Shakespeare’s “Othello” -- Act One, Scene Three
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This 5 page report discusses the scene in which Othello goes with Desdemona’s father before the Venetian council to be accused of having “stolen” Desdemona away from her father. The scene establishes the Duke’s and council members’ respect for Othello, the love that exists between Othello and Desdemona, the foolishness of Brabantio, and, of course, the determination of Iago to destroy the couple. It serves as an excellent example of how one scene furthers the action of the entire play. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Shakespeare’s “Othello” and Desdemona’s Handkerchief
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This 5 page report discusses Shakespeare’s use of Desdemona's handkerchief in the tragic story of Othello. In fact, Desdemona's handkerchief itself appears to exert unusual powers. Othello sees the handkerchief as proof of Desdemona's adultery, and without that proof Iago's plots would mean nothing. The handkerchief's three appearances pull the play's six most important characters into an unavoidable tragedy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Character Of Iago
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The Hyena is an interesting animal with a terrible reputation. On the surface, he is just another carnivorous animal, one among many who must hunt for the basics of their survival. It may be difficult to understand why - exactly, the hyena is thought to be a dirty, disgusting and abominable creature until one reads Othello by William Shakespeare and 'meets' the character, Iago. This 5 page paper presents a character analysis of Iago, emphasizing his use of psychological manipulation. No additional sources are listed.
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The Character of Iago # 2
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A 3 page outline in which the writer analytically examines the character of Iago as a mystifying and complex individual. Written mostly in outline format. No Bibliography.
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The Character of Iago in Shakespeare's "Othello"
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6 pages in length. Specifically titled : "A.C. Bradley Vs. S.T. Coleridge : A Difference of Opinions Concerning the Character of Iago in Shakespeare's "Othello."" The writer of this essay analytically compares the opinions of two well-known critics on Iago's character. The two sources utilized are fully-cited in bibliography.
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The Color White in William Shakespeare's "Othello"
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A 5 page paper which examines how Shakespeare employs the literary device of symbolism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Importance of Irony in Shakespeare’s Othello
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A five page paper which looks at the use of dramatic irony in Shakespeare’s Othello and how it is used to further the development of the plot, particularly in relation to the character of Iago and his interaction with the other protagonists. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Racial Theme in Shakespeare's Othello
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This 3 page paper delves into Shakespeare's Othello and examines the importance of the racial component. The symbolic nature of interracial marriage is touched on as is the timeless nature of this intriguing work. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Representation of the Seven Deadly Sins in William Shakespeare's "Othello"
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A 10 page paper which examines how the seven deadly sins of anger, gluttony, greed, sloth, lust, envy (jealousy), and pride are represented in William Shakespeare's tragic play, "Othello," with Iago serving as the catalyst who instigates each. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Spiritual Disintegration Of 'Othello'
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This 6 page research paper charts the spiritual disintegration of Othello in the Shakespearean play, The Tragedy of Othello: The Moor of Venice. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Theme of Jealousy in 'Othello'
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An 8 page paper (+ 1 page Roman numeral outline) which provides support of an argument on the modulations of jealousy in William Shakespeare's Othello, and how it emerged from the action at the beginning, and was subsequently expressed in the middle and at the end of the play. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Villainy of Iago in Shakespeare's "Othello"
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A seven page paper looking at this work by William Shakespeare in terms of the characterization of Iago. The paper shows how Iago achieves his nefarious ends through vengeance, lies, and manipulation -- and offers a psychological interpretation of Iago's true motives. Bibliography lists six sources.
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The Women of Shakespeare Were Numbered
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This three page paper presents a discussion on the women in William Shakespeare's plays and the women of today. Bibliography lists three sources.
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The “Poetics” and “Othello” – Get the Connection
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The “Poetics” and “Othello” – Get the Connection: This 15-page essay examines the precepts relevant to tragedy in Aristotle’s the Poetics, with respect to Shakespeare’s play, Othello. Undoubtedly, the Bard made good use of a number of Aristotelian ideas. However, he also made aberrant personal choices that only served to make his work that much more textually exquisite and profound. Bibliography lists 4 sources. SNOthell.doc
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Themes of Racism in Othello
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This 5 page paper addresses the problem of racism in America by examining the same theme in Shakespeare's Othello. The OJ Simpson case is viewed as a modern day situation that bears similarities to the plot of Othello. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Villainy in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and "Othello"
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A seven page paper looking at these two works by William Shakespeare in terms of the depth of evil in their villains, Claudius and Iago. The paper notes that the best and most effective villains are those who are not completely black, but who contain shades of gray; the most effective evil does not come from the villain alone, but from the personality clashes engendered by the conflict in which the villain and hero find themselves engaged. Bibliography lists three sources.
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Why Did Othello Kill Desdemona?
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that there were a number of reasons that Shakespeare’s Othello killed his wife. Jealousy, idealism, revenge, control and stupidity all serve as just part of the reason Othello acted so blindly. The reasons that have been suggested as the basis for Othello’s murder of Desdemona all exist but are only singular characteristics of the larger circumstances that drove him over the proverbial “edge.” In fact, Desdemona’s respectful and submissive demeanor towards Othello actually contributes to her death. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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William Shakespeare's "Othello": Reality In Comedy
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5 pages in length. In the comedies, appearances and reality are manipulated for comic effect; in "Othello," the audience is presented with the tragic implications of being in a world where appearances are at odds with reality. One can readily surmise that this aspect is particularly apparent, inasmuch as Iago is a villain who only appears to be 'honest,' while Othello is a trusting sort who believes that men are intrinsically honest even if they seem not to be so. The writer discusses how this reciprocation of actual characteristics lends to the audience's enjoyment as social and political hypocrisy is presented in a most outwardly entertaining manner. No additional sources cited.
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William Shakespeare’s Protagonist Othello as a Tragic Hero
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A 5 page paper which examines how Othello represents the concept of the tragic hero, by considering four specific criteria – superiority (in terms of courage, strength and loyalty), taking responsibility (leading the fight against the Turks and marrying for love), struggles (with society, with others, within himself), and jealousy as Othello’s tragic flaw. No additional sources are used.
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“Desdemona and the patriarchy in ‘Othello’”
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A paper which looks at the way in which both Othello and Desdemona become victims of the constraints of the patriarchal system in ‘Othello’ and how this is a major contribution to the tragedy which eventually befalls them both. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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“Othello and Sonnet 87”
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A five page paper which looks at the theme of jealousy in Shakespeare’s Othello, and contrasts it with the more mature and rational perspective on emotional relationships which is demonstrated in sonnet 87 (Farewell, thou art too dear …) Bibliography lists 2 sources
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