Jealousy

Lies. They can do more damage than people think.... such as escalating into deaths of human beings. The play Othello is about a lying man named Iago. He manipulates many people into thinking he is an honest person. Iago’s mission is to try and take over Othello’s position, who has a higher power than him. Things start to go crazy when Iago lies so many times, that people end up dying and going insane. In the play Othello, Iago lies so much, he starts to enjoy the sight of people suffering from…

Irony, it’s a strange thing isn’t it? Think about it, the exact definition of irony is: a state of affairs or event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result. In The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, Liesel’s case, the irony of her obsession with stealing books, is that she didn’t even know how to read to begin with. It was mentioned in the beginning of the book that she didn’t know how to read, because it states “ when he made her point out any words she…

After their arrival in Cyprus, Iago Manipulates Cassio in a systematic manner using his drinking problem and then his effort to get back his position after being stripped of the Lieutenancy. When Othello goes to celebrate his honeymoon in his chamber, Iago encourages Cassio to drink to celebrate Othello’s health, and though Cassio at first refuses, he eventually gives in to Iago’s persistence. “If I can but fasten one cup upon him/ With that which he hath drunk tonight already, / He’ll be as…

Consumed by Darkness “You know, I want to burn your face off, so that no one else can see your beauty.” He said completely straight faced. It was one of those times that you knew he wasn’t joking and that scared me. The first time I ever noticed him, was the day he walked up to me when I was working at my high school’s pool as a Lifeguard. He had been in swimming that whole evening during my shift and I didn’t really think much of it. At some point, he had hopped out the pool and took a seat…

Alexis Slide 2: Who is Nemesis? Well, Nemesis is the greek god of retribution and indignation (meaning punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a criminal act and anger provoked by unfair treatment respectively) Sachin Slide 3: How can we apply the concept of Nemesis to the play Romeo and Juliet? Romeo and Juliet is known as a tragic love story of two lovers known as Romeo and Juliet. Since Nemesis is particularly involved involved in love matters in greek myths, the concept applies…

Carnal Retribution Chapter.1: Is that you Chicken-wuss?! "M-master?" "Hmm?" "May I have permission to speak freely?" "What?" "Well... I don't know if you're aware, but today's my last day. I'm going to be released and debt free." Said a beautiful Redhead with bright blue eyes and a slender build. He knelt on the floor rubbing their masters' foot passionately. "Oh..You're being released? I just thought it was my last day with you until the break period ended." Said a tall blond man…

In Romeo and Juliet, Romeo was a considerably large reason for all of the chaos to occur. Many would argue that the Friar caused most problems, or that Lord Capulet being indecisive led to the demise of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo was really the origin of all these issues to occur. Romeo only whined throughout the play. All of his thoughts were based from other people, and his only thought throughout the story was to kill himself, which he eventually did because he thought Juliet killed herself.…

William Shakespeare is an English poet and playwright is most notably known for his tragedies which deal with the internal combat between familial obligations and emotions, the need to seek vengeance, and overpowering ambition he composed. However, he also produced numerous lines of prose and multitude of dramatic works that dealt with the enigmatic and dangerous human experience that shrouds the feeling of love. Shakespeare’s writings scrutinize the multiplicity of relationships that can derive…

Iago says, “Though I am bound to every act of duty/ I am not bound to that all slaves are free to” ( III.iii.138-139).Iago purposely becomes suspicious so Othello can catch the bait, so he can start manipulating him.Iago uses different strategies against Othello to make him believe what he wants.Iago uses the rhetorical strategies of logos, hesitation, and ethos to manipulate Othello into thinking that Desdemona is unfaithful so he would kill Desdemona and Cassio. Iago uses logos to…

Love and lust. These two things travel closely together and even sometimes overlap. Confusing these two is a common misconception that happens with even the most popular of works. An example of one of these works is Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. It was originally published in 1597 and is arguably Shakespeare’s most known plays. Even in pop-culture today there are still new renditions of this play coming out including the big screen. It seems to be able to reach every age of…