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In the treacherous and winding tragedy, Shakespeare cleverly presents Iago as the key and evil scoundrel. Iago, a ruthless sociopath, holds a burning hatred towards all of life, particularly towards Othello. Ultimately, Iago is responsible for the deaths of Emilia, Desdemona, Roderigo, and Othello either directly or indirectly. It is evident that Iago despises most…

William Shakespeare’s The Twelfth Night is a comedy owing its title to the last night of the Christmas season.  Characters in this particular play include young, aristocratic Viola, nobleman Orsino, noblewoman Olivia, Viola’s lost twin brother Sebastian, Olivia’s servant Malvolio, Olivia’s uncle Sir Toby, the house fool Feste, Olivia’s maid Maria, Antonio, and Sir Toby’s…

The plot and story of Shakespeare’s Othello are taken nearly entirely from Giraldi Cinthio’s tale of The Moor of Venice, a novel that many consider to have been rescued from complete irrelevance solely by its connection to the highly acclaimed Shakespearean play. Proponents of simplicity and a focus on linear plotlines may argue that Cinthio’s…

William Shakespeare’s tragedy “Macbeth” is renowned for its compelling characters and powerful themes. Among them, Lady Macbeth stands as a complex and enigmatic figure whose ambition and manipulation drive the narrative forward. This article explores Lady Macbeth’s character, intentions, and the enormous influence she has on the play’s events via her key quotations. Lady Macbeth’s…

Othello is a Venetian tragedy based on love and jealousy, and eventually destroyed by murder and revenge. Originally from a collection of Italian tales by Giraldi Cinthio, published in Venice in 1556. Shakespeare took one of his stories, called ‘The Story of Disdomona of Venice and The Moorish Captain’, and used his extraordinary talent to…

Students will create and present and eulogy. Activities: Romeo and Juliet Eulogy Project In light of the recent tragedy, we have all been asked to attend a mass funeral for the deceased. Six characters have passed, and we most honor their memories. Not only have we been asked to attend the funeral, but we have…

Examine Shakespeare’s manipulation of disguise, deception and illusion in one or two plays from the module. To manipulate is a curious verb that itself presents two very defined meanings: ‘To handle, esp. with skill or dexterity; to turn, reposition, reshape, etc. , manually or by means of a tool or machine’, or ‘To manage, control,…

In MacBeth I will be looking at how a sense of evil is created. I will look at how the characters in the play portray this evil, but also the other aspect that portray evil, such as the language used and the evil deeds that are committed. From the beginning of the play it is…

The Webster’s Dictionary defines “fate” as an unstoppable and predetermined force that decides one’s future. In William Shakespeare’s play, The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, the story revolves around the destined meeting, love, and tragic deaths of these star-crossed lovers. This narrative prompts contemplation on whether or not the Prince’s final decree should be executed…

“Women are central to the comedy in Twelfth Night. ” Explore how Shakespeare uses the characters of Viola, Olivia and Maria to create comedy in the play. In the play ‘Twelfth Night’ all of the women are given power, either over each other, over men, or over their servants. The women in the play are…