1. Patriarchy and Otherness in Shakespeare's Othello
Before the final climactic tragedy occurs, there is a short interlude, a calm moment where Emilia and Desdemona discuss the situation at that moment in time. ... Oliver Parker uses cinematic techniques to represent this scene; lighting changes amongst the interspersed cut-scenes between the two women in Desdemona's bedroom and Othello alone by the ocean, these lighting changes create a different and unique atmosphere between the two locations. ... Another example of women rebelling against the patriarchy in Othello is in Emilia's "I will not" scene in 5:2. ... During this s...
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