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Papers On Othello
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Social Issues in “Othello” and “The Bluest Eye”
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A five page paper looking at these two works by William Shakespeare and Toni Morrison respectively, dealing with their treatment of social issues such as racism, both in the Elizabethan era and today. The paper shows that what the two protagonists have in common is the degree to which they have internalized their society’s racist impressions of them, and allowed it to corrode their own self-image.
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Othello & Renaissance Humanism
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A 3 page essay, -- using quotes from the original play-- which describes Shakespeare's 'Othello' as a work typical of the Renaissance's emphasis on humanism. The writer discusses the development of Othello's character and the underlying themes of outsider prejudice which run throughout the story. No Bibliography.
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Othello / In The Tradition Of The Renaissance
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A 3 page essay on the play 'Othello' and how it related both to Shakespeare himself and to the Renaissance period. Examples of themes introduced in the story are used to illustrate how Othello was both a hero and outsider... different, yet acceptable, -- and thus, an exemplary figure from Renaissance literature. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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"The Greatest Othello?" -- Laurence Olivier's 1965 Film
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This 4 page report discusses
Sir Laurence Olivier's 1965 film version of Shakespeare's "Othello." The film is
something of a hybrid in that it is actually a filming of the stage production by the
National Theatre of Great Britain. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWothLO.rtf
A Comparison of Themes in Othello and Romeo and Juliet
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This 10 page paper provides an overview and comparison of common themes in two plays by the Bard, William Shakespeare. This paper integrates a view of the major themes in Othello and Romeo and Juliet, and makes distinct comparisons relative to the tragic motif. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Mbwsha.rtf
A CRITICAL MARXIST EXAMINATION OF SHAKESPEARE’S OTHELLO
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This 13 page paper analyzes Shakespeare's Othello for Marxist ideologies and ideas. Examples provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MBshmarx.rtf
A Sociological Look at Shakespeare's Othello
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This 8 page paper evaluates Othello sociologically with attention to racism. The work is viewed in both historical context and in modern terms. The possible intent of the author, and effects of the play, is discussed.
Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA145Oth.rtf
Analysis of William Shakespeare's "Othello," Act I, Scene III
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A 5 page paper which examines the functions this act and scene perform on the play as a whole; considers if the scene reveals any important aspects of a significant character or in the relations between characters; how the scene emphasizes or introduces important themes or ideas within the play; how the scene uses particular symbols or establishes a recurring pattern in the play; and evaluates whether or not the scene furthers the play's action or complicates the play. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Answers to Study Questions For William Shakespeare's "Othello"
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A 12 page paper which provides answers to study questions for William Shakespeare's tragic play, "Othello." The answers are broken down by
act, and cover the play's theme, characters, setting, imagery and symbolism. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGothans.wps
Aspects of Race in Othello
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This 5 page paper considers the portrayal and interpretation of Othello as a moor. Blackness is seen on different levels, with Othello being anything from a noble savage to a black devil. The paper considers this and goes on to place in into context of the society in which it was first performed by looking at the 'masque hall'. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Character Analysis of Iago in William Shakespeare’s “Othello”
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A 5 page paper which examines how Iago functions in the play, and how successful Shakespeare is in achieving his significance. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGothiag.rtf
