Category: Othello
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“Othello” by Shakespeare: Desdemona as a Strong Character
Women have always played central roles in literature as they impacted the development of the plot, motivated main characters, and affected their actions. However, because of the patriarchal system of values and the adherence to the stereotypic perspective on females’ duties and rights, their position in stories was mainly passive. The authors reflected the existing…
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Theme of Deceit in Shakespeare’s Othello
Deceit and lies can be one of the most distracting factors in human life despite one’s accomplishments. As Benjamin Franklin said, “Tricks and treachery are the practice of fools, that don’t have brains enough, to be honest,” the play Othello by Shakespeare accurately depicts his words. Othello is a storyline behind a respectable general and…
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“Othello” by William Shakespeare
Table of Contents Introduction Lago’s Motivation Jealousy Revenge and anger Conclusion Works Cited Introduction William Shakespeare is a well known writer who has written various interesting play books. In Particular, he wrote a remarkable play called Othello. In the play, Shakespeare portrays a very jealous character. Lago is the jealous character who got disappointed with…
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Othello as Aristotelian Tragic Hero
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The problem of the genre of tragedy in the work of Shakespeare as a whole still remains open. It is multifaceted and includes both questions from the field of the history of genres and the question of the philosophical content of Shakespeare’s plays in connection…
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Strength in One’s Convictions in Shakespeare’s “Othello”
Table of Contents Introduction Objectification of Women Prejudiced Pride Warped Masculinity Conclusion Introduction Strong convictions pave the way for great actions. In his play Othello, Shakespeare explores the extent to which characters display strength of conviction when confronted with societal expectations from them by developing ideas around constructs such as objectification of women, prejudiced pride,…
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Shakespeare’s “Othello”: Iago’s Honesty
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction In Shakespeare’s play Othello, the character Iago is the most well-known and multifaceted. To the characters in the play, he is a trustworthy and honest person who everyone in the community is willing to confide in. The audience on the other hand can note that…
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Critical Analysis of “Othello”
Individuals tend to perceive the meanings of the words ‘dignity’ and ‘confidence’ differently, depending on their nature and nurture. For some people, honour, and certainty can be obtained and restored via power and money. Others believe praise and assurance come from hard work, honesty, and a pure soul. William Shakespeare also decided to raise the…
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Othello’s Image in Shakespeare’s Tragedy
Table of Contents Introduction Othello as Viewed by Enemies Othello as Viewed by Himself Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice is an outstanding tragedy by William Shakespeare. It focuses on highly essential issues of tragic flaws, crucial miscommunication, revenge, deep hatred, and love. One of the most significant themes…
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William Shakespeare’s Othello as a Tragic Hero
Table of Contents Introduction Aristotelian Understanding of the Tragic Hero Criteria for a Tragic Hero Othello as a Tragic Hero Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Aristotelian tragedy and Shakespearean tragedy are the two most important forms of tragedy in the study of the evolution of this genre. Although Shakespearean conceptions of tragedy influenced Aristotelian views, some…
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Iago in Shakespeare’s Othello Play
Iago is the traitor and perhaps the most significant character in the play “Othello” by William Shakespeare. He is a man with a sinister plan of deception and death and loses focus of what he was formerly: a genuinely good husband and strong soldier. Necessity compels him to act and eliminate Othello; he must, therefore,…