He is much more negative than Ricci and Las Casas in his words. Unlike Casas, Sepúlveda believes that in “prudence, talent, and every kind of virtue and human sentiment,” (8) the Natives were inferior to the Spaniards. As stated above, Casas disagrees with this entirely. This would also be a difference from how Ricci views the Chinese. He had great respect for them.
He is a rational and logical man. These aspects of his character bleed through when he has a verbal and public argument with Oedipus. Oedipus blames him for attempting to usurp his thrown as King of Thebes. To this Creon only replies, "A man of sense was never yet a traitor, I have no taste for that, nor could I force Myself to aid another's treachery." This response shows the integrity of Creon’s character and only proves that he wouldn’t dare conspire against Oedipus.
Aristotle’s Criteria for Finding Nemo Aristotle’s criteria for a literary tragedy and Finding Nemo are a modern example that doesn’t agree with his definition. I’m going to see if the children classic Finding Nemo meets Aristotle’s criteria for a tragedy. Aristotle’s definition for a tragic hero is a man who is noble, who makes a mistake (usually pride) who suffers and accepts his own downfall. The play “Oedipus” by doesn’t fit Aristotle’s criteria for a tragedy because he doesn’t have a tragic flaw he has a virtue. His virtue is compassion because he loved his parent too much so he ran away from them.
Shakespeare portrays Brutus as a noble and honourable man, who is much loved by the people and senate. Brutus does not join the conspirators for personal reasons but rather for the benefit of Rome as he says “I know …question” (act,2,sc1.11:13) proves he fears for Caesar might become when in complete power. Which is further emphasised by “That lowliness is young ambitious ladder” (act,2,sc1.322) so Brutus is afraid for his countrymen. Brutus’ nobility and honour are further stamped by Ligarius who refers to Brutus as “Brave son, deriv’d from honourable loins” (act,2,sc,1.322) which shows what high position and regards people hold of the noble Brutus. Before Act3 Scene 2 Mark Anthony seems like a bit of a coward and Caesar’s puppet, he lacks confidence as he seems to always agree with Caesar and gives the impression that he doesn’t take life seriously, loves partying and envoy’s the company of women.
This is evident in the quote, “Haply for I am black, and have not those soft parts of conservation that chambers have, or for I am declined into the vale of years – yet that’s not much -” Act 3, Scene 3, lines 265-269. It can be seen from this quote that Othello doubts himself and his worth. As a result, it also suggests that he already sees himself and has that mindset of an outcast; someone who does not fit in or belong in the upper classmen ship of the Venetian society. However, because Othello is seen as a noble and valiant man in the army and holds a significantly high position, it can be said that one of his other character weaknesses is pride, in that he is proud of his high position and that other people look up to him because of his great nobility and ability as a general. This establishes the idea that he holds many expectations from other people and strives to uphold this image as a noble and courageous man.
Jefferson was saying that blacks were a distinct race and is inferior to the whites. He also thought that the slave was inferior to whites because they weren’t as beautiful as white people because they no perception
The audience is caused to fear Othello's transformation into the ''green-eyed'' monster, then pity him when he claims his title in blood. The most significant flaw that Othello possesses is jealousy, however, he was not moved to it immediately. “She has deceived her father and may thee.” Iago says to him in Act 1, Scene 3. This was an attempt to convince Othello that Desdemona has or could commit adultery since she has already proved to be capable of going against her father's will with their marriage. However, Othello informs Iago that he is not a jealous man.
His intention,was noble and honorable yet it was overlooked as a result of racial discrimination “I felt sorry for her... You felt sorry for her, you felt sorry for her?" (Page 200 Tom Robinson, Mr. Gilmer). A black man feeling sorry for a white woman was found to be contemptible. As Mr. Gilmer implies how can a Negro feel empathy for a white woman who is much higher above his class in the social hierachy? Mr. Gilmer
It also shows Conrad's feelings toward the treatment of Africans which aren’t easily understood. An anonymous writer writes, “Conrad’s excellence in style is very controversial; some believe that he is a literary genius", while others “criticize him for being limited, pretentious, and vague." In my opinion he is a great man who seeks social change and improvement. He is often considered racist by other readers but he is simply writing down his observations such as people’s actual actions and thoughts. That in turn scares people because of the fact that someone might reveal that Caucasians believed that they were the superior race and the belief in "White Supremacy, African inferiority."
“The moor...black ram...thick lips...” In the beginning of the play Othello is so confident in Desdemona’s love for him that he would give his own life if she said otherwise. He says, “Let your sentence even fall upon my life.” Othello’s confidence in his marriage is wavered when Iago tells Othello, Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio. Although Othello is reluctant and hesitant to believe Iago’s accusations his doubt is confirmed when he finds Cassio in possession of the handkerchief he once gave Desdemona. Although Iago is duplicitous and devious in his ways, Othello allows his confidence to be easily undermined. This leads audiences to believe that although Othello is perhaps overly confident in his military abilities, he is has a degree of insecurity in his personal relationships.