Lujayn Hourani Compare the ways in which Othello and Gatsby are presented when they are first introduced to the reader. (Focus on chapters 3 & 4 of Gatsby and Act 1 Sc 2 & 3 in Othello.) Upon reading Shakespeare’s “Othello” and Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby”‚ many similarities can be identified between the protagonists Othello and Jay Gatsby. These two pieces of literature (Although written in different periods of time‚ where the dominant themes in literature varied) posed questions of love and
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circumstances‚ being shown as a flawed character from Act I‚ Scene I; eloping secretly without her father’s knowledge. Desdemona’s flaws are apparent from her first presence in Othello‚ clearly overthrowing her prior image of perfection and purity; when Brabantio is told of Desdemona’s deception replies with “Have you lost your wits?” in disbelief of Desdemona’s betrayal. “I am hitherto your daughter. But here’s my husband.” From her first moment of speech‚ Desdemona shows her
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driven by his unconscious hate for Othello. Iago is jealous of Othello because of his unconscious hate for him. The following quote illustrates this. “Even now‚ now‚ very now‚ an old black ram is tupping your white ewe” (1.1.93-34). As Iago speaks to Brabantio‚ Iago shows how he has an automatic hate for Othello as he disrespects him and refers to him as a black ram. Iago Is jealous of Othello and shows hate and disrespect towards him just because Iago wishes he could live the life of Othello. Another
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Psychologically‚ Othello also seems to have power‚ mainly a result of his military rank. Between his soldiers and his friends‚ he is also very highly respected‚ this too being a form of power. Desdemona: Desdemona is Othello’s wife and the daughter of Brabantio. Desdemona secretly married Othello‚ against her father’s wishes. Throughout the play‚ Desdemona’s power is not clearly conveyed to the audience‚ but her presence has an effect. Roderigo is in love with her and her presence has an effect on him-
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Treanesha Dailey AP Lang/Comp -7th hour Othello Essay 1 April 2013 The Female Roles in Othello Each role that the women in Shakespeare’s Othello play illustrates different aspects of the female personality based off of the nature of their relationship. Desdemona plays the role of a woman who is dedicated to her marriage. Emilia role is of a woman trying to amend her faulty marriage‚ but eventually gives up having made a deeper connection with someone else. Bianca’s character is a representation
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Othello: Moral and Immoral Aspects of the Play Certain aspects of the moral dimension of the Shakespearean tragedy Othello are obvious to the audience‚ for example‚ the identity of the most immoral character. Other aspects are not so noticeable. Let us in this essay consider in depth this dimension of the drama. Francis Ferguson in “Two Worldviews Echo Each Other” describes the deception of Iago: how he paints as evil a guiltless association between Cassio and Desdemona: The
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Daisy is his love of his life. When it is first revealed that Othello and Desdemona got married‚ Brabantio‚ Desdemona’s father disapproves of their relationship. Othello says‚ “Of my whole course of love: what drugs‚ what drums‚ what charms‚ What conjuration and what mighty magic- For such proceeding I am charged withal- I won his daughter.” Due to the disapproval of his marriage with Desdemona by Brabantio‚ Othello argues his case in from of Venetian officials. He tells the officials that he has not
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to rise through the ranks‚ which enabled Shakespeare to use Venice as the setting and the Moor as the lead. This concept would seem‚ to a modern audience‚ rather racist in its language. Before the audience is presented with Othello‚ Iago and Brabantio would lead them to the common‚ negative presumption of a black character through degrading terms and bestial imagery such as ‘the Moor’‚ ‘thick lips’‚ ‘Barbary horse’ and ‘old black ram’. When we are presented with Othello‚ we are able to move away
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William Shakespeare’s 1604 play‚ “Othello‚” displays various relationships. However‚ the most significant relationship in the play is the romance that occurs between Othello and Desdemona. Likewise‚ Shakespeare’s 1597 play‚ “Romeo and Juliet‚” displays the romance between Romeo and Juliet as the most vital relationship in the play. The two tragedies work to overcome personal insecurity‚ death‚ and the repercussions of love. Although the plays depict other relationships‚ the romantic affiliations
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Embracing the Labels: Female Stereotypes in Othello Women are to be pretty and looked at. Women are flirts. Women are never in charge. These are just a few‚ but common stereotypes that females encounter. As much as females try to stray away from this discrimination‚ some become embodied by them. Shakespeare creates three unique women in his play Othello. Their desire to avoid labels overtakes their rational thought of how a woman should act. By looking at the dialogue and behaviors of the women
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