Two tragedies from two different time period‚ Medea and Othello show similarities and differences in their characters‚ story plots and settings. Euripedes’ Medea written in the classical period and Shakespeare’s Othello written in the romantic era‚ the two tragedies shows different feel of what tragedies are. First of all‚ the most obvious difference between these two play is how Medea shows unities (time‚ place and action) whilst Othello has none. It’s clearly shown in the first scene‚ as soon
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In the play “Othello” by William Shakespeare‚ the story is about a black general who is respected by the head of the militia because of his achievement as a military. This character‚ Othello‚ falls in love with a young woman called‚ Desdemona. Their love was put to prove when Iago‚ a young military wanted to get revenge from Othello because he did not choose him as his lieutenant. Iago planned a situation in which he put Othello‚ Desdemona and Cassio in love triangle that Othello did not want to
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causes for tragedy in stories or plays. One that stands out happens to be the dangers of isolation. In the tragedy known as Othello‚ this theme causes great conflict leading to the story or play ending tragically with many deaths. Not only does isolation allow Iago to go through with his evil plan‚ but it also makes Othello question his wife and grow hatred for Cassio. Othello is heavily busy with military duties giving Iago a big opening to talk to people behind his back in order to start his plan
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Othello Notes: Assessment Objectives: AO1: A consistently fluent‚ precise writing‚ using critical terminology to present a coherent and detailed argument in which the question is well understood and answered. AO2: Well developed‚ analytical and consistently detailed discussion of effects of language‚ form and structure and ways in which it affects the audience. AO3: Well informed and detailed discussion of different readings of the text by various audiences‚ as well as different critical
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Themes in Shakespeare’s Othello Throughout Shakespeare’s play‚ Othello‚ there are many themes interwoven to describe the author’s perspective of the true nature of a man’s soul. Three themes critical to the play are doubt versus trust‚ monstrous imagery and the fallible love of man. One central theme of the play is the major contrast of doubt versus trust. For whatever reason‚ Othello’s trust of Desdemona is too weak to resist Iago’s accusations. As happens in many of Shakespeare’s works‚ miscommunication
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how their city and country is discriminated. Throughout both plays “Othello” and “The merchant of Venice” they face many obstacles including racial and religious discrimination. In “The merchant of Venice”‚ Antonio‚ a wealthy man‚ discriminates Shylock who lends them money. To compare‚ In “Othello”‚ Iago who serves for Othello does not like him because he didn’t get the promotion he thought he deserved. During the play Othello is racially discriminated mostly by Iago. Shylock is a Jewish moneylender
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******** ******** 3/14/12 Period 7 Topic 1 Othello is one of the many plays by William Shakespeare. It tells the story of the tragic love life of the valiant Moor‚ Othello. It shows how he changes; starting from greatness and respect‚ he is tricked by Iago in to being cruel and hating. Many people assume the basis of the story is Othello’s life and that because the play is called Othello that he is the protagonist. The actual protagonist though is the supposed antagonist‚ Iago. Iago
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A story littered with betrayal‚ interspaced with a shining hope‚ and bolstered by a fierce loyalty. “Beowulf Fights the Dragon” is a beautiful adaptation of the old English version written by Dr David Breeden. Our hero is not Beowulf alone but‚ in line with old Anglo-Saxon values‚ both the war king (kenning) and his shield-brother Wiglaf are the protagonists of this tale. Betrayed not only by his trusty weapon‚ but his friends and comrades themselves; only Wiglaf stands strong‚ displaying bravery
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appear to be‚ few really know who you are.” To put this quote in context‚ Machiavelli was instructing a prince to appear to be a trustworthy and merciful guy and then to be prepared to act in a manner contrary to the appearance. Iago from the play Othello‚ employs this exact strategy--appearing to be an honest man only to use this good reputation to get what he wants. Throughout the play‚ Iago capitalizes on the gullibleness of others and his reputation as a righteous individual. Whether it be a poor
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Othello begins on a street in Venice‚ in the midst of an argument between Roderigo‚ a rich man‚ and Iago. Roderigo has been paying Iago to help him in his suit to Desdemona. But Roderigo has just learned that Desdemona has married Othello‚ a general whom Iago begrudgingly serves as ensign. Iago says he hates Othello‚ who recently passed him over for the position of lieutenant in favor of the inexperienced soldier Michael Cassio. Unseen‚ Iago and Roderigo cry out to Brabanzio that his daughter
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