In class Essay (Othello) Intro: * William Shakespeare created one of his most famous plays Othello to investigate in an influential manner the unrelenting issues of racial discrimination and gender equility. Based on the tale ‘Un Capitano Moro’ (The Moorish Captain) by Giovanni Cinthio‚ Othello was written during the epoch of 1603. Due to the actions of Othello‚ in the midst of a small cast‚ there is an exploration of sexual jealousy‚ and thus this play has earned a title of a domestic tragedy
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Mount Royal University Life’s Unpredictable Nature February. 5 2014 “The story of an hour” by Kate Chopin is a story of enlightenment based on an event that did not occur- the death of Mrs. Mallard’s husband. The main character‚ Mrs. Mallard‚ is a woman confined by her marriage. When she discovers that her husband has died tragically‚ she becomes overwhelmed with a great deal of surprising relief. As if for the first time
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Shakespeare’s Othello is a tragedy not because of Othello’s decision making but by the effects of deception and manipulation that the characters invoke. In Othello‚ Shakespeare suggests that the discrepancy between idealized expectations and reality such as Othello’s reluctance to make changes‚ Iago’s manipulation tactics and the insecurities Othello has between him and Desdemona ultimately led to Othello’s downfall. These reasons show he is not willing to accept reality because he can’t seem to
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is a modern day adaptation of William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy ‘Othello’. The playwright written in early 1600 revolves around the central themes of jealousy‚ manipulation and love which are explored through the use of literary techniques. In ‘O’ these themes are still evidently followed throughout the film‚ however the ways in which these are presented is through the use of various film techniques. The theme of jealousy is recurrent in both texts and is a major influence on many of the character’s
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The intense feeling of jealousy is an emotion that the majority of society does not enjoy possessing as it can lead to negative aspirations. Throughout all of Shakespeare’s work‚ there are multiple themes that society as a whole can relate to. These variety of relatable themes are also present in Othello‚ with love‚ loyalty‚ trust and anger all playing an important role. However‚ the most prominent theme in Othello‚ is the destructive nature of jealousy. Othello is a play that is consumed with
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Othello is a Classic Anything by William Shakespeare is a classic. Shakespeare is a world-renowned playwright. All of his works are well known and very popular. Othello is one of‚ his plays that consist of sexual jealousy and controversy of a romance between a biracial couple. Shakespeare’s Othello is considered a classic because is consist of all the elements of a class: timelessness‚ enduring theme‚ and relatable characters. Othello is a classic because it includes the element of timelessness
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The Theme jealousy is what he uses the most throughout all the play that he wrote. Shakespeare express the theme‚ jealousy‚ though many different character’s viewpoints. Iago’s viewpoint is the major focus in this play. Jealousy has eventually driven Iago to become an extreme racist person. He uses many racist terms‚ such as Moor to describe Othello or to get his attention. His big ego also driven him to think that he shouldn’t be outranked by Othello in the military and that Othello and Desdemona
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In the beginning of the play Othello has it all‚ a beautiful wife‚ he’s a general so he has power and respect but by the end of the play Othello is destroyed by jealousy. Iago hates Othello as he says in his soliloquy (Act 1 Scene 3). He suspects that Othello has slept with his wife and makes a plot to destroy him. Iago is also jealous of Othello because Othello just promoted Cassio who Iago thinks is a "pretty boy". He tells this to the audience as Shakespeare is using dramatic irony to engage
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to gain insight on matters from mistakes or past experiences. Everyone can learn from others to avoid mistakes that can be stressful. In the play Othello‚ written by William Shakespeare‚ the main characters demonstrate actions that we all can learn from so we do not end up in uncomfortable positions. In the beginning‚ an evil plan is made out of jealousy in hopes to hurt others and their reputations. The gullible protagonist quickly believes the lies of others‚ betrays his friend and orders his death
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of flaccid morals and technological advancements? The works of Shakespeare prove ongoing relevance over time through the utilisation of key ideas‚ characters and language. Through characterisation and the exploration of the notions of jealousy and racism in “Othello”‚ the guests at the national Shakespeare convention can gain insight on how the works of Shakespeare are as significant now as they ever have been. The works of Shakespeare are so significant as the effect of racism‚ a key concept‚ which
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