Outside Reading Project: Othello 6. In the tale Othello, I can compare the main character, Othello, to character of tale Beowulf. Othello is a powerful figure in his town and is respected by all those around him. Although he is old and easy to manipulate, he is a respected warrior who lived much of his life as a solider. His experiences as a soldier gain him respect and honor among the people of his town and also gain the admiration of many women. “I saw Othello’s visage in his mind, And to his
Irony in Othello: The Truth and Reality The term irony is used when there is an intention opposite to what is stated. Irony is very widely used in Shakespeare because his tragedies heighten the dramatic plot of his plays. Irony can foreshadow future events and develop plot twists. In the play, Othello, Irony is frequently used to add tension and amusement to keep the audience interested. It also aids in foreshadowing Othello’s tragic ending. Othello displays Irony in three different methods using
his subtle acts of manipulation. Iago’s soliloquy in Act 1, Scene 3 reveals to the audience that deception will be a key theme in Othello. As a result of Iago’s soliloquies, for a significant portion of the play, to the audience only, is Iago’s true nature of deception, manipulation and scheming revealed. These of which, debatably, are said to be driven by betrayal and envy. Based on the understanding of dramatic irony, the words of the characters directed towards the audience take on a different
Most people might agree that Othello, a play by William Shakespeare can be compared and contrasted to any other play then Shakespear's own. Los Vendidos, by Luis Valdez is definitely on the other end of the Shakespeare spectrum but these plays share more in common than you might think. The differences in these plays may be obvious to anyone who has read these fine forms of art. Lets us discuss what these plays may have in common, lets also take a moment to explore their differences. I realized
are not able to develop a sense of morality and are very dangerous. They are violent and cruel, and show no remorse for their actions. In the same way, Iago displays sociopathic behaviours in one of William Shakespeare’s most remarkable tragedies: Othello. This is proven by Iago’s
It’s painfully obvious to anyone who reads Othello, the Moor of Venice that Othello, Iago, and Desdemona are the central characters of the play. Their actions have the most impact on the plot. Less obvious is the impact characters such as Roderigo have to the chain of events depicted, and their value is worth exploring. Roderigo is important simply because he is Iago’s pawn, and he is uniquely suited to this position because of his wealth, gullibility, and attraction to Desdemona. Roderigo’s ineptitude
race (Vest, 2002). Othello stands out as an example of a hero since he has worked very hard to raise himself from the pits of slavery as a black man in Venice to become the General of the Venetian ships. This history is revealed when he announces, “I fetch my life and being / From men of royal siege [rank]; and my demerits [deserts] / May speak unbonneted to as proud a fortune / As this that I have reached [are equal to]” (21-23). In keeping with the concept of a hero, though, Othello doesn’t do a lot
William Shakespeare’s Othello can be interpreted through many critical lenses, including gender theories, feminist theories, and class structure theories; however, the most prevalent ideas included in Othello allude to race and race theory principles. Through the syntax and imagery Shakespeare utilizes, the motifs of light and dark are painted to emphasize not only the difference between races, but also to emphasize the goodness of white and the badness of black, and to create tension and conflict
How is Iago an intriguing character? Across the history of literature, we as readers have encountered many villains whom intrigue us. Iago from the play “Othello” is a prime example. Known as one of Shakespeare’s most sinister and manipulative villains, Iago commits countless betrayals without arousing suspicion. Throughout the play, we see Iago constantly scheming to exploit lives- particularly Othello’s. And yet, despite his malevolence, Iago reveals a complexity right through the play that we
quote is put best by writer Phillip C. Kolin in his collection, Othello: New Critical Essays: drama “disturbs the reader’s peace of mind, frustrating their desire for closure.” (2) If the reader does not feel some type of emotional attachment, negative or positive, they will not become as involved in the work as they would if the work had a strong impact on their emotions. The Birthday Party, a 1959 play by Harold Pinter, has many examples of plot development