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- 5751: Othello - The Tragic Hero
- ... is rather a consequence of a wide range of feelings, judgments and misjudgments, and attempts for personal justification exhibited by the characters. Othello is first shown as a hero of war and a man of great pride and courage. As the play continues, his character begins to deteriorate and become less noble. Chronologically through the play, Othello’s character changes from a flawless military leader, to a murderer. He has certain ... of strong character. He is very proud and in control of every move throughout the play. The control is not only of power but also of the sense of his being who he is, a great warrior. In Act I, Othello has a scuffle with Brabantio, who has come to kill him, but before anything could happen, Othello said: "Hold your hands, both of you of my inclining and the rest ...
- 5752: Othello - A Tragedy Without Meaning?
- ... qualities are evidenced later in the play. ‘Rude am I in my speech And little blessed with the soft phrase of peace’ (Oth Act 1 Sc. 3 ll. 81-82) and, ‘And little of this great world can I speak More than pertains to feats of broil and battle;’ (Oth Act 1 Sc. 3 ll. 86-87) Othello knows how to communicate with men, through obvious and direct means, but lacks ... his gullibility, to his jealousy, to his limited communication skills. It is here where, as in all tragedy, the play contains a certain didactic element as the author seeks to explain the reasons that a great man such as Othello can fall. As Iago ultimately recoils with the ease at which he attains his foul ends, there comes a warning for us all: for if Othello was the greatest the world ...
- 5753: Othello
- In the Elizabethan times, there was a common belief 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 ... he creates are extremely weak and even he himself does not believe them. This is evidence of the animal that exists within him. Only humans and angels possess the ability to reason according to the "Great Chain of Beings". Angels are pure reason, but a human being has reason, but is also susceptible to the passion of animals. Thus Iago’s inability to give any sort of reason for his actions ...
- 5754: Othello
- ... the destruction of his once reputable nobility, character and marriage to the young Desdemona. Through Act II, Scene I, Othello presents himself to us as a grandly positive and content character, "It gives me wonder great as my content To see you here before me. O my soul's joy!" (Act II, Scene II). At this stage in the play Othello has also assembled his character to impose on us an ... and animal imagery, "I'll chop her into messes," and; "I will be found most cunning in my patience" (Act IV, Scene I), are appropriate examples. In Act IV, Scene II Othello indulges in a great exaggeration of his jealousy when he believes Desdemona to be a prostitute, and Emila, the wife of Iago t be her pimp, "She says enough; yet she's a simple bawd That cannot say as ...
- 5755: Macbeth - Witches
- ... when he is driven by his own sense of guilt. This causes him to become insecure as to the reasons for his actions which in turn causes him to commit more murders. The witches offer great enticement, but it is in the end, each individuals decision to fall for the temptation, or to be strong enough to resist their captivation. The three Witches are only responsible for the introduction of these ... thought seriously about killing Duncan without the witches. Yet the combination of both his ambitious nature and the initial prophesies leads him to kill the king. It is Lady Macbeth who states "Thou wouldst be great/ Art not without ambition." Macbeth states that it is "his besetting sin: I have no spur/ To prick the sides of my intent, but only/ Vaulting ambition." Macbeth's continued ambition is present in his ...
- 5756: Macbeth - Supernatural
- ... man born from a woman can harm him. Finally, the last apparition appears and is a child crowned, with a tree in his hand. The apparition is saying that he will never be defeated until Great Birnam wood shall come against him to High Dunsinane Hill. "Be lion melted, proud, and take no care who chafes, who frets, or where conspirers are: Macbeth shall never vanquish'd be until Great Birnamwood to High Dunsinane Hill shall come against him." (Act VI, Scene I,ll.98-102). These apparitions convinced Macbeth that this was his fate and became over confident, and lead him to his death ...
- 5757: Macbeth - Summary
- ... a few simple images for the reader. Act IV Scene III Context: This scene's purpose is to give the reader a feeling of how much is being built up against Macbeth. There is a great contrast in this scene because it opens with despair, and ends in friendship and confidence. Language: Incredible amounts of contrast in this scene in the language. The first part is all about evil, despair, and ... still fights on to the end. Language: Personification is used by Shakespeare in this scene. "To-morrow...Creeps in this petty pace...". "Life is but a walking shadow..." This incredible imagery gives the audience a great feeling of Macbeth's despair. Shakespeare probably uses soliloquies most effectively compared to any other author. This soliloquy ("Is this a dagger..." II,I) is definitely the most effective one in Macbeth. This allows Shakespeare ...
- 5758: Macbeth - Power
- ... in Macbeth have power, and there are different ways to be powerful, Usually, men are the ones who are outward and aggressive about it, and women are more subdued about it. Lady Macbeth has a great deal of power over Macbeth the power which she holds over him, is the fact that she possesses more of the "manly" quality than Macbeth himself does. Because of this, Macbeth is ashamed of himself ... the Three Witches accomplished this, was they made Macbeth feel over-confident, "Be lion-mettled, proud, and take no care/ Who chafes, who frets, or where conspirers are:/ Macbeth shall never vanquish'd be until/ Great Birnam wood to high Dunsinane hill/ Shall come against him." (4,1,98-102). In other words, the Three Witches were able to bring Macbeth into power, but in contrast to this, they were also ...
- 5759: Macbeth - Macbeth Is A Statement Of Evil
- ... in the stout Norweyan ranks, Nothing afeard of what thyself didst make, Strange images of death. As thick as hail Came post with post, and every one did bear Thy praises in his kingdom’s great defence, And poured then down before him." [I.iii.89-99]. Macbeth, like any other man, had succumbed to some form of temptation. Shakespeare utilizes him as a model, to show how no matter how ... against the deed; then, as his host, Who should against his murderer shut the door, Not bear the knife himself. Besides, this Duncan Hath borne his faculties so meek, hath been So clear in his great office, that his virtues Will plead like angels, trumpet-tongued, against The deep damnation of his taking-off. [I.vii.12-20] It is fair to say that Macbeth is statement of evil. There are ...
- 5760: Macbeth - Influence Of Characters On Macbeth
- ... t actually have to kill Duncan; so most of the strength she has to build up goes into convincing Macbeth that it is a good idea. Her influence on Macbeth in this matter is obviously great. He does not decide to murder Duncan; Lady Macbeth does it for him. He’s not too fond of the idea, but Lady Macbeth tells him he must commit murder to fulfill his destiny. Every ... tells him "Laugh to scorn the power of man, for none of woman born shall harm Macbeth." (Act 4, Scene 1, Lines 90-91). The third apparition tells him "Macbeth shall never vanquished be until Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill shall come against him." Each of these prophecies is also fulfilled in the course of the book, but they are incredibly misleading. This is done purposefully by the witches ...
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