Michael Cassio

of the more odd theories of Iagos motivations is that he is actually in love with Othello. Although it seems ridiculous there is some hints to it being true. For instance when the scene between Othello and Iago comes to the conclusion of killing Cassio Iago pleads to him that he would do anything for Othello. He says “I am your own forever.” (3.4. 546) Also he is on one knee below Othello telling him that he has complete command. He says, Witness that here Iago doth give up the execution of…

Gatsby’s downfall was long and miserable. Gatsby died and was blamed for all of the problems that occurred over the whole time span. Gatsby’s death was long and miserable because he was blamed for so many things that he didn't do and had to take the blame for a lot of things that many other people helped him do. The reason I believe this is because Tom and Daisy left and as soon as he died and all of Gatsby's buddies said that he was the sole man in all of the illegal things that they did.…

In the epic The Odyessy by Homer, the most dangerous threats to Odysseus are temptation, disloyalty, and his hubiris attitude. Throughout the story, Odysseus, as well as his men, are faced with temptation and must overcome desire. Odysseus wants to try to overcome his temptatiuon so he has his shipmates tie him to the ship and allow him to hear the songs of the sirens. Consequently, he almost goes mad with desire to go to the sirens; eventhough he knows it is a deadly decision. Although Odysseus…

William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream explores one of the most fickle and complex conditions of man: love. Love takes many forms; therefore, it is not easily illustrated. In order to display the multifaceted nature of love, Shakespeare includes different examples throughout his play. Jealousy, as exhibited by Oberon, overshadows his love for Titania, driving him to play a cruel trick on her. In addition, the unhealthy adoration seen in Helena’s pursuit of Demetrius, deprives her of her…

In Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, differences between appearance and reality create dramatic irony. Shakespeare uses this irony to amuse the audience and explain the negative consequences of deception. As readers, we can first see the humour and the consequences that come with deception near the beginning of the book, when Viola disguises herself as Cesario, a man. As a result of this, Olivia falls in love with Cesario, but only the readers know that she is a woman. Awkward and at…

the handkerchief. After giving it back to Desdemona, who drops it, it is picked up by Emilia. But, a few lines later when Iago, having gotten the handkerchief from his wife, is telling Othello that the very same handkerchief, “…did [he] to-day / See Cassio wipe his beard with” (III. III. 438-439), Othello is immediately pulled into this fabricated betrayal, seemingly forgetting that he had just used the handkerchief not long ago. But he forgets, completely, becoming too wrapped up in Iago’s lies…

Revenge is always correlated with violence and misdeeds. What is it, though, that drives man to these acts of extreme, that society would deem unethical? Actions that are considered to be emotional which are negatively related to a person that has had a quarrel with someone else who has given the person misfortune on life, and have ill intent to harm another is constantly associated with the acts of revenge. Revenge typically is, stated by Leon F. Seltzer, ”... mostly about ‘acting…

Conductors, to instrumental players are individuals who bond the orchestra together by his or her power of keeping the orchestra harmonized under the rhythms, sound capacity, and speed that is proposed to them. Once the orchestra has benefited from the conductor’s authority, the ability of players is advanced in preparation for the productions of remarkable melodies on performance night. On stage, however, conductors are merely live statues to the audience. Rather than awarding the conductor…

“The Tragedy of Julius Caesar” by William Shakespeare was riveting retelling of Julius Caesar’s death and the aftermath. Shakespeare was able to convey the flaws within people. He expressed how people vulnerable to their emotions, causing them to make irrational decisions. For example, Cinna the Poet’s death was surprising and sudden, and it demonstrated what happens to people when they are consumed by fear. Cinna’s death was also somewhat comedic and shifted the story’s dark tone to a slightly…

The Count of Monte Cristo is the story of hope, dreams, ambition, and most of all, vengeance. One may say that Edmond Dantes is fueled by hope and ambition throughout the movie, however, upon inspection, it is apparent that vengeance is what drives Dantes. While locked up in a cell for thirteen years, where could Edmond derive this “hope” from other than from God? Surely, he is not foolish enough to think that this “hope” will save him even after he was whipped while praying for help. The one…