Nelson's modern appropriation of William Shakespeare's Othello transcends the Shakespearean concepts through time and culture, but also integrates 21st century values through the modification of characters. ... Shakespeare's Othello outlines the protagonist with barbarity as seen in his characterisation of "thick lips" and the recurring use of animal imagery such as "an old black ram". ... The little of her remaining sense of identity continues to quaver as Shakespeare makes no reference to her name in Othello's and Brabantio's speeches, depicting h...

• Word Count: 1401
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Works such as Macbeth, Othello, and his comedies all have some sort of tragedy that illustrates the opposition of power between a male and female character. ... Works such as Macbeth, Othello, and his comedies all have some sort of tragedy that illustrates the opposition of power between a male and female character. ... Works such as Macbeth, Othello, and his comedies all have some sort of tragedy that illustrates the opposition of power between a male and female character. ... Works such as Macbeth, Othello, and his comedies all have some sort of tragedy that illustrates the opposition of pow...

• Word Count: 1855
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The many themes and symbols found in Shakespeare's books are numerous and very deep. ... where Iago tells him to seek help from Desdemona, but in reality he plots to get the two together and make Othello jealous (Shakespeare 2.3.332-41). ... (Shakespeare 4.1.278-9). ... //OTHELLO - Good, good! ... (Shakespeare 4.1.226-9). ...

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• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Iago is close to Desdemona's father Barbanzio and has great disdain towards Othello. ... Iago then attempts to get in Othello's good graces by speaking him about the "illicit affair- between Othello's wife and Cassio. ... The greatest difference amongst characters can be seen between Othello and Desdemona. ... There are many themes and representation throughout this play, as with any play "especially Shakespeare, like the color of Othello's skin (a visual separation that amplifies Othello's mental separation from the other characters). ... With Othello killing the...

• Word Count: 1594
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

In Act II, Scene I of Shakespeare's Othello, Iago voices his strong misogynistic opinion towards women-that every woman is the same, shrewd monster whether pretty, ugly, smart, or dumb; and that only when women are obedient and submissive, they are worth praise. ...

• Word Count: 1417
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate