… a play about jealosy, conflicting values, and the power of suggestion. Some racism is displayed within the play, but that is simply a reflection of how most minorities were treated in the time period when the population in Europe was predominantly of…

… this view of the play, paying careful attention to Iago's motives and destructive achievements (you should concerntrate on Act III Scene III though you will have to relate it to other parts of the play). Potent in its literal sense means powerful.…

… Shakespeare’s Othello. It depicts the attitude of European society towards those that were different in colour, race and language. In Europe, people of white complexion were the majority and all other races were considered to be less important and inferi…

… that all beings belonged to a structure called the “Great Chain of Beings”. At the top of the chain was God, who was the absolute symbol of perfection, followed by angels which had reason, human beings, and then animals, that were full of passion. It…

… on what love is, but it is amazing how these opinions differ between Desdemona and Emilia in William Shakespeare’s, Othello. Othello is a play written about love, betrayal and relationships, and each character has a strong opinion on how a relationship…

… has certain traits, which make him seem naive and unsophisticated, compared to many other people. This is why Iago, is able to manipulate him so easily. Iago told Roderigo, "O,sir, content you. I follow him to serve my turn upon him "(I, i lines…

… Dana Banks. Vol. 35.: Detroit. Gale. 1997 Shakespeare, William. “Othello.” Literature: The Human Experience. New York. St. Martin. 1996 In his analysis of the popular Shakespearean play “Othello, Tale of the Moor of Venice,” Champion…

… in the tragedy of Othello. By the end of the play, Iago has been directly responsible for the deaths of Roderigo, Emilia and the protagonist and his love. Iago's importance to the play is revealed by his contribution to the plot and his significance…

… Othello and Desdemona. This marriage was the result of the strong bond of love which they felt together. During their marriage, Othello started to feel a sense of jealousy with Desdemona’s behavior. This jealousy was being created by Desdemona’s…

… Othello, Othello is the tragic hero. He is a character of high stature who is destroyed by his surroundings, his own actions, and his fate. His destruction is essentially precipitated by his own actions, as well as by the actions of the characters…