into emotion, then conflict will generally arise. Is this statement true of the texts you have studied? In your answer refer to your core text and one related text. Conflict generally arises when individuals give into emotion. This is conveyed in the plays, Othello by William Shakespeare and Medea by Euripides through various literary devices. Both plays explore the concepts that conflict is often a result of strong feelings or emotions, Emotions such as passion and conflict rely on each other
The Tragic Treatment of Women in Othello In Shakespeare's drama, Othello, there are many different relationships among the main characters. The way that Shakespeare portrays these relationships sets the stage for the pain and deceit that unfolds within the play. Relations between the men of the play, Othello, Roderigo, Iago, and Cassio, undoubtedly form the main theme. Furthermore, each of the men, except Roderigo, also has woman that stands behind and cares for him. But the manor in which these
In the story of Othello, Shakespeare choses to explore, in great depth, the nature of human behaviour and the complexity shown in relationships. This was done most evidently through the main protagonist in the story, Iago. In Iago’s case the theme of human behaviour has been portrayed more as an evil action. Iago is most undeniably a true artist of evil. The same way that people enjoy playing a sport or cooking food, Iago enjoys ruining people’s lives. The term “artist” is being used because he does
Culture Wars and Language Arts Education: Readings of Othello as a School Text by Farouk Mitha B.A., University of Toronto, 1984 M.A., University of London, 1986 M.A., McGill University, 1993 A Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY in the Faculty of Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction © Farouk Mitha, 2007 University of Victoria All rights reserved. This thesis may not be reproduced in whole or in
TASK: context and texts – Othello. William Shakespeare wrote the play “Othello” in the context of the early seventeenth century, a time of conflict between the social values of the traditional medieval English society and the developing renaissance world. He reflects the turbulent times in his depiction of contentious issues such as attitudes to ethnicity in society and he seeks to privilege the values of the emerging humanist philosophy. Shakespeare represents Othello as a moor in a predominantly
English Essay Conflict exists across all levels, places and people in the world; it is a universal concept that has been served under a myriad of different contexts throughout history. The conflict in William Shakespeare’s drama text, “Othello”, and Edgar Allan Poe’s Poem, “The Raven” employs the notion that conflict in essence isn’t uniform, and rather, it is a multifarious experience that people encounter in numerous ways. In Othello, the character Iago plays the role of the Machiavellian villain
“Othello”, Shakespeare’s famous play of love turned wicked by unsupported jealousy, begins in Venice with Iago, a soldier underneath Othello’s command. Conflict is presented in many ways but the main conflicts in ‘Othello’ are between friends and enemies and Othello’s inner conflict. To express these conflicts, Shakespeare uses many techniques. There are many reasons for these conflicts; however the main cause for most of this is Iago. It is clear that this inner conflict of Othello ends up overwhelming
Othello Practice Essay Conflict has the power to change and alter relationships leading to tragic consequences. Shakespeare illustrated this in his play Othello. Through the manipulation of the Villain, Iago, and the protagonist, Othello, the relationships between main characters of the play starts to change. Conflict caused by jealousy, deception and vengeance leads to catastrophic events that alter the relationships of characters. From the onset of the play, Iago expresses his jealousy of
Conflict can arise when those involved perceive a threat to their needs, interests or concerns. It is what evokes conflict that reflects who we are and our individual values. The texts “Othello” by William Shakespeare and “Tri” by Frances Echins explore the concept that conflict is a result of our underlying desires which specifically relate to our individual values. This is often fuelled by strong emotions, desires and goals at any cost. Individuals routinely filter their responses and reactions
Conflict may be experienced by individuals as result of the provocation of others, their environment or may be chosen for selfish purposes. Such conflict always leaves an impact upon individuals, societies or even the larger world. This impact may result in significant changes such as political struggles for racial freedom and equality, or may yield only severe consequences such as death. The latter is true for the Shakespearean play Othello. Here Othello blindly allows others to distort his values