Iago in Othello
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A 5 page essay that examines the various methods that Iago uses to poison Othello mind against Desdemona in Shakespeare's Othello. The writer argues that a psychological perspective is illuminating in studying this aspect of the play. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Iago's Use of Language: Othello
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A 5 page paper which discusses how the character of Iago is often very slippery in his use of language and uses it to undermine or essentially destroy the stability of the play. He does this by undermining what we perceive to be honor, reputation, and love within the play. No additional sources cited.
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Iago: "Chumpy dude" or "Whacko"?
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(7 pp) Throughout time and space, even in a "galaxy, far far away," humans ask themselves about the why of an event. We believe that if we can figure our the "why" of something, then at least we have established that there is some logic in the Universe. Our logic in that conundrum is that - the situation, the person, the action - will be easier to understand. We could not have a better taste case to explore the human unknown than through Iago in Shakespeare's Othello. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Iago; Character Analysis
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Iago in Shakespeare's Othello is seen as the personification. In this 5 page paper the character is analysed in terms of his manipulative and treacherous behaviour in order to ascertain if Iago is a truly evil man, or simply one that has been unjustly treated and feels the need for revenge to ease the hurt. The bibliography cites 1 source.
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Iago’s Motives For Destroying Othello’s Life in William Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of Othello”
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A 5 page paper which considers whether Iago articulated his true motives and if they are plausible to the reader. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGiago.rtf

Imagery Used In Several Settings of Like Minds
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This six-page-paper describes the use of animal imagery in Othello as well as a book called Goodnight Desdemona. Bibliography lists two sources.
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In Defense of Othello
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A 7 page report that analyzes the nature of Othello, the main character in Shakespeare's famous tragedy of the same name. The rationale behind Othello's brutal murder of his wife, Desdemona, is examined from the psychological and sociological perspectives. Bibliography lists 7 cited sources.
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Is Shakespeare's "Othello" Outdated?
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A five page paper looking at this play by William Shakespeare in terms of two factors which cause modern readers some difficulties: feminism and religion. Specifically, Shakespeare's presentation of female submissiveness versus female autonomy, and traditional Christianity versus humanism, reflect a society which is much different than ours. Bibliography lists five sources.
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Keys to Shakespearean Conflict
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(10 pp) In any tragedy, it is tension or conflict which keeps the play moving. Modern jargon would call it "spin" and "counterspin." In this discussion we will compare the sources of conflict in two plays, Othello and Macbeth. Iago and Lady Macbeth are our major obessives, the first prompted by frustration with being passed over in military command, and the second with a compulsive need for power and title.
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Love and Distrust in Shakespeare's "Othello"
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A five page paper looking at the unhappy relationships in this classic tragedy by William Shakespeare. After analyzing the relationships of Othello and Desdemona, Desdemona and Roderigo, Cassio and Bianca, and Iago and Emelia, the paper concludes that love founded on distrust is doomed to failure, because communication and trust are the most important elements in a relationship. No additional sources.
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Love as the Tragic Flaw in William Shakespeare's "Othello"
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A 5 page paper which examines how Othello's excessive love for Desdemona led to his own downfall. No additional sources are used.
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Michael MacLiammor Plays Iago
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(5 pp) In the Orson Welles' 1952 film, Othello begins where it should end, with the funeral procession for Othello and Desdemona The horizontal Othello and Desdemona are glimpsed between the tall vertical spears of armored soldiers, other times in long shot. Then viewed from an overhead, probably a crane shot, suddenly there is a wretched man, a rope around his neck, being dragged through the crowd toward a heavy and primitve-looking cage. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Michael MacLiammor Plays Iago.
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(5 pp) In the Orson Welles' 1952 film, Othello begins where it should end, with the funeral procession for Othello and Desdemona The horizontal Othello and Desdemona are glimpsed between the tall vertical spears of armored soldiers, other times in long shot. Then viewed from an overhead, probably a crane shot, suddenly there is a wretched man, a rope around his neck, being dragged through the crowd toward a cruel and savage-looking cage. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BBiagoML.doc

Othello - Analysis Of Symbolism
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This 5 page research paper examines the use of symbolism in the Shakespearean play, The Tragedy of Othello, The Moor of Venice through use of examples and quotes. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Othello / In Defense Of His Character
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A 9 page essay in which the writer takes the position that Othello was an honest, noble, brave man accustomed to straightforwardness. Given his background, he was easily fooled by the manipulative Iago. His innocence of the world is to be respected rather than criticized. Othello had no way of knowing about women and domestic life ... Bibliography is included.
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Othello / Short Essay Answers
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7 pages worth of short answer responses to questions on Shakespeare's "Othello" including character discussions of Dedemona, Othello, and Iago. Insightful observations are made. No Bibliography.
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