Every time a character calls Othello "the Moor" a sense of derision and superiority is conveyed and all the other feelings of distance inherent in Venetians.[4] Iago says that Desdemona is a "supersubtle Venetian"[5] as if the calculatedness of her thoughts and deeds were not too a feature of himself, which they certainly are. ... It's some time before the student focuses on the way in which Venice is presented. ... It's certainly true Desdemona is the well brought up daughter of a rich Venetian. ... In honest plainness thou hast heard me say My daughter is not for thee..(1.1, ln...

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William Shakespeare, undoubtedly the most famous literary figure of all time, wrote many plays in his lifetime including four major tragedies - Hamlet, King Lear, Macbeth, and Othello. ... Despite the importance of Othello to the Venetian state, Brabantio (Desdemona's father) is both horrified and dismayed at his daughter's willingness and desire to marry a dark-skinned person. ... Brabantio also argues that his daughter, "A maiden never bold-, would never "in spite of nature,/Of years, of country, credit, everything -- To fall in love with what she feared to look on!... As Roderigo ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Roderigo, a wealthy Venetian gentleman, is discussing the marriage of Desdemona, the daughter of Brabantio. ... At Iago's suggestion, he and Roderigo go to wake up Brabantio and tell him about the elopement of his daughter. ... He bemoans the fact that he did not encourage Roderigo as his daughter's suitor. ... Notes In this second scene, Othello is introduced in person for the first time. ... Being a Senator's daughter, however, she is well trained not to show her true emotions; she chats idly with Iago and Cassio. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

We are told her clothes are out of date' indicating the women has been absorbed by motherhood and has no time to take pride in herself. ... This is in contrast to the smug materialistic man who uses the cliché time holds great surprises' indicating that he has total control in his life. ... Strong Imagery such as ripening of fruit' not only symbolizes the ripening of time and old age but the fact this change is viewed as positive. This is further emphasized in the end as the daughter quotes no words no tears can mend' as she now understands regret cannot be rem...

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The duke's reply to Othello's speech about how he wooed Desdemona with his tales of adventure is: "I think this tale would win my daughter too" (I.iii.170). ... Desdemona Desdemona is the beautiful wife of Othello and daughter to the influential senator Brabantio. ... The two men have been friends for a long time and Cassio acted as Othello's go between when he courted Desdemona. ...

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Iago and Roderigo tell Brabantio of Othello's marriage to Desdemona who rushes over to Othello to unsuccessfully reclaim his daughter. ... Brabantio's perceptions of both his daughter and Othello have changed. ... After some time, to abuse Othello's ears That he is too familiar with his wife- (Act 1, Scene 3, Line 374-378). ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Iago and Roderigo tell Brabantio of Othello's marriage to Desdemona who rushes over to Othello to unsuccessfully reclaim his daughter. ... Brabantio's perceptions of both his daughter and Othello have changed. ... After some time, to abuse Othello's ears That he is too familiar with his wife- (Act 1, Scene 3, Line 374-378). ...

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• Grade Level: High School

If he is not at the proverbial right place in the right time, the events that transpire could not possibly have happened. ... It again lends itself to such heroic values as respect, courage, determination and the like (Time and the Tragic Hero n. pag.). ... Othello is secretly married to Desdemona, the daughter of a Venetian senator before the play begins. ...

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When she elopes with Othello she dishonours Brabantio, her father; however, she shows strength of character by standing up to him, and justifies herself in saying that her duties now lie with Othello: "I am hitherto your daughter. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

In contrast, Emilia appears to have been married for some time. ... This becomes an intimate moment between the two, as Emilia is unpinning Desdemona's hair and preparing her for bed (like a mother helping her young daughter). ... During the time of Shakespeare, females were often treated and regarded in society as inferior to men. ...

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