The way in which Shakespeare portrayed women is solely based on the era he lived in and the general expectation of women and their actions. In Othello there are only three women: Desdemona‚ Emilia and Bianca. In general‚ men considered women as their possessions and the only power a women had was sexual power. However‚ towards the end of the play Shakespeare shows he has complete respect for women and we see them begin to gain more respect for themselves. There is a small sign they are beginning
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1.3.184-187). Not only does Desdemona defend her decision‚ she is successful at it as Barbantio cannot further restrict Desdemona from marrying Othello. Desdemona then proves to be even stronger when she stands up for Emilia but most importantly‚ women. Iago begins to insult Emilia and then the whole female gender by saying disgusting stereotypical jokes; Desdemona does not stand for these accusations thus she replies to Iago saying “Oh‚ fie upon thee‚ slanderer!” (2.1.124) and “These are old fond
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After Emilia comes upon the fallen handkerchief‚ she emphasizes Desdemona’s appreciation for the gift by saying‚ “I have found this napkin/ This was her first remembrance from the Moor./… she loves the token/ (For he conjured her she should ever keep it)/ That she reserved it evermore about her”[Emilia-III.iii. 334-9]. Emilia’s acknowledgement of Desdemona’s care for the token exemplifies about how much
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The Effects of Racism and Misogyny in Othello Race and gender heavily influence the course of peoples’ lives. Shakespeare’s “Othello” depicts a society in which racist and misogynist behaviour informs and affects how characters are perceived and treated. Women in the play are viewed by men as objects‚ available for their possession and use. The constant subtle and overt racism that Othello encounters throughout the play contribute to his downfall. The unjust treatment of women and people of colour
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persuasive tactics. 10. Othello has been called Shakespeare’s most exciting play. Discuss five ways that Shakespeare creates excitement in the play. CHARACTERS 1. Discuss Iago’s motive for planning Othello’s ruin. 2. Compare Desdemona and Emilia as wives to their respective husbands. 3. Analyze Desdemona’s character from two points of view: the world of the play and the world of today. 4. How does Othello’s race affect the outcome of the play? (You might want to do some research to find
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Mats Ek Allegra Vianello English National Ballet School 2nd year Words Count: 2304 23/04/2013 Contents Page Introduction Life and career Re-making of the ballet classics Stylistic elements of his choreography: clarity and irony Themes Movement Vocabulary References Influences and Muses Bibliography Introduction In this essay I will present one of the greatest
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In Shakespeare’s play Othello one of the main characters is Iago. He is a kind and nice person. However‚ throughout the play lago becomes evil. His action throughout the play change and he shows who he truly is. Iago is an evil person who is greedy‚ dishonest‚ jealousy‚ liar‚ and manipulative. He have been lying to lots of people and cause death of people. Iago tells Roderigo about Othello’s marriage. Together they rat out Othello and Desdemona to Desdemona’s father.Iago warns Othello
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Eventually‚ Cassio becomes drunk and Roderigo picks a fight with him and then runs away. Othello manages to catch Cassio mid-brawl and questions him. Just after plotting this‚ Iago reveals to the audience that he suspects Othello of sleeping with his wife‚ Emilia. He plans to sleep with Desdemona to get back at him‚ “a wife for a wife” in his own words. Act 3: Iago convinces Cassio to fix things with Desdemona and hopes to gain Othello’s favor again. Othello interrupts him‚ causing him to run away. As
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is just blinded by love and absolutely foolish because he doesn’t comprehend that Iago is just using him. (II‚ i) Emilia – Not getting offended about Iago’s opinions (II‚ ii) As everyone arrives at Cyprus Iago says some rude and offensive things about Emilia and about women in general‚ Emilia doesn’t really take it to heart or get offended. I think this is because either Emilia really loves her husband or she is a bit afraid to stand up to him‚
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her. 8. Read the following speech‚ paying particular attention to the aside. What does Iago’s statement lead us to believe about him? IAGO: Kind gentlemen‚ let’s go see poor Cassio dress’d./ Come‚ mistress‚ you must tell’s another tale./ Emilia‚ run you to the citadel‚/ And tell my lord and lady what hath happ’d!/ Will you go on? (ASIDE) This is the night/ That either makes me or fordoes me quite. (V‚ i‚ 138-143) Act V‚ scene ii
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