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This paper discusses Oedipus's and Othello's character flaws or weakness in the two plays, Sophocles' "Oedipus the King" and William Shakespeare's"Othello". The paper describes the two plays as classic dramatic tragedies, in the sense that the audience experiences fear and pity as they witness the hero undergo a huge and disastrous change. It then suggests that in both plays one crucial reason for this calamitous fall is character flaws or weaknesses in the protagonists, Oedipus and Othello.

From the Paper
"Discuss Oedipus's and Othello's character flaws or weaknesses Sophocles' Oedipus the King and Shakespeare's Othello are two plays with much in common. Both are classic dramatic tragedies, in the sense that the audience experiences fear and pity as they witness the hero undergo a huge and disastrous change. Moreover, in both plays one crucial reason for this calamitous fall is character flaws or weaknesses in the protagonists, Oedipus and Othello. This paper will examine and compare the character flaws and weaknesses of these two protagonists. Both plays begin with their protagonist in a very good position."

Tags:othello, oedipus, flaws

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This paper examines racism as presented in William Shakespeare's "Othello." The paper describes the racism of the Elizabethan era and how represents its belief system. Various themes from "Othello" are also explored, such as good versus evil, in which good is depicted as being white and evil being black. Additionally, the paper includes an extensive plot summary and character analysis of Othello and Iago. The paper concludes that this drama ends in tragedy because of Othello's African heritage.

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"The literature of the Elizabethan period was very racist. It used to portray people of African heritage in a very negative light. Shakespeare himself had been racist in some of his earlier works, especially the Merchant of Venice. However, Othello is the only text in Elizabethan literature that allows the man of African heritage to shine and be viewed in a positive light. From the beginning of the play, Othello, a man of African heritage is portrayed positively by William Shakespeare. The author depicts Othello as a real hero, a very brave general and a man of high social standing. However, this great man, just like any other Elizabethan greats, has some weaknesses that antagonists use to bring him down."

Tags:Othello, themes, racism, Iago, Desdemona

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The paper discusses how the basis for jealousy, submissive female roles, and racism all interrelate to bring about the tragic dissolution of Othello and Desdemona's moral righeousness and ethical indignation through Iago's treachery. The paper shows how the cunning trickery of Iago's jealousy for Cassio's success has him flourish through Othello's lack of objective reasoning. The paper describes how since Othello is easily fooled by Iago, Desdemona enacts submissive female roles that do not actively confront her husband against his accusations, thereby further representing a moral weakness on her part.

Tags:othello, iago, desdemona

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The paper shows how in "Othello", the idea of being a man is significant because it is believed that a true man must be in control of his life, his world and the woman that is in his life. Therefore, the paper explains that it is important for Othello to believe that he has control over Desdemona and those around him. The paper demonstrates how as Iago begins to devise a plan suggesting that Desdemona has been unfaithful, Othello becomes continuously convinced that his honor as a man has been betrayed.

From the Paper
"In "Othello", the idea of being a man is significant because it is believed that a true man must be in control of his life, his world and the woman that is in his life. When the man loses these forms of control then the man is no longer considered to be worthy of his position in the world. Therefore, it is important for Othello to believe that he has control over Desdemona and those around him. As Iago begins to devise a plan suggesting that Desdemona has been unfaithful, Othello becomes continuously convinced..."

Tags:othello, things, culture

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The paper questions what happens when a person becomes so jealous that he becomes obsessed, and asks why Othello did not have trust in Desdemona, his wife. The paper shows how these questions are important in understanding the play by Shakespeare "Othello, the Moor of Venice". The paper examines how beginning with the lack of trust when Othello first took Desdemona as his bride and continuing through the play with the deceit of Iago, the theme of jealousy can be seen.

Tags:jealousy, othello, doubt

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The paper takes a close look at Desdemona's character in Shakespeare's "Othello," showing that she is partially responsible for the tragic events that occur in the play. The author challenges the accepted view that Othello lead to his own downfall. The paper describes Desdemona as a naive victim and cites this naivete as preventing her from standing up to Othello, and leading to the plays tragic outcome.

From the Paper
"Desdemona's naivete is first seen when she defends Othello to her father. She describes her love for Othello saying, "I saw Othello's visage in his mind, / And to his honour and his valiant parts / Did I my soul and fortunes consecrate" (I,iii). This statement is made as part of a romantic speech where Desdemona describes the greatness of Othello. This shows a level of naivete because Desdemona is only able to see the goodness in Othello. A good comparison can be made by comparing the Duke of Venice's view of Othello. He too, shows that he has a lot of respect for Othello and refers to him as valiant. This respect is based on Othello as a soldier and he is considered brave and valiant. However, this respect does not extend to seeing Othello as a good husband. This is why the Duke of Venice is not easily convinced that Othello and Desdemona's relationship is acceptable. This shows that the Duke of Venice does respect Othello but also sees him realistically and does not consider him perfect. In contrast, Desdemona speaks of Othello as if he is perfect. She can only see the goodness in Othello and is not able to see his faults."

Tags:Othello, tragedy, Desdemona

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This essay compares the characters of Iago, from "Othello", with Krogstad in "A Doll's House". These two men play significant roles in destroying a marriage; however, the results of their involvement are different. Iago ruins Othello and instigates the murder of Othello's wife. Krogstad inadvertently liberates Nora from her marriage so that she is free to leave her unhappy life. While both Iago and Krogstad are secondary characters, they play primary roles in effecting a dramatic change in the outcome of the plays.

Tags:othello, doll's, house

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This paper discusses the submissive victim role played by Desdemona in 'Othello' by William Shakespeare, and how it is the central aspect of Othello's demise. She is privately inquisitive as to why Othello is angered at her, but she cannot properly stand up to her husband and fend off the allegations set against her by Iago. This provides the various episodes of jealousy and rage that will culminate in the destruction of their marriage.

From the Paper
"In this drama study, the character Desdemona in Othello by William Shakespeare will be analyzed for her various submissive roles as the wife of Othello. In many ways, she does portray a victim role, as she is clearly unaware of the seriously necessity to confront her husband. Although she is at once penetrating in her thoughts about her husband inwardly, she does not publicly surmise the danger of her husband's anger throughout much of the play. In essence, Desdemona is a submissive victim role character that cannot reveal the plot set against her by the vicious Iago. "

Tags:othello, female, gender

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This paper attempts to establish the character Othello in Shakespeare's Othello as a classic tragic hero as defined by Aristotle. The paper gives the various theories of Aristotle as found in his 'Poetics' related to tragedy and tragic hero.

Tags:othello, tragic, hero

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Explores the accessibility of William Shakespeare's play Othello through its incisive exploration of human instincts, and rich character base. In particular focusing on the character of Othello as a social "outsider", and the character of "absolute egoism" - Iago.

From the Paper
"William Shakespeare is often acknowledged for his rich development of character and his insights into social and moral concerns as well as human nature. In early seventeenth century his ability to analyze human nature and bring it to a theatrical setting was at its height and it was at this time that he produced Othello among other great tragedies. Othello is notable for its portrayal of characters, especially lago and Othello and the incisive observations it makes of human instincts. It is the strong character base and its timeless observations of human nature that make Othello accessible to an audience in any time or place."

Tags:alienation, character, evil, good, honest, iago, othello, outsider, play, race, racial, william