Hey Brenda‚ you appear correct in the assumption that Desdemona blamed herself for her murder (B. Bunch‚ personal communication‚ August 23‚ 2017). Moreover‚ Desdemona’s actions before her death speak to her love for Othello even his jealous state. For instance‚ consider the phrase‚ “My love doth so approve him[.] That even his stubbornness‚ his checks‚ his frowns-… unpin me-have grace and favor in them.” (Shakespeare‚ 2014‚ 4.3.20-22). However‚ the question remains would he have changed his mind
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Does Hamlet Truly love Ophelia? In William Shakespeare’s Hamlet‚ many arguments have been argued as to whether or not Hamlet is really in love with Ophelia. I believe that there is a lot of evidence arguing that Hamlet never loved Ophelia and that he was just using her. By the way he acts around Ophelia when he is alone with her‚ he shows that his feelings for her are true. Hamlet shows throughout the play that he is really in love with Ophelia. One piece of evidence showing that Hamlet really
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Citizens of Venice‚ we are gathered here today to honor and remember Othello and Desdemona who even in death are still bound by their love that is everlasting. Othello‚ how can words even describe him. He was a valiant moor and an honorable general who fought and did everything in his power to protect Venice against the Ottomans. Oh how he loved Desdemona who loved him despite the color of his skin. I remember him telling me about how she used to listen to the stories of his life and his struggles
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Love and Othello Human identity is one of the complex sides of human beings. Because there is no single identity‚ it is an unsoluble issue. People are different in terms of their natures. This has been one of the important elements that writers use in their works for years. William Shakespeare was one of them. He analyzed human identity very well and shaped his characters according to his researches. His analysis of humankinds are well-presented in his tragedies. Even though they have bad deeds
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The English word "love" can refer to a variety of different feelings‚ states‚ and attitudes that ranges from interpersonal affection to pleasure . It can refer to an emotion of a strong attraction and personal attachment. It can also be a virtue representing human kindness‚ compassion‚ and affection—"the unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another". As well‚ it may describe compassionate and affectionate actions towards other humans‚ one’s self or animals. Four forms of interpersonal
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the tragic play Othello‚ Shakespeare illustrates many different types of love. In many cases however‚ this love proves to be misguided or false. Because a plethora of imprudent relationships control the characters; Shakespeare utilizes mistaken love to derail the one true love in the play between Othello and Desdemona. Ultimately the tragic ending of this play evolves from a culmination of misguided love between: Iago and Roderigo‚ Cassio and Bianca‚ as well as Iago and Othello. The play opens
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of the main character‚ Iago‚ toys with the mind of Othello‚ generally leading Othello into having the jealous thoughts towards his peers and an hateful heart towards his wife‚ Desdemona. At the beginning of the story‚ Othello makes it apparent to the other men in the story that he is okay with Desdemona’s independence‚ and is actually proud of that in her and makes it apparent that‚ her independance is a feature that attracted Othello to Desdemona. “ But to be free and bounteous to her mind; And heaven
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“I am glad of this‚ for now I shall have reason to show the love and duty that I bear you with franker spirit. Therefore‚ as I am bound‚ receive it from me. I speak not yet of proof. Look to your wife‚ observe her well with Cassio. Wear your eyes thus‚ not jealous nor secure. I would not have your free and noble nature out of self-bounty be abused. Look to ’t. I know our country disposition well. In Venice they do let God see the pranks they dare not show their husbands. Their best conscience is
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Explore the relation between Othello and Desdemona The relationship between Desdemona and Othello is an integral aspect of ‘Othello’‚ both in terms of plot and in conveying Shakespeare’s socio-political commentary. The view that Desdemona ‘is vital to her husband’ and ‘in losing her‚ he loses himself’ is strongly evidenced by Othello’s degeneration throughout the play having an undeniable correlation with the breakdown of his marriage. Furthermore‚ the ‘tragedy’ of the play is Othello’s hubris forcing
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murder of Desdemona was an honor killing. Othello thought that Desdemona brought him dishonor and gave him a bad reputation. While Othello was manipulated into murdering Desdemona‚ he was the one that had the physical choice. Iago constantly agreed with Othello‚ saying that Othello should kill Desdemona. This influenced Othello’s decision‚ but it was ultimately Othello that chose why he should or shouldn’t kill Desdemona. His choice was based off of his own reputation. He loved Desdemona‚ but
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