According to The Merriam-Webster dictionary, a parody is defined as “a piece of writing, music, etc., that imitates the style of someone or something else in an amusing way”. Despite this, a parody can also be used as recognition towards the original writer to appreciate a piece of work. Incorporated into Ann-Marie MacDonald’s modern drama “Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet), are two of Shakespeare’s remarkable tragedies “Othello” and “Romeo and Juliet”. MacDonald uses the two tragedies to create her modern play “Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)”, that portrays itself as being a parody and also a tribute to Shakespeare’s work that is reinforced with the changing of the original tragedies, the characters involved in the plays, and also both MacDonald and Shakespeare’s outstanding writing style.
In the modern play “Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)”, MacDonald uses her own rare ideas and style that allows her to take a different approach to the central event of the Othello, and Romeo and Juliet. In the original plays, the tragic event is what caused the downfall of the main characters. By the appearance of MacDonald’s character Constance at very crucial parts of the plays causes them to take plot twist. MacDonald thinks that by interrupting important parts of the play with her character Constance, it will allow the characters such as Desdemona, Othello, Romeo and Juliet, to escape their downfalls. For instance, in the original play “Othello” we see Othello’s downfall when he starts believing Iago’s plan. But, in MacDonalds play she introduces her character Constance that intelligently interrupts Othello and Iago’s conversation, which in turn changes the plot of the play:
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These speeches create a sense of humor within them while still being wrote in iambic pentameter. Macdonald also integrates many knows aspects of other Shakespeare plays into her parody. In Act three scene 4, a ghost appears into the parody such as the ghost in Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” that comes to tell the truth about who murdered King Hamlet. In MacDonald’s case, the ghost appears to tell Constance the truth about the author who Constance is looking for.
In conclusion, Ann-Marie MacDonald successfully creates her own humorous parody of Shakespeare’s tragedies “Othello” and “Romeo and Juliet”. MacDonald does this as a tribute to Shakespeare as she provides many comparisons between her play and Shakespeare’s play, she even uses some lines from both “Othello” and “Romeo and Juliet” in her work.
Othello in William Shakespeare's Play Most of the characters in "Othello" perceive Othello as unclean and
In the play, Othello by William Shakespeare throughout the entire play it had portrayed symbolism and foreshadowing. These had influenced the most of the characters to act in a foolish ways. This leads us to a suspense ending that caused loved ones to go against each other. By not realizing what is going on between the characters can cause confusing in the plans of the play. Likewise, by connecting each of the following character made it seem we might have knew something was going to happen at the end. Throughout the play we are able to recognize that the handkerchief is played as an important part with all the characters. This is done by showing how each one of the characters is acting with it being loss. Due to it being misplaced some of the characters will do something they normally wouldn’t have done.
In the play Othello, Shakespeare uses many literary devices to help the reader understand the theme of the story. One of those many literary devices used in the play, is the wide range of irony. Throughout the pages of the book the reader will see the use of dramatic, situational, and verbal irony. Shakespeare does not use irony in an understated way, it is very direct, and can be found on almost every page of the book. The use of irony creates suspense, and adds interest as to what will happen.
Heilman, Robert B. “Wit and Witchcraft: an Approach to Othello.” Shakespeare: Modern Essays in Criticism. Ed. Leonard F. Dean. Rev. Ed. Rpt. from The Sewanee Review, LXIV, 1 (Winter 1956), 1-4, 8-10; and Arizona Quarterly (Spring 1956), pp.5-16.
Picture this- William Harold Shakespeare, the most coveted playwriter in the history of the world, sitting at his desk, perspicaciously pondering over what shall become his most prominant and delicated tragedy of yet. Of course, given what little is known about Shakespeere displays, such deepseated imagery cannot simply be accomplished without first the propriety of haste and vinction.And yet, his very own rhetorical vibe displays allows such a vague pictoration to be concieved. Throughout the whole of Othello, the great Shakespeare remarks through an astounding displays show of pronouns, allitteration, and cacophonous diction his own resentment of both the King of Italy and the poor conditions of the said novelist.
A simple definition of a parody is an imitation. My personal example of a parody can be seen by referring to my “Fifth Grade Commencement Address.” My piece is ironic in that my address takes place at a fifth grade graduation rather than in high school or college setting. Secondly, I ridicule commencement address clichés such as when I begin to quote Dr. Seuss’ Oh, the Places You’ll Go (32). Finally, I made the class president Donald Trump’s imaginary son, and throughout the essay I mock Trump. For example, when I write “…some of us will become hall monitors to help keep our halls clear of undesirable new students,” I am mocking Trump’s stance on Syrian refugees as well as Mexican immigration (30). These are only a few examples of how my writing reflects my understanding of
Texts and their appropriations reflect the context and values of their times. Within Shakespeare’s Othello and Geoffrey Sax’s appropriation of Othello, the evolution of the attitudes held by Elizabethan audiences and those held by contemporary audiences can be seen through the context of the female coupled with the context of racism. The role of the female has developed from being submissive and “obedient” in the Elizabethan era to being independent and liberated within the contemporary setting. The racism of the first text is overtly xenophobic and natural, whilst the “moor” is unnatural whereas the updated context portrays Othello’s race as natural and racism as unnatural. Therefore these examples show how Shakespeare’s Othello, and it’s appropriation, Geoffrey sax’s Othello, reflect the context and values of their times.
“I asked her to wear something revealing, so she showed up in a prophet's toga.”(CITE) Jarod Kintz’s words are an example of miscommunication, or failure to comprehend meaning. In this case, it is implied that one person misunderstood the message of another, but incomprehension also applies to problems other than falsely interpreted requests. Incomprehension can occur when people misinterpret another’s words or intentions, or when a person misreads situations or events. The outcome described in Kintz’s quote is unexpected and unintended, but there are instances of incomprehension that have consequences of greater severity. Perhaps a classic tragedy with a high body count falls under these parameters.
In Act three, Scene three, Desdemona agrees to speak to Othello in Cassio’s behalf) As Desdemona and Cassio discuss Cassio’s loss of rank and trust in Othello’s eyes. Iago brings to Othello’s attention the discussion taking place between Cassio and Desdemona. Iago knowing full well why the discussion is happening. Iago hints the pair seems to be spending a lot of time together. Iago plants the seed of doubt in Othello’s mind Othello begins to ponder the idea of whether Iago suspicions are true.
Snyder, Susan. "Beyond the Comedy: Othello" Modern Critical Interpretations, Othello Ed. Harold Bloom, Pub. Chelsea House New Haven CT 1987. (page 23-37)
Othello is a man of romantic nature. He fell in love with the beautiful Desdemona. He was accused of stealing her away from her father. Othello was of a different race and did not fit in with her family. Othello makes a plea for Desdemona and tells his story which wooed her to begin with. Othello tells of the love that her father showed him since his boyish days. This was like a match made in heaven that overcame many obstacles which got in their way. Othello could not understand why he was good enough to work and fight alongside of her father, but was not good enough for his daughter.
Othello is a man who is respected as a General in the Army. Brabanzio even considered him a friend. Thanks to Iago planting a seed in Brabanzio ear about his daughter, Desdemona, Brabanzio accused Othello of taking his daughter away from him by means of drugs or poision. Othello has fought on the battle-field and now finds himself on a very different kind of battle-field. He finds himself in a position of being forced to defend his honor, friendship and his love. There has been accusations made against Othello, so in a room filled with signors, masters, the Duke, and Brabanzio, Othello has a strategy of battlement in his own way. He tells the Duke to send for Desdemona, “Send for the lady to the Sagittary, And let her speak of me before her father” (1.3-115-116).
The Tragedy of Othello William Shakespeare’s, The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice, from the sixteenth century is an excellent example of Renaissance humanism. “A poet of unparalleled genius, Shakespeare emerged during the golden age of England under the rule of Elizabeth I.”(Fiero 3:98) He produced comedies, tragedies, romances and histories. According to Webster’s pocket dictionary, a tragedy is defined as a form of drama in which the protagonist comes to a disaster, as through a flaw in character, and in which the ending is usually marked by pity or sorrow. I would like to concentrate on the character Iago and the theme of deceit.
Use of Humor in Romeo and Juliet & nbsp; Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare's most famous plays. One. could give many reasons as to why this play became such a huge success, but one of the most important reasons could be the use of humour in the play. The main reason for doing this could be to relieve the tensions in the play. and to entertain and keep the Elizabethan audience interested. &
The pattern of moving from sanity to psychosis also parallels the decay of both the plays. Opehlia is introduced to the audience as a worthy lady who is normal for the Elizabethan era. Desdemona is also introduced in this light, along side her noble husband Othello. As the play moves from harmony to chaos, the sanity of both Opehlia and Othello diminishes. As both plays move closer toward complete discord, the minds of Othello and Ophelia grow madder and madder. The final outcome, is of course, the deaths of the innocent ladies, and for the plays the final outcome is utter destruction and misery of Denmark and Venice. The role of the "innocent lady" provides a symbol of sanity in addition to being a symbol for happiness and harmony. As the role fades away in both plays, the sanity and harmony parallels the pattern and also fades.