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There are several characters that I consider to play a part in Othello’s downfall, one of which is Desdemona. If Othello’s fatal flat was jealousy, then it could be said that Desdemona’s was generosity. When Othello dismisses Cassio as his lieutenant, Desdemona, sensing the injustice assures Cassio she will do all that she can to…

Far more advanced for his time period, Shakespeare’s talent went unrecognized in the category of not just literature, but psychology as well. During the Elizabethan time period, it was unaware that a human could have psychological defects, let alone have characters who express these faults in a play. Shakespeare’s Othello was produced with two of…

Question: In Othello, it is the representation of intense human relationships that captivates audiences. Evaluate the significance of at least one intense relationship in the play. Othello is a Shakespearean tragedy written by William Shakespeare in the early seventeenth century. The play aims to contrast, through setting, staging, and language, the social order imposed by…

This passage occurs after Othello has tragically ended Desdemona’s life and uncovered Iago’s malevolent scheme. This moment takes place near the conclusion of the play, where Othello contemplates taking his own life. Gratiano, recently entering the chamber, engages in conversation with Othello. In the beginning, Othello asserts that he possesses the ultimate weapon (‘A better…

Venice was a famous, rich, mysterious place in Shakespeare’s time and it would have fascinated Jacobean contemporaries. Venice’s social structure and strict customs against intermarriage offers plenty of opportunities for dramatic conflict and character contrast. It makes Othello an outsider, someone different in nearly all respects from the Senators of Venice providing more dramatic contrast….

Othello, Shakespeare In Shakespeare’s play Othello, Iago uses racial distinction to persuade Othello into believing there is an affair between Desdemona and Cassio. Iago feeds upon Othello’s insecurities to raise his fury. Othello’s self-doubting eventually leads to downfall; his doubt within himself causes him to distrust Desdemona and her love for him. Othello uses his…

Othello, a tragic play penned by William Shakespeare, showcases the decline of a noble individual due to the clever trickery and manipulation of an immoral character. The drama vividly portrays Othello’s unraveling and the ensuing tragic outcomes stemming from his moral deterioration. The play Othello by Shakespeare explores the themes of trust and betrayal through…

Within the field of composition and literary studies, classification and definition of tragedy are subject to ongoing debates. One particular perspective stems from Aristotelian theory, which directly connects these concepts to the definition of the tragic hero. Aristotle’s understanding of tragedy and its various aspects is highly respected and widely acknowledged, both in the past…

In the opening scene, the play’s villain, Iago, openly declares his type of character, his intentions and his motivations. All of which then continue to underline each of his actions, as the plot continues to unfold. Through his careful twisting of the facts and opportunities that are presented to him, Imago is able to direct,…

‘Exceeding Honesty’ Investigating the Heroic trait in the Character of Iago in Shakespeare’s Othello Talking about Iago in his introduction to the play ‘Othello’, A.L. Rowse is of the opinion: He (Iago) and Othello stand out as two protagonists in the simple and haunting tragedy, Desdemona their sacrificial victim. (Rowse 271) In the four and…