e.g. racism and sexism seen as
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