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Though the intentions of the two characters differ in regards to what drives them to create their plans, Sofronia, from Niccolo ̀ Machiavelli’s Clizia, and Iago, from William Shakespeare’s Othello, both use similar tactics to work to achieve their plans. While both Sofronia and Iago use lies and deception to feign loyalty to those being plotted against to prevent them from gaining knowledge of their plans, Sofronia successfully does so to save her family’s good name and prevent her husband from…

Peter then immediately changes the focus of his speech from the disciples and starts to proclaim Jesus. He attempts to make his listeners understand what in the past they may have not; he reminds them of how through his signs and wonders Jesus was attested to by God. Then he went on to confront them on the fact that they had been blind to this and put him to death by crucifying him, but that death could not keep him down because God raised him from the dead (v22-24). The apostle then again…

When we think of an angel, we think of purity, virtue, and integrity. On the contrary, we think of a devil as being wicked, immoral, and sinful. This is why it is common to see a devil on one shoulder, and an angel on the other referenced when dealing with a problem. The real purpose of this devil and angel symbol is actually used to demonstrate a moral dilemma, caused by a dispute between your super ego- the angel, and your id- the devil. The “ego” is used to decipher what is within your…

Jealousy is the ultimate effect of getting swallowed by love. It’s so dangerous that not only does it motivate a villain to ruin the lives of other people, but it also haunts the hero and motivates them to destroy their relationship with others . Othello by Williams Shakespeare is a play about a hero who gets fooled by jealousy and manipulation that it leads him to destroy his relationship with his wife and his most trusted friend. Othello, a moor, is generally a calm person who has a role of a…

The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice is a Shakespearean play first performed in 1604, during the Elizabethan era. Mabillard says that the story of Othello is known for its variety of themes such as hate, revenge, racism, love and repentance with betrayal and jealousy being the main themes of the plot. The Elizabethan era was a time when slavery was common and a time of religious tensions. The play is set in Venice, the city that was leading the conflict between Christianity and the…

Dynasty rises 1628 BCE Volcanic eruption on the island of Thera destroyed almost everything 1600 BCE Mycenaean society rises Mycenaeans began trade with Minoans and learned about writing and large scale construction Cretans established colonies on Cyprus and islands in the Aegean Sea to mine copper 1500 BCE Aryans migrate into India and establish subcontinents throughout the areas Gandhara Civilization rises Start of Vedic…

The Destruction of Manipulation, Sexual Love, and Jealousy: In William Shakespeare’s Othello Kyle Phillips P: 4 Honors English 2 9, March 2014 In William Shakespeare’s play Othello, Iago’s inhumane scheme and Othello’s inner conflict consequently destroy Othello when paired together. Othello, a Christian Moor and general of the armies of Venice, is deceived by not only Iago, the villain of the play, but himself. Othello’s free and open nature…

There is more to reveal behind this painting. In other words, this painting portrays the arrival of a beauty and love. Why is that so? Firstly, the title of this painting – The Birth of Venus. While the Romans knew Venus as an ancient Roman goddess, the Greeks recognize the goddess as Aphrodite. The representation of mythological subjects was the trend back in Renaissance. Despite the different names, the main character of this painting symbolizes fertility, love and beauty. Botticelli followed…

Love, it is what drives us as humans. Full of passion and full of randomness, almost like a Pandora’s Box. Never knowing what could happen or what is happening. In Shakespearean plays, Love is generalized as being a tragic ending to two lovers especially in his tragedy plays, but Love can also conquer all and all who oppose such, like in his comedic play. The three generalizations we can make from Love is that, Love conquers all, Love can cause tragedy of victims to its ruthlessness, and that…

country. In 1974, democratic elections and a vote created a parliamentary republic and eradicated the monarchy. In August 1974 Greek forces withdrew from the unified military structure of NATO in protest against the Turkish occupation of northern Cyprus, and then Greece rejoined NATO in 1980. In 1981, Greece joined the EU and became the 12th member of the Eurozone in 2001. It successfully hosted the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.…