INTRO “I am not what I am.”, Iago’s comment tells the audience, summarising the play’s entirety and theme of manipulation, different sides to people, or in other words, Shakespeare's exploration of the gap between what people seem to be, and who they really are. Othello’s comment to this, gullible and naive; “Certain, men should be what they seem.” Shakespeare's view of the nature of humanity, with all its weaknesses, helped him craft a play that still stands as a classic, 400 years later. Good
Scene 1 of Act IV of Othello is a turning point in Othello’s relationship with Desdemona and in the plot as a whole. Rhetorical devices develop a stark contrast between this version of Othello and his demeanor in earlier scenes. This shift in character is accompanied by a shift in tone, and together they serve to push the plot towards Othello’s impending collapse. Othello’s use of invective exclamations and inferences throughout the scene create his accusatory and hostile tone while instilling apprehension
enjoyable and impactful is the use of various aesthetic devices; including vivid imagery and humour. Ahn does not simply tell his story; instead, he uses descriptive and emotive language to paint a picture in the reader's mind. This allows us to imagine that we were there and connect with the situation emotionally. An example of imagery in this autobiography is when Ahn shows us what it is like to be a 'boat person'. He describes his traumatic experience at sea by using language such as ''The sky
various ideologies, some of which have left a lasting impression on our attitudes, values and beliefs. In addition to this, English literary texts have provided us with historical knowledge aswell as a thorough understanding of the role that aesthetic devices play in engaging readers and expressing ideas. Three texts that have influenced me as an
poems and films in our English studies. These texts have expressed various ideologies, explored interesting themes and introduced us to fascinating characters. These elements have left a lasting impression on our attitudes, values and beliefs. In addition to this, English literary texts have provided us with historical knowledge as well as a thorough understanding of the role that aesthetic devices
and major function in the tragedy of Othello. By the end of the play, Iago has been directly responsible for the deaths of Roderigo, Emilia and the protagonist and his love. Iago's importance to the play is revealed by his contribution to the plot and his significance relative to other characters. Iago's function, which invariably adds to the importance he has on the play, is to lead to the downfall of Othello therefore revealing the themes of hate, jealousy and revenge. Iago also serves to contrast
heroically or adventurously with acts of violence, passion, and/or bodily strength in a tragic ending Effect: this type of literature continues to capture audiences in present day: the pitting of man against nature Historical Context: writers reflect the ideas of Darwin (survival of the fittest) and Karl Marx (how money and class structure control a nation) Modernism period of American Literature - 1900-1946 Content: dominant mood: alienation and disconnection people unable
should spring from motivations the reader can understand, and 3) plausible and lifelike 15. cinquain: a five line stanza 16. conceit: in literature, fanciful or unusual image in which apparently dissimilar things are shown to have a relationship. The device was often used by the metaphysical poets, who fashioned conceits that were witty, complex, intellectual, and often startling, e.g., John Donne's comparison of two souls with two bullets in “The Dissolution.” 17. conflict: a struggle between two opposing