which are the two themes undoubtedly and effectively shown in the film. * I. Iago explains his tactics to Roderigo. Envy drives him to follow Othello not out of “love” or “duty,” but because he feels he can deceive his general. * 1. “Were I the Moor I would not be Iago. In following him I follow but myself; Heaven is my judge, not I for love and duty, But seeming so for my peculiar end.” (I.i.57–60) 2. Iago is continually playing a game of deception, even with Roderigo and the audience
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daughter of a prominent senator, Brabantio. When he finds out, he is outraged, and promptly disowns her. Othello’s ensign, Iago, harbours a secret jealousy and resentment towards the Moor, partly because another soldier, lieutenant Cassio, has been promoted ahead of him, and also because he suspects that Othello has had an affair with his wife. Intent on revenge, Iago hatches a devious plan to plant suspicions in Othello’s mind that Desdemona has been unfaithful to him with Cassio. He orchestrates
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Does Shakespeare reinforce or question contemporary attitudes to cultural outsiders in 'Othello' and The Merchant of Venice? In the plays the Merchant of Venice and Othello, Shakespeare explores the effects of racial oppression and attitudes to race in general. The idea of cultural outsiders is one of the main themes present in the plays. 'Culture' is the customs and social behaviour of particular groups of people and societies and an outsider is a person who does not belong in a particular
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The term tragedy, both in Greek dramas and contemporary writing alike, is an emotion evoked by the inability of a person to fulfill a goal or potential that is reasonably within reach. When I think of tragedy, images of supremely gifted artists, writers, athletes, and other socially iconic individuals whose lives were cut short come to mind. But as most of us are already aware, tragedy does not solely strike the lives of the young and famous. We are all succeptable to it. Contrary to popular belief
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compared to the Emilia that appears later on, but it shows how much praise she dedicates to her husband who seems to care nothing for her. She does not trust Iago; she tried to take the serviette back when Iago could not divulge into why he wanted it. Of course, he overpowers his wife and demands that she go away, which she does, leaving Iago and satisfaction as his plan is seemingly coming to fruition. However, his wife comprehends him more than he gives her credit for, and he will have to answer
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skin that the rest of the characters in the play share, causing him to be judged based on his appearance. Othello struggles to overcome the obstacles that being black cause him in order to prove that his soul is pure white. In the end, Othello lets Iago get the best of him. The blackness inside of Othello overcomes him and coaxes him to make bad decisions and show that his soul might not be so pure after all. Throughout the play, Othello is treated as an outsider. Most people respect Othello regardless
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Influential Factors Have you ever heard of the phrase, "there's a method to the madness?” Each and every day, people are faced with different life choices that need to be made, some more important than others. Some of these decisions can range from what we will wear or eat, to whether or not we will attend class that day. Regardless of their importance, humans have free will to make choices in our everyday lives. But are there underlying factors that influence our decision making? Although humans
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nature of Othello’s tragic downfall, as orchestrated by the duplicitous Iago. Othello’s tragic downfall captivates audiences through the intensity of his relationships with other characters. Within Othello, Shakespeare is able to involve the audience in the emotional conflict of the play, as the titular hero is manipulated by his symbiotic relationship with iago, leading to his self-destruction. Throughout the play, Iago relentlessly exploits Othello’s tragic flaw of absolutism through his devilish
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When Iago warns Brabantio, Desdemona’s father that her daughter elope without his permission Iago refers to Desdemona as an object when shouting” Awake! What ho Brabantio. Thieves, thieves! Look at your house, your daughter, and your bages! Thieves, thieves!” According to Iago, women are no different than a handbag, that can be stolen, causing men to disregard their opinions and feeling, using
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by the hatred of Iago to him that caused Iago to an external force to work with Othello’s jealousy, his tragic flaw, also to end in his own destruction and that of his wife, an equally admirable character. The situation of the betrayal of his trusted associate that indicated the plot to arouse pity and fear in the viewers the way Othello is tricked. The play ends in Catharsis, as a result of pity and fear to feel at seeing Othello tricked into murdering his wife. In contrast, Iago is discovered and
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