1) Compare and contrast the views of Dualism‚ Materialism‚ and Idealism. Dualism is a view that what exists is either physical or mental‚ and spirtual for some things like humans. It views the mind as nonphysical substance and a human as physical and a mental component which is the mind. Materialism is a view that focus on the physical.This view believes that only the physical exist. This theory believes if the object is not in motion it is not real. Idealsism is a view that believes in only
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language to interpret and understand the complexities of our own social system‚ it follows that ways of speaking about specific ideas and beliefs are instrumental in the formation and manipulation of ideologies in such a system. In the context of Othello‚ Moor of Venice‚ discourse around gender works to both reinforce and challenge the dominant assumptions of patriarchal society through the marginalisation and empowerment of primary female characters. The Elizabethan era marked an interesting
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Iago has a reputation for honesty‚ for reliability and direct speaking. Othello and others in the play constantly refer to him as "honest Iago." He has risen through the ranks in the army by merit and achievement‚ and Othello‚ whose military judgment is excellent‚ has taken him as ancient (captain) because of his qualities. In Iago‚ Shakespeare shows us a character who acts against his reputation. Possibly Iago was always a villain and confidence trickster who set up a false reputation for honesty
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extended by Sax to highlight issue of a continual prevalence of racism in the 20th century. The characterisation of Othello‚ in Shakespeare’s text‚ as a dark skinned but respected general‚ accentuates his alienation from the rest of the society despite his position‚ thus rejecting the ideology of providentialism and the Great Chain of Being at the time. The audience is introduced to Othello as “he” or “him”‚ unnamed until Act I Scene iii‚ consequently degrading and distancing him from the rest
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our dark and dangerous dreams for the purpose of improving our lives.” Discuss the aptness of this statement with reference to one or more Shakespearean plays you have studied. Two parts‚ Ambition and Revenge. Two major themes in both Hamlet and Othello. Make constant 9 Ambition Shakespeare warns audiences against ‘dangerous or amoral ambition’ through the tragedy format. Both Iago and King Claudius fail at what they attempt to do or at maintaining their new position of power. King Claudius ends
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Nobility is distinguished by both Othello as well as Oedipus. Oedipus is brought to nobility through birth and by deed. Oedipus is the son of King Laius and Jocasta‚ who becomes his wife as well‚ the King and Queen of Thebes. From the prophecy‚ it is claimed that King Laius will be murdered by his own son. To prevent this from happening‚ Oedipus is left for dead in “The mountains where Cithaeron is” ( ). But he is rescued by a shepherd and raised by “Polybius… King of Corinth/ and Merope” ( ). Oedipus
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Shakespeare’s ’Othello’ is the study of how a seemingly successful Venetian general‚ is skilfully manipulated by the cunning Iago‚ who by exploiting Othello’s insecurities transforms his identity into a jealous murderer. At the beginning of the play‚ Othello’s identity is that of an assiduous black general who fought exceptionally hard to gain respect in a white dominated society. In marrying Desdemona‚ Othello adds to his identity by being a lover and husband and his identity is portrayed to be
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Discuss the representation of different types of power in Othello‚ The Interview (and a related text of your choice) There are many different types of power that can be gained by characters in texts. These types of power can be obtained purely by birth right or accumulated through a series of actions. The concept of there being different types of power‚ is represented by composers‚ notably in the play‚ Othello by William Shakespeare as well as the films The Interview (1998) by Craig Monahan and
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get him some help. Desdemona and Othello did nit show though. Othello decided to kill her tonight. He thought about posoining her but Iago said to strangle her in bed because it is where the crime was committed. Othello kissed his final goodbye as she woke. She pleads for her life but it did not help. Othello started to smother her. She passed out
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Finally‚ my thanks are devoted to all the students of the department of English at Ibn Zohr University for their appreciated suggestions while this research was under preparation. INTRODUCTION: As most of critics refer to it‚ The Grapes of Wrath is a master piece written by john Steinbeck‚ a great American writer who wrote some of the best American stories ever. This novel tells the story of the Joads‚ an example of what happened to families that lived in Oklahoma during the 1930s. Because
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