Othello/Racism
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A 4 page essay that explores the theme of racism in Shakespeare's Othello. The writer argues that Shakespeare not only indicates that racism plays a role in Iago's motivation to wreak revenge on Othello and destroy his life, but is also suggested even in Othello's relationship with Desdemona. No additional sources cited.
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Othello/Racism in the Renaissance
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An 8 page research paper that explores how Othello reflects Elizabethan attitudes toward race. The writer argues that an examination of Renaissance English attitudes toward race demonstrates that Shakespeare's contemporaries held distinctly racist attitudes and preconceived prejudices, and that Shakespeare considered this aspect of his audience in writing Othello. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Othello/Racism, then and now
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A 6 page research paper/essay that examines racist attitudes in Shakespeare's Othello and compares these to how racism is represented in Andrew Davies' modern adaptation of Shakespeare's famous play. The writer's examination of both plays shows that Davies' retelling of Shakespeare's famous tragedy within the context of contemporary London reveals that the nature of racism has not changed substantially in the ensuing centuries between Shakespeare's era and ours. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Othello/Role of Jealousy
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A 3 page essay that addresses the topic of the role that jealousy plays in Shakespeare's Othello. While the writer acknowledges that jealousy is the primary motivation that compels Othello to murder his wife, the writer argues that jealousy is compounded by his marginalized position in Elizabethan society, both as a military man and by his race. Iago's manipulation of the Moor is so successful because he is able to play off Othello's feelings of inadequacy and use Othello's qualities of decisiveness and integrity against him. No additional sources cited.
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Othello/The Handkerchief
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A 4 page essay that discusses the significance of the handkerchief in Shakespeare's Othello. In the history of the theater, the argument can easily be made that there has never been a prop as instrumental to the substance of a play as Desdemona's handkerchief is to the action of Shakespeare's Othello. This prop becomes symbolic to Othello of Desdemona's supposed infidelity, which is precisely what Iago intends. Iago's manipulation of the handkerchief provides Othello's military mind with his supposed "proof" of Desdemona's betrayal and precipitates Othello's tragic subsequent actions. Examination of the play demonstrates the pivotal importance of this prop and how the action and the thematic substance hinge on this one image. No other sources cited.
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Othello: Iago's Shame
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A 5 page paper discussing Iago's ability to deceive as presented in Act III Scene 3. Iago exhibits the behavior of the "frog years" of middle school, where normal children begin to learn the real lessons of life and the value of honesty in relationships. If they learn well enough, those entering middle school as frogs emerge as higher forms. Iago never continued that progression of maturation, if indeed he ever began it. As an adult, he has a much wider repertoire of methods of infecting others with his malicious, murderous ability to hate. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Othello: Shakespeare, Welles and Parker
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A 5 page paper discussing Orson Welles' and Oliver Parker's film adaptations of Shakespeare's play. The first genius here is that of William Shakespeare, in his compelling and gripping tragedy featuring a story of racism that is as applicable today as it was 400 years ago. The second is that of Orson Welles, in his dramatic use of visual supports underscoring the powerful story. Then there's Oliver Parker. One reviewer muses that it is a Shakespearean tragedy, after all, so of course everyone is supposed to die. "By the time the end finally rolls around, I was hoping they'd all die, and soon." Both filmmakers retain the basic message of racism, but Welles manages to achieve the other aspects of the play as well. Parker does not. Bibliography lists 1 sources.
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Othello: Act I, Scene III
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Othello, The Moor Of Venice is perhaps the best of Shakespeare's tragedies. This 6 page paper argues that act I, scene III is the pivotal scene wherein the characters are explored as well as the roles they will play in the culmination of tragedy. No additional sources are listed.
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Othello: Compelling Drama
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4 pages in length. Impressive individuals who are distinguished by their words -- apart from the morality or success of their actions -- represent the formula for compelling drama, be it a comedy, tragedy or historical play. Perhaps no better example of this statement is found by examining Shakespeare's Othello, where the sole use of words designates each character as good or evil, whether warranted or not, thereby establishing a certain dramatic element. No additional sources cited.
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OTHELLO’S IAGO: A STUDY IN DECEIT
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This 6 page paper examines the motives, causes, and character of Othello's, Iago. Examples, criticisms exampled and offered, cited and discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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