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It's hard to say. Slander under English law was an offence, but chiefly settled by compensation if false. Scandalum magnatum or slander of state officials was punishable by imprisonment. But this did not apply to females who were slandered, which Thomas Starkie commented on in his Treatise on the Law of Slander
it cannot but be considered as a disgrace to this branch of the law that the reputation of females of every rank should be left exposed to imputations most odious offensive and mischievous though the skill and integrity of the lowest mechanic cannot be reflected upon with impunity
Therefore Iago could not be prosecuted for any offense, though he might expect a dishonourable discharge from the post to which the Republic had appointed him. Ideas of rank permeate Shakespeare's plays. Deaths in the Tragedies result only from encounters between people of equal rank. There is no one of Othello's rank, so he is seen to kill himself. The death of Iago, a man taken to be of a lower rank, would be seen by the contemporary audience to be of little interest or actually to lessen the impact of the deaths of Desdemona and Othello.
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How did Othello die?
Desdemona is killed by Othello, Iago kills Emilia (his wife) as Emilia reveals that Desdemona has been falsely accused of adultery and then Othello kills himself rather than live with what he has done. In Act V, Cassio kills Roderigo after Roderigo attempts to stab Cassio (he wants Cassio dead so that he can keep Othello and Desdemona from leaving the country, and get closer to Desdemona, whom he loves from afar). Unfortunately, instead of Roderigo's sword penetrating Cassio's flesh, he finds that Cassio has armor on, and stabs Roderigo back.
Where do Prospero and Miranda live?
In Shakespeare's play the Tempest, they are marooned on a small island in the Meditteranean.
Which play William shakespeare quote the choices you make dictate the life you live?
Hamlet
I am in Georgia USA .Can a 14 year old live with his 18 year old brother?
Only if the parents allow you to.
Can political party candidates campagne on election day?
this depends of what country you live in, some countries do allow it, not in Canada
What if cassio had died and roderigo had lived?
Roderigo attacked Cassio but did not kill him. Iago had intended that Roderigo would kill Cassio and then Iago would kill Roderigo. In the scenario you are suggesting, Roderigo is a much more successful fighter than we thought and manages to kill both Cassio and Iago. He would then no doubt have been charged with killing them and might offer in his defence how Iago had conned him out of all his money. Emilia would be able to tell her story and live and it would certainly corroborate what Roderigo would say. Unfortunately none of this would come in time to save Othello or Desdemona, who would both end up dead in any event. Since Cassio is dead, someone else would have to be governor of Cyprus.
What is a summary of Othello?
Othello is a General that lives in Italy(Venice), but is a Moor. Traditionally that means he is black while everyone else is white. He is very respected and marries on of the leading families daughters. Iago is one of his most trusted lieutenants, but after great victories Othello decides to promote someone else. Iago then begins a scheme to get power. First he brings down his other rivals for power. Then he seeks revenge on Othello. To do so he starts scandals almost on a whim and makes everyone distrust one another. Including Othello and his wife. Side note: Othello has epilepsy and no one must know or they will think him weak or possesed. Iago forces Othello to smother his wife and all of his rivals to die, yet in the end He loses his own life in his web of lies. One of the most Ironic things about Othello is Iago the most wicked liar coins the term (I wear my heart upon my sleeve.) Meaning he does not decieve. Iago makes the top ten most evil fictional villains ever.
How did Othello die?
Desdemona is killed by Othello, Iago kills Emilia (his wife) as Emilia reveals that Desdemona has been falsely accused of adultery and then Othello kills himself rather than live with what he has done. In Act V, Cassio kills Roderigo after Roderigo attempts to stab Cassio (he wants Cassio dead so that he can keep Othello and Desdemona from leaving the country, and get closer to Desdemona, whom he loves from afar). Unfortunately, instead of Roderigo's sword penetrating Cassio's flesh, he finds that Cassio has armor on, and stabs Roderigo back.
What time did Shakespeare live in Brazil?
Shakespeare never left England.
Did shakespeare live alone?
yes
Did Shakespeare live in America?
No, never.
What did Shakespeare want to do with his life?
Live it, presumably. We have no information about what Shakespeare's desires and feelings may have been.
Where did William Shakespeare family live?
stratford
Where did william shakespeare's wife anne live?
With him.
Where did shakespeare live when writing his play?
Which one?
When did shakespeare live in london?
for half of his life.
Where did Shakespeare live during his career?
England
