Shakespeare’s "Othello" is not simply a play. It shows people how jealousy and hateful treachery can drive anyone to tragic end. In this play‚ the main character is Othello. He is introduced as a tragic hero whose stories of hardships endeared him to his new bride Desdemona. She is truly in love and devoted in trust to Othello. Iago has a reputation for honesty and uses it for dishonest purposes. He is a smart person‚ but he has a very high opinion of himself‚ takes delight in his own evil. He knows
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Othello How is Othello and the theme of jealousy present in Act 3 Scene 2 and Act 3 Scene 3?! Othello is a much respected Shakespearean play for a host of reasons not least because by setting it in a different country he was able to tackle stereotypes which may have offended English audiences of his day. His portrayal of Othello sensationalised black people‚ making them just as capable as whites of a wide range of characteristics‚ emotions‚ flaws and frailties. This was alien to audiences of
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Prospero‚ saying “he’s composed of harshness” (III.1.9). Though‚ from the beginning‚ we see Prospero as a poor victim‚ he slowly reveals his character to be indeed harsh‚ if not fiercely vindictive. Despite his high birth and supposed noble nature‚ he uses others brutishly to his own ends and is self-absorbed and lazy. After he rescues Ariel from his enchantment‚ he enslaves him‚ requiring him to complete a multitude of tasks until Prospero’s entirely self-centered goals are achieved. He constantly reminds
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Shakespeare’s play “Othello” both challenges and reflects the values and beliefs of his Elizabethan context. To please his audience Shakespeare’s presentation of Venetian society replicates English society and therefore the audience is positioned to see the Venetians as upholding English Christian beliefs. Yet Shakespeare also challenges Elizabethan audience’s perception of ethnicity and race through the characterisation of Othello as being foreign in appearance but having status in the armed forces
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Racism in Othello is able to be studied because of the contextual time period‚ and how human response changes in different contexts. Racism is one of the more broad viewing points in Othello‚ there is alot of points and techniques that can be observed in this theme. Iago has excused himself of his illdoings towards othello becuase of othello’s racial status. "I hate the moor and it is thought abroad that he twixt my sheets" Iago uses the word moor‚ tp directly reveal that he is expressing his discontent
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Love‚ Jealousy and Power Love‚ jealousy and power. A deadly combination‚ some would say. The American Players Theatre production of Othello emphasized these themes‚ making it relatable to the audience. Othello has been performed for centuries with many different interpretations. The American Players Theatre production of Othello directed by John Lang shows the harmful influence of power‚ and how it leads to deception and corruption. By highlighting universal themes of love‚ jealousy‚ and power‚
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In the drama Hamlet‚ Shakespeare tells the story of a young Danish man named Hamlet confronted with a terrible choice. Featured alongside Hamlet is his old friend Horatio. In the play‚ Shakespeare uses Horatio in a number of ways‚ both to further elements of the plot and to explore other characters. The first action of note Horatio does is confirm the identity of the ghost Marcellus and Bernardo have been observing each night. Horatio’s opinion apparently holds weight‚ as the two watchmen seek
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In act one scene two‚ Shakespeare presents power and control in lots of different ways. He presents it so that most characters have some form of control or power in this scene. Prospero has the most control and power as he rules the Island and can perform magic. He is also a father which means that he would naturally have control over his daughter Miranda anyway and he shows control and power over her on more than one occasion. “Silence! One word more Shall make me scold you‚ if not hate you. What
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Jealousy and Manipulation in Othello He‚ who loves his wife for the lust‚ can run away from the situation that haunts him. But‚ he who loves his wife like he loves his god‚ loves to the death. Othello loved his wife so much‚ that if someone like Iago would plant seeds of lies and misjudgments into Othello‚ him and any other would go to the extreme as to kill her just to stop the pain. Jealousy itself it self is like a predator searching for the weak. Othello quotes‚ “O
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“star-cross’d” Shakespeare is alluding to destiny‚ the inevitability of the two characters’ paths crossing each other and suggests that the outcome is going to be fatal. The Prologue is written in sonnet form‚ a form of poetry which is usually used for love and by doing this Shakespeare is suggesting to his audience that that the play is concerned with love as well as tragedy: it brings a sense of heroism to the play and makes Romeo and Juliet the eponymous heroes that every play needs. Shakespeare shows
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