Power Of Manipulation In Othello, Bronte's Wu
The Definition of manipulation according to Cambridge dictionary; exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage. Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’, Bronte’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ and Browning’s monologues are all texts which explore the power of manipulation, as a forceful tool for individuals to empower themselves, manipulation is instrumental in the tragedies that occur in all three texts. Exposing the intricacies of manipulative behaviours and their subtleties allows writers to explore the complex nature of human relationships, entertaining the audience or reader. To achieve these effects the writers uses a range of techniques: experimenting with alternative narrative viewpoints, structure, language and form. Shakespeare,
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The ability to speak about his true feelings or develop emotional responses was considered as a female trait. Some readers may view that Heathcliff’s tone towards Hindley as not deliberate but a direct result of Hindley's abuse, readers can sympathise with Heathcliff as this is to be a cry of desperation which is expressed through the narration of Nelly. The emotional damage Heathcliff experiences becomes a driving force in the plot. Bronte uses this for readers to understand how the powers of manipulation and how his emotions fuel his revenge. As a result, he has unresolved issues that Heathcliff has carried into adulthood. This overwhelming desire for revenge-fuelled by resentment is a key character trait of Iago in ‘Othello'.Shakespeare highlights the passion and intensity of resentment, the catalyst being Cassio’s promotion over Iago. The influence of religious ideology can be seen when Iago proclaims “Till I am evened with him, wife for wife.” The use of biblical reference to the quote “an eye for an eye” emphasises Shakespeare language to set revenge as a declaration to God, Shakespeare does this so reader understand and sympathises Iago’s justification, as he feels Othello is to receive in compensation of the betrayal he has felt from Othello, receiving his motivations to audience through the use of religion. This
The ability to speak about his true feelings or develop emotional responses was considered as a female trait. Some readers may view that Heathcliff’s tone towards Hindley as not deliberate but a direct result of Hindley's abuse, readers can sympathise with Heathcliff as this is to be a cry of desperation which is expressed through the narration of Nelly. The emotional damage Heathcliff experiences becomes a driving force in the plot. Bronte uses this for readers to understand how the powers of manipulation and how his emotions fuel his revenge. As a result, he has unresolved issues that Heathcliff has carried into adulthood. This overwhelming desire for revenge-fuelled by resentment is a key character trait of Iago in ‘Othello'.Shakespeare highlights the passion and intensity of resentment, the catalyst being Cassio’s promotion over Iago. The influence of religious ideology can be seen when Iago proclaims “Till I am evened with him, wife for wife.” The use of biblical reference to the quote “an eye for an eye” emphasises Shakespeare language to set revenge as a declaration to God, Shakespeare does this so reader understand and sympathises Iago’s justification, as he feels Othello is to receive in compensation of the betrayal he has felt from Othello, receiving his motivations to audience through the use of religion. This