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The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice
William Shakespeare's play "The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice," considered one of his four great tragedies. Othello is a black general who is manipulated by his jealous ensign Iago, ultimately driving the noble Moor insane.
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Who is a lady-in-waiting in Othello?
Emilia, Iago's wife. She is an interesting character. She receives no respect from Iago, but she trusts him. She is much more realistic than the lady she serves, Desdemona, but she is also devoted to Desdemona, and dies--at Iago's hand--defending Desdemona's honor.
What are the asides in Othello?
Iago says most of the asides, which are sections of dialogue in which the character speaking is addressing the audience, himself, or no one in particular. These serve several purposes - in Othello, they provide exposition (as the plot is rather complicated, the audience is well served to have Iago's plans and intentions explained as he goes along) and dramatic irony (as the audience knows the real story, but the characters do not.)
How did Iago later explain Othello behavior to Lodovico?
He says that Othello's behavior is normally much worse than that.
To what extent is Othello by William Shakespeare a text of worth?
'If thou be'st the devil, I cannot kill thee' - Othello, Act V
Also the themes of status, power, and deception are prominent. Cassio loses his position as lieutenant, which Iago then gains. All are trying to establish power of some kind at varying points in the play. Iago wants the power that status affords him, as well as the manipulative power over his fellow man and their emotions:-
'But I will drive the Moor into a jealousy so strong / That judgment cannot cure'
This he achieves, as well as, to some extent, winning over the audience by making them laugh, singing songs and being a fun character, before revealing his true demonic self. This is the biggest shock to the audience, that while we may have regarded Othello as foolish to trust Iago, we as the audience did at one point too.
Othello wants power over his own destiny towards the end of the play, which is why he kills himself (only one of the theories).
In short, there are so many important themes in Othello, showing the most intimate details of the fragile human psyche, that it gives a very clear picture of the flaws in human nature.
Incidentally, Othello's wife is Desdemona, not Ophelia, who is in Hamlet
Why did duke send for Othello?
One of the senators pointed out that the Turks are more likely to want Cyprus, the Duke then decides that the Turks will attack Cyprus and that any move toward Rhodes is a trick so he sends for Othello to go to Cyprus, to defend it and become the new governor.
What is another name for Othello?
The full title of the Shakespeare play often called "Othello" is "The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice."
There are operas and other musical pieces based on the story and in some of these the name is spelled "Otello."
How many miles from Othello wa to Sacramento California?
- Take SR-17 SOUTH from Othello to U.S. 395 SOUTH to PASCO.
- Take U.S. 395 SOUTH to I-82 EAST to PENDLETON and UMATILLA.
- Stay on I-82 EAST to I-84 WEST to PORTLAND in OREGON.
- Take I-84 WEST to I-5 SOUTH to SALEM via I-205 (EXIT 9 off I-84).
- Take I-5 SOUTH to Sacramento.
What does Hell demons and monster symbolize in Othello?
Iago tells Othello to beware of jealousy, the "green-eyed monster which doth mock/ The meat it feeds on" (III.iii.170-171). Likewise, Emilia describes jealousy as dangerously and uncannily self-generating, a "monster / Begot upon itself, born on itself" (III.iv.156-157). Imagery of hell and damnation also recurs throughout Othello, especially toward the end of the play, when Othello becomes preoccupied with the religious and moral judgment of Desdemona and himself. After he has learned the truth about Iago, Othello calls Iago a devil and a demon several times in Act V, scene ii. Othello's earlier allusion to "some monster in [his] thought" ironically refers to Iago (III.iii.111). Likewise, his vision of Desdemona's betrayal is "monstrous, monstrous!" (III.iii.431). Shortly before he kills himself, Othello wishes for eternal spiritual and physical torture in hell, crying out, "Whip me, ye devils, / . . . / . . . roast me in sulphur, / Wash me in steep-down gulfs of liquid fire!" (V.ii.284-287). The imagery of the monstrous and diabolical takes over where the imagery of animals can go no further, presenting the jealousy-crazed characters not simply as brutish, but as grotesque, deformed, and demonic.
What other people think of Desdemona?
Desdemona is often viewed as a virtuous and innocent character, embodying loyalty and love, particularly in her relationship with Othello. However, some characters perceive her as deceitful or unfaithful, particularly Iago, who manipulates others' perceptions of her. Her strength and agency are sometimes overshadowed by societal norms that label her as submissive or passive, leading to mixed opinions about her character. Ultimately, Desdemona's tragic fate highlights the complexities of how individuals are judged based on gender and societal expectations.
Which ship arrives second in Othello?
A series of ships arrive in Othello Act II Scene 1. Cassio's ship is the first to arrive. Iago's ship, carrying Desdemona, Emilia and Roderigo, is next. Othello's ship arrives last.
How does Othello claim he won Desdemona's heart?
She asked him to tell her his life story and he did.
Othello - What was Cassio's relationship with Othello before the beginning of the play?
They had a good relationship - Othello trusted Cassio and Cassio respected Othello
What was the theme of Othello?
There are a lot of themes in Othello, such as revenge, duality, jealousy, etc.
Othello's hamartia would either be his misplaced trust upon Iago or his magnified sense of jealousy.
Desdemona's cousin and a member of Venice's diplomatic service, Lodovico arrives in Cyprus just in time to see Desdemona get slapped by her new husband, and then witness the deaths of all the main characters, and the twisted revelations of jealousy and betrayal. He has no personality - he's just a witness. But, like Horatio in Hamlet, Lodovico is the guy who survives the inevitable bloodbath at the play's end and promises to tell the world about the tragedy that has just unfolded.
