Essays Tagged: "Othello"

Agony of a Sensitive Man

are the most studied works in the literary world. The classics like Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and Othello are loved so much for the characters that they present. Shakespeare makes his characters ver ... velopment is as widely studied as are his plays. Who can forget the love of Romeo, the jealously of Othello, the treachery of Brutus, and the torment of Hamlet. In Shakespeare's masterpiece Hamlet, Ha ...

(4 pages) 74 0 4.7 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Cassio, Roderigo, Barbantio and their functions

From Shakespeare's play Othello, this paper will be discussing the rolesof Cassio, Roderigo and Brabantio, and their functio ... an honourable lieutenant and a soldier, who isvery loyal and caring towards his commanding officer, Othello, as shownin one of many places, act two scene one line 45-48 when he is concernedabout Othel ... on a dangerous seaIn the beginning of the play Cassio is appointed to the position oflieutenant by Othello, so Cassio at first has his highest respect, untillater in the play where Othello believes h ...

(3 pages) 55 0 4.4 Nov/1995

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Othello

it was a good paper use more information on his wife and her feeling toward him throughout the playOthello's character during the play is first shown as a hero of war and a man of great pride and cou ... tinues, his character begins to deteriorate and become less noble. Chronologically through the play Othello's character changes from a flawless military leader, to become a murderer. Also as the play ...

(4 pages) 167 0 4.0 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

What is Iago? -- as distinct from what he pretends to be -- and what are his motives?

t is Iago? -- as distinct from what he pretends to be -- and what are his motives?In Shakespeare's, Othello, the reader is presented the classic battle between the deceitful forces of evil and the inn ... vil and the innocence of good. It are these forces of evil that ultimately lead to the breakdown of Othello, a noble venetian moor, well-known by the people of Venice as a honourable soldier and a wor ...

(6 pages) 149 0 3.1 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Othello

William Shakespeare have written many plays. His most tragic play is Othello.Othello is also the name of the main character in the play, he is quite hard to understand.I ... in character in the play, he is quite hard to understand.In order to have a better understanding of Othello's character, examining his changesthroughout the play, flaws and why he is considered a trag ... ws and why he is considered a tragic hero will give the reader aninsight of his overall personality.Othello changes many times throughout the course of the play. At the beginning ofthe play Othello tr ...

(2 pages) 87 1 2.8 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Othello

This essay is about William Shakespeare's Othello. It focuses on Iago's words to Othello, "O, beware, my lord, of Jealousy. It is the green-ey ... is the green-eyed monster." in act 3, scene 3 and just how important this warning was not only for Othello, but also for Roderigo and for Iago.Before considering the importance of Iago's words, it is ... een for some time. He is willing to do anything to win her love. He is jealous that Desdemona loves Othello and not him. In accordance with the definition of jealousy, Roderigo desires the possessions ...

(4 pages) 93 0 3.3 Jan/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Othello

ge appetite for revenge. In his perspective, he believes that it is he who should be in charge, not Othello the moor. This creates an anger in Iago, who entraps Othello in a web of deceit. He does thi ... eit. He does this through a series of suggestions and hesitations that entice and implant images in Othello's head that lead to his demise. But what is more important is that he gives Othello the moti ...

(2 pages) 72 0 4.2 Mar/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Othello Act 5 Analysis

Othello Act 5 AnalysisIago's intelligence causes the self destruction of Othello. Heappears to be th ... ce causes the self destruction of Othello. Heappears to be the most intelligent person in the play, Othello, by the wayhe acts and handles some situations. Iago is set to plan revenge onOthello for no ... uations. Iago is set to plan revenge onOthello for not making him lieutenant. He gains the trust of Othello bytelling lies to him, and these lies cause the destruction of Othello.Othello should have i ...

(1 pages) 91 0 4.0 Dec/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Othello. Reality vs Illusion

. IntroductionA. Introduce topic1. Reality and illusion2. Confusion between the twoII. First BodyA. Othello1.Othello is a great example2. Iago gains revenge through thisIII. Second BodyA. Othello1. Ou ... ere is a person making another believe in the illusion through his/her actions and speech.The play "Othello" has the greatest example of this and is easily understood through this example. Iago is a v ...

(2 pages) 83 0 4.0 Mar/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Othello

If one reads Shakespeare's Othello, they can come to the conclusion that it might be one of the his most tragic plays ever writ ... ever written by Shakespeare. Romeo and Juliet, is probably the most famous of his tragic plays, but Othello, has characteristics that, I think make it even more tragic then his other plays, and theref ... hink make it even more tragic then his other plays, and therefore for that reason, you can say that Othello is the most tragic hero.Othello is a noble man, one who has grace with the ladies but also p ...

(6 pages) 263 0 4.7 Feb/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Othello Movie Critique

This Castle Rock production of Othello came out in 1995 and was directed by Oliver Parker. The movie is about two hours long and st ... he movie is about two hours long and stars an excellent cast. The movie stars Laurence Fishburne as Othello, Irene Jacob as Desdemona. Also, Kenneth Branagh as Iago, who is known for his roles in othe ... as Desdemona. Also, Kenneth Branagh as Iago, who is known for his roles in other Shakespeare plays. Othello is about the Moor of Venice, who falls in love with a woman by the name of Desdemona and the ...

(8 pages) 205 2 4.3 May/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays

Comparing Oedipus and Othello

When comparing and contrasting the character's Oedipus and Othello by meansof the different theatrical practices, one must take in account that there have been ... ther would. In comparing and contrasting the dramatic representation of theprotagonists Oedipus and Othello, theatrical presentation, costume design, andcharacter will lead the reader, and viewer, to ... some element of scenery,the stage itself would be bare apart from a few scenic elements and props. Othello,like most of Shakespeare's plays, had what is called an abstract setting. That is asetting i ...

(4 pages) 188 1 4.1 Jan/1996

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

Film Review of Tim Blake Nelson's "O". This is a film review of the movie "O", an updated version of Shakespeare's "Othello", I had to do this for english class a few months ago

lassic films and adapted story portrayals, Tim Blake Nelson's "O," an updated spin of Shakespeare's Othello, would catch the eye of any classicliterature fan, and also appeals towards younger audience ...

(1 pages) 172 1 4.8 May/2002

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

Compare and Contrast Stanley from "A Street Car Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams , and Lago from "Othello"by Shakespeare

Lago and Stanley are villains in Othello and A Street CarNamed Desire. They both plan a tragic scheme to draw the mainCharacters, Oth ... go seem tp be much smarter than Stanley in comparsion.Iago and Stanley plan a tragic scheme to draw Othello and Blanche to their downfall because Othello promotes Cassio to lieutenancy, a position tha ... o promotes Cassio to lieutenancy, a position that he wants and it causes him to plan a tragic plan. Othello has suppossed affair to Emilia who is Lago's wife. Thus, Lago constructs a plan to revenge. ...

(2 pages) 108 1 4.7 Dec/1996

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

Blindness to reality is one of the characteristics of Shakespeare's tragic heroes. How is this blindness exemplified in Othello's case?

acter in a play that takes a downfall or is ruined during the play. The tragic hero in this play is Othello, who is undoubtedly ruined in the course of this drama. Othello is very characteristic of a ... is undoubtedly ruined in the course of this drama. Othello is very characteristic of a tragic hero. Othello is a man that shows much greatness throughout the play, as well as weaknesses. One of these ...

(4 pages) 125 0 3.5 May/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Comparative Response: Othello and King Oedipus. Compare the two characters from the two plays

King Oedipus and Othello are two characters in two different plays from the same names. 'King Oedipus' was written ar ... plays from the same names. 'King Oedipus' was written around c.425 and is a work of Greek tragedy. 'Othello' was written by Shakespeare in the early 1600's and also shares the common theme of being a ... 00's and also shares the common theme of being a tragedy with 'King Oedipus.' Both King Oedipus and Othello are the main characters in their plays and throughout the plays face challenges to overcome ...

(5 pages) 115 0 2.5 Nov/2002

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

'Othello' by William Shakespere. Explore the character and role of Iago in 'Othello', focusing particularly on his dramatic impact in Act 3 Scene 3.

, in england that's the highest you can get but i'm only 15 so it may not be that amazing.The play ?Othello?, written in the 17th century by William Shakespeare is a tragic play involving romance, lov ... ragic play involving romance, love, murder and deceit. Iago, one of the main characters, other than Othello, is very conniving and egotistical. He is very sly in his ways and he will do anything to be ...

(11 pages) 234 0 2.8 Jan/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Othello, the tragic hero

Along with Hamlet, King Lear, and Macbeth, Othello is one of four Shakespeare's greatest play that deals with tragedies. More than anything els ... Shakespeare's greatest play that deals with tragedies. More than anything else, what distinguishes Othello from its great tragedies appears in the role of its villain, Iago. Iago is a character who e ... ain plot, takes a key part in it, and gives the direction to others, especially, to the noble moor, Othello. In Shakespeare's classic drama, "Othello, the Moore of Venice," Othello is a classic exampl ...

(7 pages) 204 0 5.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Othello's tragic flaw is his own feelings of insuperiority. Iago manipulates Othello by use of this tragic flaw. Discuss, with close reference to the text

ut your downfall, especially when you consider yourself an outsider. In William Shakespeare's play, Othello, the main character is a black moor. Although some question remains about the exact race of ... remains about the exact race of Othello, there is no doubt that he considered himself an outsider. Othello sometimes goes out of his way to present himself thus, but it is left to the reader to decid ...

(8 pages) 263 0 4.6 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

An explanation about the soliloquies in Othello, the shakespearean play.

his place and to plume up my willIn double knavery--How, how? Let's see:--After some time, to abuse Othello's earThat he is too familiar with his wife.He hath a person and a smooth disposeTo be suspec ... located in Act1 Scene 3 lines 383 through to 405 on page 81. Of all the characters in Shakespeare's Othello, none is more complex and unknown to the audience than Iago. He is portrayed by every charac ...

(4 pages) 56 2 3.3 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare