Othello Jealousy Essay

His own actions of jealousy bring about some horrific evens that cannot be undone. Without having the facts Othello murders Desdemona “She’s like a liar gone to burning hell! ‘Twas I that killed her.” (Othello, 5.2.130-131) After realizing the fool that he is “O fool! fool! fool!” his guilt drives him to seek punishment from his peers “Whip me, ye devils, From the…

challenge the concept of a male dominated society, a patriarchy, until well after the seventeenth century, when Othello was written. In Othello, there are four main character, two of which are female. Both women, Desdemona and Emilia, are married and have lived in a patriarchal…

long enjoyed more prestige than any other English–language author” (Evans). One of Shakespeare’s most widely known Plays, Othello has been remade into movies, and some T.V shows have even taken to borrowing similar themes. There are many topics in Othello that relate to modern times, but the focus of this essay lies with a more sinister character. The character Iago from Othello is a conniving manipulator who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals, a modern…

rather than remaining submissive to her husband, shows defiance and contention. This in turn has allowed her the freedom to recognise and defend the innocent victims of Iago’s plots. For instance, upon Desdemona’s tragic death in Scene 5, after Othello has become consumed by his insecurities as a result of Iago’s manipulation, Emilia confronts Iago for his actions out of virtue for Desdemona; “Thou art rash as fire, To say that she was false. Oh, she was heavenly true!”, and '"Nay, lay thee…

In Shakespeare's Othello, Herman Melville's Moby Dick, and Robert Browning’s My Last Duchess the main characters are all consumed by an unhealthy obsession that leads to tragic results for those around them. Obsessions are all consuming, and takes all of one's focus. An example of this is Captain Ahab in Moby Dick. His flaw is that he has became consumed with the idea of the whale and let it guide his every action. He lived his life for the sole purpose of this animal. This is an allegory to…

Ever since the beginning of time, men have taken the roles of power in relationships, while the women are left to follow. This fact is evident in William Shakespeare 's Othello with the relationship between Desdemona and Othello. At times Desdemona was brave, but it was usually when she had her husband 's support. The few times she stood up to her husband, her fear caused her to give up and return to being her obedient self. This, along with her overall submissive behavior, proves that Desdemona…

For example, Othello is black, and faces many racial stereotypes. He is also an extremely jealous character. These two qualities combined are the reason for his and his wife’s death. This is because Iago, Othello’s ancient, convinces Othello that his wife, Desdemona, has cheated on him with Cassio, a white man. Othello’s jealousy and insecurity is revealed when he accuses Desdemona of being unfaithful, stating, “her name……

that she will eventually tire of Othello so he should be present at Cyprus to captivate her. It is obviously an empty promise but it ensured his cooperation in Cassio’s assassination attempt. His wife, Emilia, is his second pliant puppet. He deprives her of affection and she is the subject of his constant mockery. Despite that, she thirsts for his approval. In fact, she stole her mistress’s handkerchief hoping “to please his fantasy". Last but not least, Othello is the prominent figure on his…

Shakespeare’s Timelessness One of the questions most frequently posed, even these days, is: What makes an author, a creator timeless? As much as skill and dedication play an important role in gaining recognition, these are not the only characteristics necessary to determine whether that certain writer has carved his/her name in the rough stone of immortality, whether he will remembered after centuries. For instance, during Shakespeare’s time, there were other playwrights too, extremely talented…

The Power of Death After reading Shakespeare’s play Othello, one can easily conclude that it is primarily about jealousy and revenge. While that may be true, there are other aspects of the play that are not as transparent such as the underlying struggles of power and class. Power and class have a fundamental role throughout the play because it motivates character behavior. A character’s behavior in any type of written work is dependent upon what they seek to gain and can be motivated by many…