Level 3 English 3.8 AS 91479 Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts Othello, or also known as the Tragedy of Othello, the moor of Venice, is a tragedy by William Shakespeare written between 1602 and 1603, with its premier on the first of November, 1604. The majority of Shakespeare’s career was bracketed by the Elizabethan era, “which was an epoch in English history marked by Elizabeth I (1558-1603).” Elizabeth I was the queen regnant of England, different
Othello essay There are many views of a text as there are responses, Othello, by William Shakespeare gives a unique look into Elizabethan culture with its controversial views on women and its enlightening view on the malevolent mindset expressed through the character of Iago. Othello can be watched through a feminist view, shaped by Shakespeare’s portrayal of the independent female character of Emilia and Desdemona; a controversial feat for an Elizabethan writer. Shakespeare portrayal of the psychoanalytical
William Shakespeare’s Othello has the ability to speak to responders of different times and places as they all share different perspectives, including feminism, gay, lesbian and queer, which makes it such a ‘great text.’ Shakespeare reflects Elizabethan contexts and values whilst depicting a tragedy instigated by jealousy and mistrust. Geoffery Sax’s representation Othello, a film directed in 2001 focuses on the role of women after the feminist movement, being set in modern London fuelled by racial
Shakespeare’s Othello? Discuss this with reference to at least two texts. William Shakespeare’s Othello has the ability to speak to responders of different times and places as they all share different perspectives, including feminism, gay, lesbian and queer, which makes it such a ‘great text.’ Shakespeare reflects Elizabethan contexts and values whilst depicting a tragedy instigated by jealousy and mistrust. Geoffery Sax’s representation Othello, a film directed in
Throughout Shakespeare’s play ‘Othello,’ it is obvious to the audience that the title character exists in a hostile world. However, is it just Othello who finds himself having to battle against this hostility, or do other characters also find themselves in a world that is seemingly inimical? In this essay, I will discuss the extent to which principle characters in Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’ could be classed as outsiders, and the reasons why Shakespeare depicts them as such. Straight from Act One, Scene
the time difference. The play of ‘Othello’ written by Shakespeare in the 16th century is a tragedy. 16th century Elizabethan society was a very patriarchal society, women were roles were suppressed and had little to no say in what they did. Racial prejudice was also apparent and ‘black’ males were considered to be in lower social status than all others. Tim Nelson’s “O” (2001) is a modern representation of Othello in a modern context and still brings about
William Shakespeare’s Othello derived from the original Aristotelian views of a tragedy, pursues the tragic downfall of a great and noble man, through the manipulative and scheming efforts of another ultimately causing the futile destruction of life and order. Othello is a text that incorporates the themes and issues that inextricably existed in its time, in today’s society and beyond. The texts central issues of racism, evil versus good, manipulation, women’s roles and the worship of heroes are
OTHELLO ESSAY Can a single reading explain the meaning of the play? The play Othello by William Shakespeare has been and continues to be interpreted and contextualised ever since it was first performed in 1604 for King James I. Hence multiple readings must be considered in order to explain the full meaning of Othello. One perspective could be that Shakespeare made Othello in such a way as to please his intended audience, the people of the Elizabethan era. Hence Othello could be read as a traditional
literary work Othello is a text that presents the audience with many universal themes that are still relevant to us today, making his works transcend time and remain relevant modern societyAlthough this text was written many years ago we can still relate to the themes presented, now more than ever, our interpretation of Shakespeare’s work is determined not just by the text itself, but by our own understanding of context, values and attitudes. Thus creating many critical readings of Othello based on these
William Shakespeare’s tragedy Othello is a polysemic and subjective play of the Elizabethan era that focuses on concerns of racial, gender stereotypes and the power of jealousy whilst being open to limitless interpretations. As a 17th century text it encompasses the racial divide and patriarchal values of its zeitgeist, while focusing the plot on the universal and ageless issues of jealousy and passion. It is this enduring nature of the text that allows my view to be augmented through a range