Arrested By Jake Hurrell – January 19th 2013 CYPRUS – The Lieutenant of Venice‚ Othello was quite embarrassed of his own Lieutenants actions last night. Cassio‚ Othello’s Lieutenant was arrested last night at Othello’s celebration for the defeat of the Turkish fleet. Cassio was arrested after violently attacking Roderigo‚ a Venetian gentleman. Cassio’s arrests consist of intoxication and public disturbance. Othello speaks of Cassio’s feat “Whats; the matter; That you unlace your reputation thus;
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Othello written by William Shakespeare is a very interesting and double-minded play. I chose the passage of Emilia’s speech to Desdemona not because it was odd but because Emilia stood out to me as a very opinionated woman. I wanted to work with it more closely because Emilia captured my attention with her slightly exaggerated opinions on men. I got a strong sense of inequality with this whole scene (4.3). Emilia thinks that it is the husbands’ fault for their wives to be cheating: “But I do
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TRAGEDY Aristotle A tragedy is the imitation of an action of some magnitude that is serious and also complete in itself‚ in language with pleasurable accessories [rhythm and harmony]‚ in a dramatic‚ not a narrative form‚ with incidents arousing pity and fear‚ to accomplish its catharsis of such emotions. Elements are these: Plot--most important‚ should be complex Character--tragic hero--elevated; brought down Diction Thought Spectacle Melody Peripety--change from one state of
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Explain how Andrew Davies’ 2001 film version of Othello appeals to a contemporary audience‚ shedding light on 1604 play and expanding your knowledge of it. Davies 2001 film version of Othello appeals to a contemporary audience‚ shedding light on the 1604 play through the use of new filming techniques‚ the implementation of a new storyline (the Death of Billy Coates) and the use of modern language which appeals more too today’s audience. Filming techniques appeal to a contemporary audience as they
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Macbeth and Othello are Shakespeare’s famous tragedies. Macbeth is a basically good man who is troubled by his conscience and loyalty though at the same time ambitious and murderous. He is led to evil initially by the witches’ predictions and then by his wife’s goading‚ which he succumbs to because he loves her so. His obsession over the kingship shows a certain kind of egotism. And Othello is a black Moor who is the greatest army general in Venice. He is intelligent‚ courageous‚ and honorable. He
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Fred West describes Iago as motiveless person who is entirely unconcerned with the moral consequences of choice. His ability to switch between both truth and lies without a second thought proves that Iago is a psychopath and the society in ‘Othello’ is full of good which is why Iago’s evil stands out so vividly. West described Iago as “a character with no motives to do with either fact so logic” who “saw truth and lies as one thing” and had no problem using his own misconception to his advantage
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Othello Critical Analytical Essay Travis Gordon ELA 30-1 October 3rd‚ 2012 Jealousy‚ the universal feeling we’ve all experienced at one time or another. Whether it be the newest piece of technology that someone has that you don’t and wish you did‚ or that kid on the playground that had those new light up shoes that were all the rage. Jealousy is not something that can be avoided‚ only controlled. It sneaks up on you‚ like a tree root sneaks up on concrete before it breaks to the surface. In
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Othello and Desdemona are truly in love? When two people are in love‚ there is almost nothing that can break it. A relationship between two people can be tested‚ but in the end‚ their love is forever. In the play Othello‚ Desdemona and Othello have a relationship that is indestructible‚ they have a genuine and honest love for each other throughout the entire play. Desdemona and Othello show their affection for each other regardless of racial and cultural differences. In the first half of the
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occurs just after the brawl between Cassio and Montano‚ where Othello is disgusted with his lieutenant’s behavior and dismisses Cassio. From the beginning Iago behaves in this way because of his intense jealousy he has at Othello for promoting Cassio over him. His motivation develops further due to jealousy of both Cassio and Othello‚ and their happiness. These projections of hate are a result of Iago’s own insecurities and his obsession with being powerful and in control. Iago is viewed favorably
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Shakespeare’s Division of Experience – Summary of Othello Essay. Venice is dominated by reason. Reason is a form of control – control over others is power and self-control makes you invulnerable. Even the underbelly/ unsavoury side of Venetian culture has a masculine obsession with control. Cyprus is used as an example of a place without proper control in place; the Venetians need to subdue it. In Cyprus there is no reason‚ so control is imposed by killing. Othello is demonstrates admirable self-control
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