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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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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Characters – Othello – Character – o Tragic hero – Flaw - - Insecurity (Jealous) - Trust? o Controversial - Becomes racial stereotype - Is Othello responsible for tragedy or Iago? o Othello blames Iago ‘perplexed in the extreme’ o Conflict between dualities; • Black and white • Inferior and superior • Arrogant and self-doubt • General and husband • Public and private
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Shakespeare’s Othello recounts an almost universal story: a man believes his wife to be cheating on him‚ he responds passionately‚ and tragedy ensues. Similarly‚ the titular Othello finds himself manipulated by Iago‚ his closest advisor‚ into believing his lieutenant Cassio‚ is sleeping with Desdemona‚ Othello’s wife. However‚ something about Othello instantly accepting Iago’s lies as truth seems off. Even from a cursory examination of the play‚ anyone can see Othello obviously harbors deep abandonment
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THE THEME OF DECEPTION The theme of deception is one of the central themes that is shown through-out the play of "Othello" written by William Shakespeare. The idea of deception and decieving is surrounded by the character of Iago‚ the master mind behind all the deception. It is through the character of Iago that the readers are able to visualise just how badly the doing’s of deception can effect and ruin those whom are being decieved. Through this essay i will explore how Iago effects the other
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In Act IV‚ scene III of Shakespeare’s Othello‚ Emilia explains reasons for unfaithfulness. Emilia conveys her ideology about infidelity to Desdemona‚ a character that has not yet been exposed to the idea‚ through the use of rhetorical strategies such as appeals‚ imagery and diction to further reinforce her point that infidelity is caused by the husband. There is a plethora of appeals in Emilia’s monologue‚ many of which involve Emilia’s personal encounters with the idea of unfaithfulness. In Act
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the Tragedy of Othello In the Tragedy of Othello‚ by William Shakespeare‚ an injustice is done to the main character‚ Othello the Moor. He is manipulated by the archetypal villain Iago to satiate Iago’s need for control and his desire to revenge himself upon Othello. Othello the General has promoted another‚ Cassio‚ to hold the position that Iago feels he deserves. For the injustice that Iago feels has been committed against him‚ he brings about the destruction of Othello and his wife‚ Desdemona
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