PART 1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT 1.1 PROJECT PROFILE 1. Topic of Project OTHELLO (or REVERSI) WINDOWS PHONE GAME. 2. Project Features 4X4 board game. Live counter of number of discs after every move. Sound alert on invalid moves. 3. Runtime Environment Information “Othello (or Reversi)” which is a Windows Phone Game runs on Windows Phone OS 7.0/7.1 and there is a prerequisite of Windows Phone SDK 7 to develop
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Othello: A Feminist Reading Using ideas from feminine stereotypes‚ explore ways in which Othello might be regarded as a product of its time. The representation of women in literature was felt to be one of the most important forms of socialisation. It provided role models which shown to both genders what is “acceptable” of females. Feminist Criticism examines the ways in which literature has been shaped according to the issues of gender. The feminist challenges the idea of women being submissive
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Othello‚ in Act I‚ Scene iii‚ declares that he is “rude in speech”; however‚ he then goes on to describe at length how he seduced Desdemona by his wondrous capacity as a storyteller. “My story being done‚” he confesses to his friends‚ “she [Desdemona] gave me for my pains a world of sighs […] and bade me‚ if I had a friend that loved her‚ I should but teach him how to tell my story” (I‚ iii‚ 158-165). Throughout the play‚ in fact‚ Othello’s poetic expression is unabated; it merely changes tone
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‘Jealously remains the ultimate corrupting force within action.’ To what extent do you agree with this? Within the play Othello‚ jealously remains the ultimate corrupting force‚ as it is through jealously that dramatic conflict occurs and the tragic events unfold. The consequences of jealously have a catalytic impact on the characters of the play and their mutual relationships. This is clearly demonstrated through the machiavellian villain of the play‚ Iago‚ whose actions and dialogue are driven
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Name: Adeisha Pierre Class: U6:3 Subject: Literature OTHELLO ACT 1 Lighting is important as it extends Shakespeare’s thematic concerns with the lightness and darkness of character and skin. Play begins in darkness. Entirety of Act one is in darkness. Critic: Norman Sanders: “The darkness helps to reveal Iago’s character because it is set in the night and it highlights the dark and devilish nature of his character.” The darkness feeds Iago’s malicious nature. Textual evidence: Iago:
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wanted to marry Desdemona‚ in fact he would convey his jealousy towards Othello and Desdemona’s marriage. Not only was he jealous of their marriage but also how Desdemona’s father‚ Brabantio‚ had told him that he could not marry Desdemona. Eventually Iago convinces Rodrigo to save up money so he can give it to Desdemona. In order for Desdemona to fall in love with Roderigo Iago tells him that Desdemona will soon get tired of Othello and when she does she will go to someone with money. Of course since
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This vital speech by Iago taken from Act 2 Scene 3 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
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Throughout his soliloquy at the end of Act 2‚ Scene 1‚ Iago makes various attempts to evade accountability for his malicious lies and actions towards the other characters in Othello in order to clear his conscience of his crimes. He begins his soliloquy by positing “that Cassio loves her‚ I do well believe it‚/That she loves him‚ ‘tis apt and of great credit” (Shakespeare 2.1.284-285). Obviously‚ Iago knows that Cassio and Desdemona are not actually having an affair because he is the one who invents
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Othello Act 5‚ Plot Summary Outside of a brothel‚ Iago and Roderigo wait. Roderigo is preparing to ambush Cassio. After a few moments‚ Iago leaves the scene‚ even though Roderigo asks him to stay close in case something goes wrong with the ambush. Cassio then enters and Roderigo stabs at him‚ failing to pierce Cassio’s armor. Thus‚ Cassio defends himself and stabs Roderigo. Iago quickly returns to the scene and in the commotion stabs Cassio in the leg and exits. Cassio‚ unaware of who stabbed him
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Power in Othello: Othello: Othello‚ the principle character‚ at the beginning seems to have power- whether it is physical‚ psychological‚ political or military. He is portrayed to the audience as a symbol of power and strength. As an experienced soldier‚ a General to be precise‚ Othello has had little experience with women. Even though he is a high ranking military official‚ he is less respected because of his dark skin and being a foreigner. His stature and tone of voice‚ along with his self-confidence
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