We may go round our history books either lambasting or extolling powerful leaders, but we will always come to the conclusion that power does corrupt a man. The thirst for power is unbounded and the lamentable consequences often quash a man. Getting power is just the onset of melancholy, disaster, lugubriousness and sorrow. All the leaders throughout history were undoubtedly very strong and were feared but we often learn that they were sordid, uncouth, perpetrators, lascivious, perplexed and unscrupulous. They often committed a myriad of staggering sins and believed they were masters of perpetuity.
Iago’s mendaciousness scorched Othello’s sanity beyond repair. Iago’s villainous behavior and Othello’s radical demeanor both stand for part of every man in contrasting ways. Each if those qualities is regrettably embedded within each of us. The qualities he thrives on throughout Othello, by William Shakespeare, are the ones we’re most ashamed of. In his soliloquy in Act 2 Scene 2 Line 380 he’s especially brutal towards Desdemona in his plans showing no shame what so ever.
By using short and snappy sentences and question marks Shakespeare shows Capulet’s rage and anger. This can be seen when he says “my fingers itch” and “Is she not proud?” This quote shows us that Capulet has become so enraged that he’d even resort to domestic violence which links in to the social historical context – patriarchy. He owned Juliet and got to decide what would be done with her. Furthermore by using short sentences it shows that Capulet is so angry that he’s ‘thinking out loud’ and all the words are spilling out of his mouth without him even thinking about it. By firing short and rapid questions it shows that he doesn’t want an answer, as he isn’t giving anyone time to reply but also that he doesn’t want to hear an answer which would displease him.
But the Noble wailed with anger, that his speech became scrabbled and uncertain. His face lit with redness, his veins ruptured through his skin, threatening to get rid of them and destroy their lives. Fortunato and Montresor were staggered by his tone and words but Montresor came up with a demented plan that would make the Noble think twice of his own life. "How dare he speak in such tone, we've worked for him so long!" furiously said Fortunato.
Othello is an Instrument of Divine Lightning too Often in life when people are faced to deal with a difficult situation, the people surrounding them suffer as well. This is demonstrated by many works of literature, and in particular, by tragedies, in which the suffering of the tragic hero brings troubles and pain on those around him. William Shakespeare’s Othello exemplifies this through Desdemona and Cassio’s downfalls, both of which are brought about by Othello’s jealous and impulsive nature, proving that one shouldn’t blindly trust others like Othello does which causes him to become an instrument and not just a victim,”…of the divine lightning,” of fate. Although Desdemona is Othello’s wife, his envious nature and rash disposition hurt Desdemona perhaps the most and even bring about her death although she is completely innocent of the adultery which Othello suspects she has committed. To convey Othello’s disdain for Desdemona’s supposed infidelity, Shakespeare uses an animal motif which is present throughout most of the play.
There is a real sense of danger and fear. The poem sets a stormy scene, with the word “wild” repeated at the start to show how wild and violent the storm is, and leaving us in no doubt as the mood of the poem. The sea is high and the gale has a steady “roar” with use of onomatopoeia emphasizing the sounds of the wind blowing brutally. There is a sense of personification with the “undertone muttering” with “incessant” showing that this noise continues all the time. This develops into ‘demoniac laughter’, which links the devil to the storm, making it seem evil and hostile.
The king was always concerned the idea of madness and often said things like Oh, dear God, don’t let me go mad! In the end it seemed that his decisions beginning with the splitting of the kingdom showed a growing madness within. During that storm he finally cracked. I was extremely grateful although horrified when Lear split the kingdom. It was a great honour to be receiving this gift but I don’t believe it was in the kingdom’s best interest.
He often uses very hateful words and foreshadows what is to come in the future. In his final speech in this scene he uses the words, ‘...convert to bitterest gall’. The use of the word ‘gall’ which translates to poison gives us the impression that Tybalt would rather Romeo dead and out of his way. It also shows his anger towards Romeo making us wonder as to what is going to happen between the two of them. This quote indicates that they may be a fierce battle between the two as t shows plotting and cursing.
He openly glorifies Cordus and laughs at those who physically accused him as well as the person who was behind the accusations. More importantly, he compares the principate to tyranny, and this is where it is imperative to take Tacitus’ background into consideration. A large amount of Tacitus' real life was during the time that Domitian, the last emperor of the Flavian Dynasty, was in control. Domitian’s administration as emperor is overwhelmingly characterized with tyranny and corruption. This negative depiction of tyranny during Tacitus’ real life influences and can explain his bitter attitude toward signs of tyranny before his day, including this trial and death of Cordus which he holds as “cause célèbre” (L&R II,
Here he stating the storm may be an issue to Kent but since he, himself, has other, more important issues at hand, the storm doesn’t matter. The other issues King Lear is referring to is his daughters. His daughters have treated him like dirt and kicked him to the curbs. Since then, Lear has been lashing out, and has shown anger towards his daughters. The storm represents this anger.