Examples Of Lightness In Othello

First, you are going to take a gray toned brown color to sculpt your cheeks to give your face definition. Then, you are going to use a light colored concealer under your eyes to bring forward the top of your cheekbones. The latest makeup trend popping up on the beauty scene is contouring and highlighting. Using the Shade and Light palette by Kat Von D, makeup artists contrast colors to bring out beautiful features in its user. As opposed to these beauty gurus, Shakespeare contrasts light vs. dark, in which darkness represents negative and where lightness represents positive characteristics, through the character of Othello, social ideas, and the pivotal commitments made. This idea of those associated with blackness being bad influences people

When talking of the inner workings of a woman, Iago blatantly states his beliefs of a woman and her intentions. Iago believes that “If [a woman] be fair and wise, fairness and wit,/ The one’s for use, the other useth.” (II.i.128-9) The white and fair are regarded as intelligent people and are praised in a way that they may receive the best due to their superior characteristics. These white women have the best qualities because all characteristics associated with whiteness are of higher standards. In contrast to his previous statement, Iago goes on to say that “If [a woman] be black, and thereto have a wit,/ She’ll find a white that shall her blackness fit.” (II.i.131-2) Black, in this case, is referring to a person who is unattractive, providing a contrast to the beliefs previously stated. Black was used in a negative light in order to describe a person whether it was based on their looks or their intelligence. People of this “low standing” were to hope to find someone of better qualities who would accept them for who they are. Similar ideas were used during the 1950s, when segregation was prevalent in the United States. African Americans, during this time, were referred to as unintelligent, as they were inferior to the white Americans. Society instills ideas into its citizens, which then translates into their

Othello is truly angered by the possibility of Desdemona cheating on him with Cassio. Othello kneels and “arise[s], black vengeance, from thy hollow cell” (III.iii.448) in order to make a commitment with Iago to ensue revenge on his wrongdoer, Cassio. This dark agreement between Iago and Othello leads to great violence within their lives. This arising spirit from Othello seems to come from hell, as this evil side awakes from the inside of him and comes forth through his commitment of getting revenge on his enemy. Desdemona is distraught by the prior confrontation with her husband, Othello. Iago aids Desdemona, as she promises that “Here I kneel:/ If e’er my will did trespass ‘gainst his love/… Comfort forswear me” (IV.ii.150-8). Desdemona’s kneeling ceremony represents the great love she has for Othello. Even through the horrible situations Othello has put her through, like slapping her, Desdemona continues to care and commit herself to Othello. Desdemona’s commitment is strictly due to her love and strength, representing light and purity. These agreements bring forth loving and hateful promises for Othello and