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    crime. Othello is on trial for murder and I would like to remind you that he has admitted full and absolute blame for this and you should not heed that lightly. Under the circumstances his mental state will come into account‚ but do not be bewildered by his claims of psychosis as any man could have had these thoughts befallen upon him and not taken action. This act of murder was premeditated‚ therefore making it first-degree murder. In a passing conversation earlier with IagoOthello suggests

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    lo When an individual experiences feelings of jealousy towards their partner in a relationship‚ it often results in feelings of anger and distrust‚ which cause them to sabotage the partnership and possibly end it. Shakespeare’s protagonist‚ Othello‚ becomes deceived and unable to decide in whom to place his trust. The noble Moor chooses wrongfully and places himself under the loyalty of Iago‚ allowing him to corrupt and transform him‚ destroying his sanity and relationships with others. Consequently

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    types of Villain in his plays Othello and Much Ado about Nothing and J.A. Cudden described them ‘devilish’ and an ‘evil machinator or plotter’. Throughout Shakespeare’s plays Villains are in general antagonistic; they are against the good‚ innocent people in the play. This normally leads to a grave misfortune of others and often death. I am going to explore how Shakespeare portrays Villains through two well known villains called Iago from the tragedy Othello and Don John from the comedy Much Ado about

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    Othello and “O” The movie “O” by Tim Blake Nelson is based on Shakespeare’s play “Othello. They both have many differences as well as similarities. The same trap is laid for the main character in both versions and the same amount of casualties happens in both final scenes. Nelson sets his story in modern time prep school‚ and his characters are not the adults of Shakespeare’s play. Shakespeare Othello is set in the 16th century while Nelsons “O” is set I the 20th century. In Othello‚ the setting

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    Othello Questions ACT I 1. While Shakespeare presents the world of Venice as a place of civilization‚ is slow turns into a place of un-civilization and disputes. For example‚ Roderigo and Iago wake up Brabantio and tell him that there are thieves in his house. In reply‚ Brabantio says "This is Venice. My house is not a grange." This shows how Venice is not usually a place with interrupting events. . Shakespeare also shows how Venice is slowing becoming corrupt. This is demonstrated when Desdemona

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    Othello Analysis

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    Shakespeares “Othello‚ The Moor of Venice” play‚ there are several motifs of power‚ jealousy‚ contempt‚ and even well-disguised hatred. There are also underlying innuendoes in the story that suggest or prompt the reader to feel the same as the character that they are reading about and who they are speaking of. Upon reading the opening act‚ as Iago speaks with Roderigo‚ there are hints of Iago’s jealousy toward Cassio for being appointed as Officer‚ and a slight contempt for Othello as well. Even

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    Jealousy is explored in the song Jealousy by 702 in numerous ways. The two obvious ways are‚ one the title and the repetition of jealousy in the chorus and in the verses. Jealousy is defined by the Macquarie Dictionary as - resentment against a successful rival or the possessor of any coveted advantage. In this song the jealousy stems from women who envy the singer of her success in finding a partner. The singer believes the women want to be her as is continually repeated in the chorus - ’THEY’RE

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    Convictions

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    All of us live with a set of personal convictions—our views of what is right and wrong‚ what we feel is pleasing to God or not‚ what we are comfortable or uncomfortable in doing. Some issues are very crucial‚ like it is wrong to murder. Others are not quite as crucial‚ like there’s just something not right about cheering for the Steelers. Some things are based solidly on Scripture‚ some are based partially on Scripture‚ and some are just a personal thing between God and the person. If you start

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    is a Major theme in Othello and is mainly demonstrated when Othello perceives Iago to be honest‚ but in reality he is extremely dis honest. “Oh that’s an honest fellow. Do not doubt Cassio.” – Emilia (3.3.174-175) “I think thou dost; and for I know thou’rt full of love and honesty.” – Othello (3.3.178-179) “Not for my manhood‚ honesty or wisdom.” – Iago (3.3.181-182) “Why did I marry? This honest creature doubtless sees and knows more‚ much more‚ than he unfolds.” – Othello – (3.3.192-194) “I

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    Othello Othello is a Shakespearean play and a morality tale‚ which is set in Venice‚ Italy and represents the themes of race‚ death and at its very heart is the ‘green-eyed monster’: Jealousy. The character of Othello is insecure and naïve. His race‚ a major theme in the play‚ shows how Othello perceives himself as a rough outsider‚ though he is nothing of the sort and his skills are nevertheless powerful‚ his power being personified by the fact that he is always surrounded by people. In Act 1

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