William Shakespeare’s impeccable use of the dynamics to shape power play in ‘Othello’ is displayed through Iago’s jealousy, and the themes of manipulation and prejudice. Jealousy, referred to as the “green eyed monster,” by Iago, is present throughout this text and is a key aspect for the contribution to Iago’s devious plans succeeded by his power over others. As expressed in the play, Iago is jealous of Michael Cassio for being offered the promoted position of lieutenant, "One Michael Cassio, a Florentine, a fellow almost damned in a fair wife; that never set a squadron in the field, nor the devision of a battle knows more than a spinster… But he, sir, had the election: and I, of whom his eyes had seen the proof at Rhodes, at Cyprus and on other grounds Christian and heathen, must be lee'd and calmed by debitor and creditor: this counter-caster, he, in good time, must his lieutenant be,” here Iago is explaining that he deserved the position of lieutenant as he is far better than Michael Cassio in the battle field. This, as well as his hatred for Othello, is some of the main reasons that drive Iago to follow through his evil plotting. Shakespeare applies power play to heighten a person’s influence and control over others; the theme of manipulation is expressed in astonishing ways through Iago’s power in Othello.
/ It is not for your health, thus to commit / your weak condition to the raw cold morning.” (II, i; 234-236) Brutus is a loving character through this quote because normally in that time, women weren’t as well recognized as now but Brutus really cares ad loves his wife. Another one of Brutus’s characteristics/actions that make him as the hero of the play is that when he initially he wants to join the conspiracy, he has a different reason to kill Caesar. He doesn’t do it for greed and envy but it’s rather explained in the following quote: “Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more” (III.ii:21-22). Even though Brutus makes wrong decisions, he didn’t want to kill people as much as a person like Cassius wants to. Also, Brutus is
Passion outweighs reason at every point and Shakespeare wants to highlight the young love in this masculine society as well as show it is the men that cause conflict and a world of hate. Therefore, the audience feels a bond for the characters- especially Romeo and Juliet due to pity and admiration, and Piggy, Simon and Ralph as they are the targets of this boisterous, savage
Iago’s mean and insensitive manipulation is geared towards the innocent and ends up causing the destruction of Roderigo, Cassio, Desdemona, Emilia, and Othello. Iago’s ability to navigate human nature and use it to his own benefit is the tool that helps makes him evil. Jealousy is the center of this play with Iago's jealousies and own weaknesses being the main motivation for his exposing others’ flaws to destroy them. Iago’s motivation is clear right from the start of the play. “As early as the sixth line of the first scene of the first act this motive is predicated as basic data for the action which follows.
Sample paragraph 1 template: There are many different types of people in the world; some are here to do good, be good, and enjoy life. Others are indifferent to making the world a better place. It is the caring and selfless people who deserve and receive the most admiration, the ones who are here to enjoy life and make others' lives better. These admirable people are also the memorable characters in the best novels. They have their share of challenges and sometimes falter.
Both Shakespeare and Miller seem to agree on one thing that the person’s actions contribute to his or her own downfall. Shakespeare states that in a tragedy the main character rises to greatness, and then continues to fall down a disgrace spiral which leads to their down fall. Some characteristics that Shakespeare believes that every tragic hero should have are the following characteristics; the hero is often a king or leader of men, so that his people experience his fall with him. This could also include a leader of a family. The hero learns something from his mistake, and is faced with a serious decision.
I will roar that I will make the Duke say 'Let him roar again; let him roar again'. From the quotes above we see Bottom's readyness to take on anything and play every part in the play because he believes in his 'great' acting skills. Even though he messes up his lines — 'Thisbe, the flowers of odious savours sweet' (this quote also makes him look foolish because he can't even pronounce simple word right). Instead of odious Bottom should say odours. This doesn't make Bottom a good actor, even though Bottom continually acts out the parts of the others, thinking he can act out every scene solo.
“His actions show a character who insists the soul is real, but loves the gaping chasm between the beauty of his body and the corruption of his soul” [ (Wilde 105-123) ]. Because of these factors, Dorian Gray is a morally ambiguous character. When the reader first encounters Dorian, they discover that he has such virtue and purity about him that Hallward reveres him and craves to constantly paint him. By continuously telling Gray how handsome he is, Basil has made him believe that beauty is the most essential facet to life. Dorian begins to panic when Lord Henry tells him that he will not always be
How does Miller make us admire Proctor more as the play progresses? Initially Proctor is shown as a self-loathing hypocrite, who has committed adultery with Abigail Williams. Miller presents Proctor with a flaw to make us not make our minds up about him fully. However as the play progresses he gains our admiration by confessing and redeeming his sins as he is motivated by truth and justice, and to challenge a corrupt authority. Although we see how destructive Proctor’s sin has been and how flawed he is as a result, we admire his determination to atone and sympathise with his dilemma.
Benevolent Actions Turned Calamitous In Shakespeare’s Much Ado about Nothing, Don Pedro’s seemingly generous gestures all end in disastrous fashion for himself. In this classic play of young love and misfortune, Don Pedro, also referred to as “the Prince,” is the noblest character in the social pecking order of the play. Even one his friends, Benedick, though equal in wit, always defers to him and his beliefs because his position depends upon his favor. Don Pedro is the highly trusted individual among the other characters in the story. Don Pedro has power and he is well aware of it; whether or not he takes advantage of this power is up for debate.