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As most have come to define, Iago is the most infamous villain of all time, I find that he is much more of a complex character then at first glance. Sure he is evil, but is he a simple villain? I think not. He is thoroughly amused by his devilish plots and is not afraid to declare how good he is at it to the audience. Iago is different then many villains because his motives are not very clear. There are many theories over why Iago does the things he does, and my belief is that Shakespeare…

In Othello, by William Shakespeare, a common theme is jealousy which drives Othello to do reprehensible things like kill his love desdemona. Iago tries to convince Othello that being jealous is not the key, that it will destroy the man that he is. Iago says “O, beware, my lord, of jealousy! It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock. The meat it feeds on (195-197). This also relates to real life in society how if one person gets jealous over another it could destroy a person’s character and…

Oh how greatly do I despise the moor! I hate him, hate him, hate him! Now I am going to make the thick-lips regret the shame he has brought to me. With my web of jealousy I shall ensnare them all. I must hide my bitter resentment in order to obtain my sweet, sweet revenge. In following him, I follow but myself, I am not what I am. But you are Cassio- Cassio… A mere book-keeper… How could anyone ever choose this mathematician with NO practical experience in battle whatsoever over honest,…

A key connection through the works of Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus and Othello is that both of the plays have Machiavellian characters. In Titus Andronicus there is Aaron, the most fascinating character in the play. Aaron is also the diabolical mastermind behind the plot to destroy the Andronicus family. Iago, the antagonist from Othello had very similar motives to Aaron, he craved to destroy Othello. In both of these plays it gives the impression as if Aaron and Iago have the same…

Huck’s Adventure to Maturation Awarded author Tracy McMillan states about maturity, “Caring - about people, about things, about life - is an act of maturity.” Caring about people is exactly what is shown in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, through the character of Huck. Huck Finn starts as an immature boy in the beginning of the novel. By the end of his adventure he comes of age in his maturity by making the right decisions about real life things, such as when the family feud…

Between the movie 10 Things I Hate About You and the play Taming of the Shrew. Petruchio and Patrick are motivated for different things. Petruchio in the book is a self centered jerk who wants to hook up and make money. In the movie Patrick is a guy that everyone is scared of but he’s still a caring person. I believe that Petruchio in both is someone that has a carefree attitude and developed feelings that he thought wouldn't be possible by the end of the story. The movie 10 things I hate about…

The Tempest and the Power Needed to Rule The main motif of the play The Tempest, written by William Shakespeare (ca. 1611), is the power that a ruler can exert over his fellows and followers. In the play, this ruler is given form in the main character Prospero, the Duke of Milan, who was overthrown by his brother Antonio and the rival Duke of Naples Alonso, and exiled to a deserted island somewhere in the Mediterranean Sea. Over the course of the play, Prospero uses power in a variety of ways…

Each and every one of us has a conflict inside ourselves, the conflict between good and evil. It can consume us until a side is chosen to prevail, leaving the other in the dust. This is much like how it is in the world and in the play Macbeth. In Macbeth, there is a fight between characters to see which will prevail, good or evil. In Macbeth, William Shakespeare uses iambic pentameters and motifs to convey the message that good will always prevail over the likes of evil. One way it is shown that…

There is a name that is known for mischief all for the good of the people. He is like a shadow in the background lurking in the day and night. Not many know what he looks like, only his helpers and the people that he help. I like the description.His name is the Scarlet Pimpernel, leaving a seal of a scarlet pimpernel wherever he has been. It gives a special emphasis on what he does. It tells us a classic story about old time superheros and how things were back then. I have grown to like this…

Iago’s multiple soliloquy reveals his devious nature and his ability to manipulate others. It also reveals his sad state and gives the audience a reason for his evil nature. This allows the audience to sympathize and even understand why he takes these actions. A Renaissance tragedy also shows the issue of circumstance causing the ultimate conflict in the work. They also reveal how much power Iago has over everyone around him due to his honest outward appearance. He shows his ability to…