The Sources and Representations of the Moor in the Works of Shakespeare One theme consistently reemployed throughout Shakespeare's plays is that of the Other. The Other is usually characterized as a character that is somehow separated, stigmatized, or noted as being different from the mainstream ideal. For the Elizabethan England of Shakespeare's time, it may have been a self-defensive maneuver against the encroachment of something which threatened too close to home (Bartels 450). Bryant lists
Extreme Jealousy in Othello, the Moor of Venice Aristotle's Poetics laid out the definition of tragedy: unlike comedy, the purpose of tragedy is not merely to instruct and delight an audience. Rather, its aim is to allow a cathartic release as a result of the heightened emotional state caused by the events of the tragedy. This idea assumes that the average person can experience these intense emotions vicariously. In Psyche and Symbol in Shakespeare , Alex Aronson contends that the characters
The Impact of Tourism on North York Moors National Park In this study I will investigate the impact of tourism on two honeypot sites in the North York Moors National Park. I will also investigate whether or not tourism in the area is sustainable. Background Information National Parks are areas of beautiful and relatively wild countryside. In 1949 ten national parks were set up by an act of parliament. They were chosen because of their beauty and popularity. There are currently 12 National
the theme very obvious and very clear for readers. I think this book was really well written and the theme is a very good theme for kids to read. James writes a story that keeps you wanting more and gives put a good lesson. Works Cited Meagan Moor Mr. Hyde English Pre-AP, P2 3/10/14
may be grazed over by the average reader when reading the poem for the first time. There, of course, is a greater significance than ten English words. These lines explain that Dickinson knows she is ignorant and naïve; she has never happened across a Moor or the sea, nor has she set out to find and see these things for herself. Why would she admit this? This seems to be a strange confession that she wanted to relay to the reader before any other groundwork was set. These two statements are followed
The Extraordinary Leech Gatherer Wordsworth straightforwardly explained the theme of the poem in its title, Resolution and Independence. He ran into an old man, when he was wandering on the moors. To some extent, Wordsworth saw the silhouette and even the image of himself on the old leech gatherer. At the same time, Wordsworth made this old man his role model, when he thought of himself without any more ambitions and courage in the end. The spirits of this hard working and noble man would save himself
Exploring the Views Expressed by Other Characters about Othello in Act 1 The tragedy “Othello” (1924) is written by William Shakespeare, it is the story of Othello, the protagonist and tragic hero of the play. A moor commanding the armies of Venice, he is a celebrated general and a heroic figure. The events that occur in the first half of the act are all in anticipation of the lead character Othello who we are not immediately introduced to until act 1 scene 2. The play begins mid-way
Section A: Plan of Investigation The Islamic Moors occupied the Iberian Peninsula between 711 CE and 1492 CE, from the Middle Ages of Europe until the conquer of Grenada. This investigation attempts to evaluate the impact of technology and science in Moorish Spain. The relevance of this investigation is found in its inquiry as to the basis of post-Middle Ages European science, which became modern science. The degree to which relatively advanced Islamic astronomy was present in Moorish Spain, the
Othello's relationship with the fair Desdemona. Othello is a powerful general, a Moor, who married Desdemona, the daughter of Barbantio, who was a senator. Jealousy begins the book when every body comes to realize that Othello and Desdemona have eloped. It seems as if every male in the book is in some way in love with Desdemona, whether it is for her looks, for her presence, or because it gives them reason to hate the Moor, Othello, who is her husband. The first sign of envy came from Iago toward Othello
scientists and historians, that power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. William Shakespeare's "Othello, the Moor of Venice" (reprinted in Laurence Perrine and Thomas R. Arp, Literature: Structure, Sound, and Sense, 6th ed. [Fort Worth: Harcourt, 1993] 1060-1147) contains several themes, but one theme in particular supports the truth of this knowledge. In "Othello, the Moor of Venice," the theme of control is one that causes corruption. Othello's control is stolen by Iago and, Iago's overbearing
marries a moor. Bianca innocently takes part in Desdemona's death. Emilia has an opportunity to save Desdemona but sneakingly remains silent. These women are similar because they are treated like they are lower then the men in their days. But they do not let that hold them back. These women take part in anything that pleases them. In no way would they let men tell them what to do! Desdemona was the daughter of the Venetian Senator Brabantio. Against her father's wishes, she marries a moor, Othello
Bronte's inspirational novel, religion is embraced through a series of spiritual explorations. Bronte portrays Jane's character and zest for religion by revealing Jane's transitions from Gateshead to Lowood, Lowood to Thornfield, and Thornfield to Moor House. Each location plays a significant role in the development of Jane's perspective on religion. Jane struggles to acquire true faith in God, which will help her overcome the obstacles of her itinerant life. Jane's first encounter with
He continues with, "you’ll have your daughter cover’d with a Barbary horse; / you’ll have your nephews neigh to you; / you’ll have coursers for cousins and gennets for germans" (1.1.110-114). He even exclaims to Brabantio that "your daughter and the Moor are now making the beast with two backs" (1.1.117-118). Each of these animalistic phrases could be viewed only as Iago’s attempt to anger Brabantio if it were not for the fact that Iago also refers to Othello as an animal when he is alone. In his
guilelessness, credulity and easily aroused passions” (1). Understanding the Elizabethan preconceptions about Moors will permit a deeper understanding of the black characters that Shakespeare created. Works Cited Cowhig, Ruth. “Blacks in English Renaissance Drama.” The Black Presence in English Literature. Ed. David Dabydeen. Manchester: Manchester University Press, 1985. D’Amico, Jack. The Moor in English Renaissance Drama. Tampa: University of South Florida Press, 1991. Jones, Eldred. Othello’s
"She loved me for the dangers I had pass'd, and I loved her that she did pity them" (Othello, I.iii 166-167). William Shakespeare’s tragedy "Othello," is pervaded by a dominant theme, one of love. Othello, the Moor of Venice falls madly in love with a woman named Desdemona. They marry and are very happy together. Othello and Desdemona face many trials during the course of their nine-month marriage. The most notable one occurs when Barbanzio, Desdemona’s father accuses Othello
out with a black ram and committing unjust acts. As time progresses Iago becomes more wrapped up in his lies that he even begins to believe that Othello has slept with his own wife, Emelia, and now he has even more reason to hate "the Moor", "I hate the Moor and it is thought abroad that `twixt my sheets `has done my office"( 55:429-431). Iago is so obsessed with his revenge on Othello that he does not care what happens to anyone else so long as he is happy. In the process of hurting Othello
manifests the virtue of love in all its variegated types through the assorted good and bad characters interacting with each other. H. S. Wilson in his book of literary criticism, On the Design of Shakespearean Tragedy, discusses the love of the Moor for his beloved even at the time of her murder: And when he comes to execute justice upon Desdemona, as he thinks, he has subdued his passion so that he is a compound of explosiveness tenderness. Utterly convinced of Desdemona’s guilt and of
represent Desdemona, and "black ram" when referring to Othello. By using these terms, it shows that he is trying to give a bad impression of Othello when he is speaking to the royal family in Venice, because Othello is a Moor, or a Negro. Iago shows his black hatred for the Moor and his jealousy of Cassio in his first soliloquy and also reveals his evil intentions. 	As the act continues and Othello is being searched for by a group of people, Iago attempts to incite Othello into anger against
of Renaissance women as silent, she condemns Othello for his false accusations against her mistress, Desdemona. Later in the play, after finding Desdemona killed, Emilia challenges silence again: "As ignorant as dirt! Thou hast done a deed-... / The Moor hath killed my mistress!" (5.2. 171,174). Although Othello tells Emilia that it would be "best" for her to remain silent, she ignores his request and ridicules him for killing "sweet" Desdemona (5.2. 169). Secondly, Emilia mentally challenges the
toward Rochester. After treating Rochester coolly for weeks, Jane says, "Mrs. Fairfax, I saw, approved me" (272; ch. 25). The same kind of attributes are displayed by Hannah the housekeeper at Moor House. The same kind of close loyal bond is also displayed by Hannah. When Jane knocks on the door of Moor House , it is Hannah who answers and turns her away. Hannah’s loyalty to the family causes her to distrust strangers and attempt to protect their interests. She refuses to allow Jane to even speak