he himself is unsure of his destiny or future. The ambiguity of the question allows the audience to consider him as a character‚ and is thus persuaded to consider his role within the play‚ and how he shall shape the plot. Only a few lines later‚ Desdemona similarly provokes the audience into questioning her fate‚ as she emphatically exclaims that “thy (Cassio’s) suitor shall rather die than give they cause away.” Such a bold statement immediately exposes her as vulnerable and sets her up for a fall
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Kara Thompson Ap Lang Mr. Wagner 12/20/12 Was the relationship of Desdemona and Othello true love? Throughout the entire‚ through secrets and lies and murder even until the end one of the biggest questions that arose was the vitality of Othello Desdemona’s love. Although some readers of Othello have argued that Othello and Desdemona’s love was true‚ a closer examination of the way she shows empathy for him when he tells her stories reveals that he is only in love with the attention she gives
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dark and black and white carries a great deal of importance in Othello. I think that these contrasts apply to Othello physically because of his skin color‚ which is black‚ and metaphorically to the progression of the play and Othello’s killing of Desdemona. A strong possibility for the reason Iago wanted to bring down Othello could have been because Othello was black. It is feasible to think that Iago just couldn’t stand to see a black man in power and that he was a racist. A black man in a position
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instead of planning on destroying you’re best friend’s life‚ sit down together and talk and talk about why you feel so hurt. The best revenge would be to show yout friend that you are much better without him. Sincerely‚ Blabby My dearest Desdemona‚ I can’t stop thinking about you‚ you are the best thing that has happened to me and I can not wait till I see your beautiful face again. It is still so unbelievable that you choose me out of everyone. It would be an impossible task to describe
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“Othello”‚ Othello‚ a Muslim‚ was a general during the 1600’s. Racism was strong back then so a lot of people didn’t like him. Othello was married to a girl named Desdemona. A man named Iago didn’t like Othello and wanted him dead. He had this evil plan to kill Othello and it ended up working. Iago poisoned Othello’s mind into thinking Desdemona was having an affair with another man when she actually wasn’t.
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about Cassio’s promotion and Class resentment (Cassio is of upper class). Roderigo’s motivations - loves/desires Desdemona Deception is introduced by Brabantio. Concludes with the threat of violence. Brabantio would rather a worthless man over a black man. We’re left wondering how Othello will handle this situation and what he will be like. Wonder about what kind of person Desdemona is also. Negative first impression. Feel like there’s some trickery. Act 2 Scene 2 Iago’s first speech - indicative
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handkerchief‚ in Act Three‚ Scene Three. Iago has persuaded Othello that Desdemona is in love with Cassio (a soldier‚ recently appointed as Othello’s second in command)‚ using the handkerchief as proof of her adultery. Once Othello sees Cassio with the handkerchief‚ he vows ’let her rot and perish‚ and be damned tonight‚/for she shall not live. No‚ my heart is turned to stone’. Since Othello gave the handkerchief to Desdemona as a first gift‚ the handkerchief functions as a token of
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the lieutenant is to be saved before the ancient”. This scene is funny as Cassio does the direct opposite of what he says. Another situational irony is that Cassio is the only one alive and got promoted. Othello kills himself after he kills Desdemona‚ Emilia gets killed by Iago and Iago gets arrested. Cassio doesn’t know the truth that he was manipulated by Iago even till the very end. The characters that know the truth and involved in Iago’s plan are dead. As for the dramatic irony which highlights
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Othello‚ Desdemona‚ and Iago play out a drama of race‚ love‚ passion‚ deception‚ and betrayal as relevant today as in the 17th century. Othello’s ill treatment by a racist society and his internalized self-doubt continue to resonate in today’s turbulent culture‚ both
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the reputable general of the Venetian army named Othello and his wife Desdemona‚ the daughter of the Senator Brabantio. Othello is a dark skinned Moorish warrior‚ who achieved considerable success
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