Othello

of his mental state and the effect Iago’s manipulation has on Othello. Act 3 Scene 2 is a short scene that shows Othello’s authority as a general. It opens with an imperative delivered by Othello- “These letters give, Iago, to the pilot.” His tone is assertive and he behaves as you would expect a general to behave, which is presented through the use of short, simple sentences, and the respect he is shown by Iago and the gentlemen. Othello says “I will be walking on the works”, which reflects his…

based on their appearance. Yet in both Frankenstein and Othello characters place a large emphasis on someone's exterior. The theme of appearance versus reality is prevalent in both William Shakespeare's Othello and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Characters in both pieces of literature lack to further understand certain peoples' personalities. The over analysis of appearance done by individuals in both texts negatively impacts the lives of Othello and the creature from Frankenstein. Isolation, lack…

The theme of power is explored in various ways throughout ‘Othello’, Shakespeare uses his characters’ flaws to denote power, often through the art of manipulation. The value consensus of the Elizabethan era also highlights the difference in gender roles, and the social expectations that were forced upon them, largely defined by the divine order. The power and influence of social mobility also creates a strong platform for the theme of power to be embedded upon, as characters such as Desdemona…

The role of Emilia in Othello is not large, but her role is crucial. She has various loyalties to her friend, Desdemona, and her husband, Iago. Her strong connection to both of them leads to the final tragedy. Though she had no knowledge of Iago’s plan for revenge, she played the most critical part for his plan to succeed by supplying him with most tangible evidence. Emilia is a cynical woman who thinks all men are foolish and vicious. Iago does not treat her in any way that would make her feel…

The play Othello, written by William Shakespeare effectively explores the power of manipulation. The audience is taken on a revenge-filled journey, where Shakespeare encourages looking beyond appearance and reality to the underlying details. He further challenges the Elizabethan racial prejudice and gender inequality, through his revolutionary writing language. The manipulations power and resulting jealousy however, is what ultimately leads to “farewell the tranquil mind! [and] Farewell of…

Iago is the puppet master of Shakespeare Othello. He has full control of what happens in the play. That is why the title character should not be Othello, because he really isn’t an important role in the play. Yes the play is called Othello and the play is about him; but Iago is the real title character of the play. The reason he is should be the title character is that he helps the conflict stay alive between the other characters in the play. He also puts lies into the characters to control the…

yet still be able to twist it enough to their advantage. In the play Othello, we encounter a fellow named Iago who spins a web of lies that hurts everyone in the process. While able to manipulate multiple people at a time, Iago will end up taking what makes these three characters so noble into their downfall is inevitable. Husband turned against wife, friends turned against friends, all at the hands of one man. In the play Othello, Iago dissembles uses both the truth and lies to turn everyone’s…

“Racism” in Shakespeare 's Othello Most individuals often assume the words “blackness” and “racism” to be connected. The reason for this is because various imbeciles who are racist, sometimes believe that people of other races will not go to heaven. In addition, during the Elizabethan era, large amounts of people believed that black was the colour of witchcraft so it would make sense for an uneducated person of that time to be racist against black people. In Shakespeare’s Othello, however, the…

Especially with all the social media we have. The play Othello shows how badly any relationship can fall apart without communication. The whole disaster of this play started with Iago not communicating with his wife or boss. Iago suspects Emilia and Othello have slept together “I do suspect the lusty moor hath leaped in my seat”(II.i.317-318), but Iago never asks either one of them if it’s true or not. WIth that assumption he decides he wants to ruin Othello and everyone around him. He thought…

personalities. One way that Shakespeare presents Iago’s character in Othello is through Iago’s sacrifices throughout the play. Shakespeare communicates Iago’s pure craving of revenge through what Iago is willing to give up. Iago is willing to sacrifice all the honor that is and could ever be associated with his name for the simple idea of Othello’s downfall. As the play progresses, Iago continues to be possessed by a wild desire to ruin Othello, and as he continues to act upon this possession,…