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This paper discusses Othello as a tragic hero in view of the Poetics as presented by Aristotle.

Tags:othello, tragic, hero

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An examination of how Iago's character changes and develops through different sections of the play. The writer claims that Iago is the main driving force in this play, pushing Othello and everyone else towards their tragic end.

From the Paper
"Perhaps the most interesting and exotic character in the tragic play "Othello," by William Shakespeare, is "Honest" Iago. "Iago in external appearance or in his characteristic traits, he is the man who deceived and betrayed Desdemona, Cassio, and Othello" (White 203). Through some carefully thought-out words and actions, Iago is able to manipulate others to do things in a way that benefits him and moves him closer toward his goals. "

Tags:shakespeare, play, drama, iago, othello

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This essay compares the characters of Iago, from "Othello", with Krogstad in "A Doll's House". These two men play significant roles in destroying a marriage; however, the results of their involvement are different. Iago ruins Othello and instigates the murder of Othello's wife. Krogstad inadvertently liberates Nora from her marriage so that she is free to leave her unhappy life. While both Iago and Krogstad are secondary characters, they play primary roles in effecting a dramatic change in the outcome of the plays.

Tags:othello, doll's, house

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This paper examines the life of William Shakespeare and compares and contrasts it to one of his most famous plays, "Hamlet". Shakespeare's childhood, education and early attempts at writing are all discussed and finally his adulthood - including relationships and emotional hardships. These experiences are compared to those of Hamlet.

From the Paper
"William Shakespeare is considered to be the greatest playwright of all time. He was an English dramatist and poet who lived during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. As with all writers, Shakespeare's life has probably affected many of his plays, but one which stands out most strikingly in this manner is "Hamlet." "

Tags:dramatist, english, literature, plays, poet, theatre, william

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This paper analyzes the role of Iago in Shakespeare's "Othello". The author examines the character's behavior throughout the play and looks at the way his character influences events in the play.

From the Paper
"In act 3, scene 3 of Shakespeare's Othello, Iago has begun his attack on fortress Othello by planting the seeds of jealousy in his head, and by acting as nothing more than the caring friend who seems to be genuinely worried about Othello. He works up Othello to the point where Othello is interested in his thoughts, and then when asked as to what he is holding from him, Iago says "Utter my thoughts" Why, say they are vile and false? (3.3.159-60). By this he seems to Othello as a friend who is holding back information from him, someone who is worried about Othello's well being."

Tags:iago, othello, shakespeare, evil, revenge, twist, tragedy

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This essay compares and contrasts the behaviors and actions of Hamlet and Othello. In particular, the two characters' handling of love, grief and revenge are examined.

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"Chance, coincidence, and circumstance influence the actions one takes when dealing with highly emotional situations. Everyone has their own way of dealing with these emotional situations, but the actions one chooses to carry out portray an image of the character they have become. In William Shakespeare's Hamlet, and Othello, Hamlet and Othello, respectively, are similar in ways of handling their emotional states, but are very unalike in some aspects also. Hamlet and Othello's handling of love, grief, and revenge can be compared and contrasted in their respective plays. The love of their women, the grief of their losses, and the revenge that consumed them, have different, yet similar approaches by Hamlet and Othello."

Tags:comparative, essay, comparison, contrast, desdemona, evil, iago, jealousy, moor, murder, ophelia, othello, revenge, shakespeare, venice

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Explores the accessibility of William Shakespeare's play Othello through its incisive exploration of human instincts, and rich character base. In particular focusing on the character of Othello as a social "outsider", and the character of "absolute egoism" - Iago.

From the Paper
"William Shakespeare is often acknowledged for his rich development of character and his insights into social and moral concerns as well as human nature. In early seventeenth century his ability to analyze human nature and bring it to a theatrical setting was at its height and it was at this time that he produced Othello among other great tragedies. Othello is notable for its portrayal of characters, especially lago and Othello and the incisive observations it makes of human instincts. It is the strong character base and its timeless observations of human nature that make Othello accessible to an audience in any time or place."

Tags:alienation, character, evil, good, honest, iago, othello, outsider, play, race, racial, william

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This paper discusses how Shakespeare's "Othello" is primarily orientated with a psychoanalytical viewpoint and one of evil in humanity and the notion of humanistic elements of society from which all responders can relate. It examines how, through these interpretations, the tragedy of Othello is defined through his inexperience in love and his emotional instability whilst the presence of evil in society culminates his downfall.

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"The key to Othello's emotional instability is sourced from his extreme love of Desdemona and his inability to understand and comprehend it. Derived from contrast between expectations of Othello and his personality, Shakespeare delves into the notion of sociology and the vast variations between the appearance and reality of his characters and humans in generals. From the outset of the play, Othello is established as an outsider as shown through Brabantio's reaction to the information that a moor has seduced his daughter and the mentality of Iago and Roderigo that this fact would be such a disposition to the honour of Brabantio's family. From this however, Othello's prestige is revealed whilst in the council of the Duke and his confidence revealed whilst addressing his unknowing father-in-law. Jonathan Bates argues that as the play develops and Othello's integrity collapses, the role of Iago's evil wit prevails and Othello becomes impregnated with Iago's obsessions."

Tags:Desdemona, tragedy, iago

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This paper attempts to establish the character Othello in Shakespeare's Othello as a classic tragic hero as defined by Aristotle. The paper gives the various theories of Aristotle as found in his 'Poetics' related to tragedy and tragic hero.

Tags:othello, tragic, hero

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Explores the characteristics of Desdemona, Bianca and Emilia and their status, roles and power within the largely male dominated society. The paper suggests that the male dominated society leads to, ultimately, all three women falling victims.

From the Paper
"Othello by William Shakespeare is a play set in Venice at the height of it's powers. There are three significant female characters in the play, Desdemona, Bianca, and Emilia, who are representative of the female gender. Their characters within the play are presented as being victims of their gender, and victims of the male dominated society of the time. They are seen as victims in their treatment, their status and roles and their power within society, and in the ultimate death of two of the three female characters in the play."

Tags:cassio, dominant, females, gender, males, men, patriarchy, play, power, race, victims, women