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    the case of Othello, many characters die in the last act. All of them have been the victim of someone else's lies. Without Iago, the characters would still be alive and Desdemona and Othello would be happily married. Each character is accused of something which they know nothing about and even in the end, justice cannot be given for those who have died. Those who died did not deserve death or the accusations that were about them before they died. Desdemona is killed by her husband Othello. Desdemona

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    Iago, in Shakespeare's “Othello”, is a deceiving character since he advises lies keeping in mind the end goal to get what he needs. He collaborates with individuals just to control them, yet above all he never uncovers his actual emotions or intentions. Iago may state things that propose what his thought process is, however he soon contradicts himself with another recommendation making it to a great degree hard to understand him. Even though Iago’s actual motives aren’t revealed, some can say the

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    Shakespeare’s Othello Where does it end? Where did it begin? On a continuum, it is impossible to distinguish. Eve Sedgwick coined the idea of the “Homosocial continuum.” Her argument involves gender, class, and hierarchical relationships. In William Shakespeare’s, Othello, many character pairings can be analyzed in relation to Sedgwick’s theories. The relationships that most interestingly relate to the homosocial continuum are Desdemona and Emilia, Iago and Roderigo, and Iago and Othello. First

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    tones all throughout. Does that mean Shakespeare is a racist bigot though or he is just a product of the times who didn’t know any better? Could it even be that Shakespeare was ahead of his times and trying to expose racism? Othello, the play centers around a black general, Othello, and his relationship to Desdemona, a white woman. All of the characters expect Desdemona portray racist tendencies through both language and actions. That does not necessarily mean that the writer is a racist just because

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    In Shakespeare’s play Othello a reoccurring theme is racism. Othello being a solider was well known; he became the supreme commander of the army. Othello is a black man who many call a moor by many in this play. A moor refers to dark skinned male usually from the Muslim culture that descends from Africa. In this play Othello falls in love with Desdemona and then get elopes with her without her fathers permission. Many did not approve of this marriage especially Iago, Roderigo, and Brabandio. Iago

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    Furthermore, Shakespeare’s work always has a central theme that teaches the audience a valuable lesson. “Othello” and “Romeo and Juliet” have very different central themes. However, they both are very relatable. According to Daniel Rosler, “love, jealousy and a pursuit of justice litter the plots of some of Shakespeare’s most renowned plays…” (2015). In the two plays, the relationships are plagued by a variety of emotions that ultimately leads to a detrimental end. Both Shakespearean relationships

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    Criteria 750+ words. Thesis statement clearly, completely, and correctly answers the prompt. Provides at least 2 quotes from “The Geography of Othello” Provides at least 2 quotes from “Moors in Elizabethan England” Provides at least 6 quotes from Acts I and II of Othello

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    AS English Literature Othello Coursework: How far do you agree with Bradley’s view that Iago is wholly responsible for Othello’s downfall? A.C Bradley, a known literature critic, argues that it is in fact the machinations of the character Iago that is wholly responsible for the downfall of Othello. “..that these worthy people, who are so successful and popular and stupid, are mere puppets in his hands, but living puppets, who at the motion of his finger must contort themselves in agony, while

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    Throughout Othello, Iago is the most prominent and perplexing villian in Shakespearean history. His redeeming qualies enables him to allure the characters such as Roderigo, Cassio and Othello through his morality. As an audience we are introduced to his contempt and his hunger for revenge despite his lack of proof. Iago symbolizes evil and brutality. So what makes him a crucial character in the play. His understanding of manipulation and his brilliance makes him an important role in the play since

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    Introduction Othello was authored in a time when today’s dark aspects of humanity was treated as the norm in the Elizabethan era. Good morning / Good afternoon Mr. Baldwin and fellow class. Shakespeare is considered as the most influential writer in the world throughout years, regions, and generations. Othello is no exception of this. Shakespeare's ‘Othello’ is littered with many dark themes which are relevant to a contemporary audience. many aspects such as racism, prejudice, Manipulation and deception

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