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A detailed overview of the classic of Othello by William Shakespeare

This paper investigates the use of music and song in Shakespeare's plays. It is useful as a source document for students of English literature.

Did you know that Shakespeare wrote a play so bad it wouldn't even be accepted by Fox if were sold as a movie today? Does that mean Shakespeare isn't the genius we've told he was?

Shakespeare's plays are, to many students, obscure, unnecessary tools with which literature teachers punish students. This article explains why every high school and college student should be required to read them - and how to make them enjoy it.

Iago is keenly aware of the limitations and weaknesses of gendered existence.

A look at self-consciousness, racism, true innocence, and self-destruction as viewed through the character of Othello as portrayed by Orson Welles.

An argument regarding the issue of misplaced trust in Shakespeare's Othello.

A summary and narrative breakdown of the exposition, rising and falling action of the play Othello by William Shakespeare.

Discussion of how the audience becomes emotionally involved in Shakespeare's Othello, balancing between sympathy and judgment by Shakespeare's expert play writing.

Othello is a complex play from which some of Shakespeare's most universal themes are conveyed. What makes men and women honorable, and why does their virtue drive others into envy? The essence of this message stands alone in two important characters.

Analysis of the sexual and racial implications of Shakespeare's use of the word "black" in Othello, The Moor of Venice.

In Act V, Scene II of Shakespeare's "Othello", the Moorish general's life and fortune are finally unraveled by the malicious Iago. Mr. Stolyarov summarizes this climactic scene and discusses its literary significance.

"Othello" is a tragedy that portrays the growth of unjustified jealousy and the destruction of love.

A look at how jealousy is a major theme throughout the play Othello and how it drives each character toward specific actions

Shakespeare's Othello is a drama, which relies entirely too much on circumstantial evidence. The handkerchief is used as the one and only piece of major evidence to prove the infidelity of Othello's wife Desdemona.

Shakespeare uses his women characters in his play "Othello" to express some non-popular beliefs about the progressive nature of women status.

In the tragedy Othello, William Shakespeare uses complex character traits to enhance his ideas and theme of the play.

William Shakespeare's famous tragedy "Othello" uses images of light and dark not only in dealing with race but as a metaphor demonstrating themes of good and evil, chasteness and impurity, love and hate.

How one can easily be manipulated as shown in Othello.

"Shakespeare's Othello is a wonderful example of a text which has no used by date."
Discuss this statement through close reference to Shakespeare's original text and two different ways of considering Othello.

Through each character's speech and actions, we learn about the character's desires, intentions, motivations, and dreams. Various aspects of figurative speech are seen throughout Shakespeare's "Othello."

Othello greatly resembles another piece of literature.

This paper will examine Shakespeare's Othello using Post-Colonial literary theory as its touchstone.

The 1952 version of The Tragedy of Othello: The Moor of Venice is an adaptation of a famous William Shakespeare play that was edited, produced, and directed by a single man: Orson Welles--the self-proclaimed "one man band."

An essay comparing and contrasting Greek and Elizabethan culture and dramatic tragedy.

Examines the quickening tempo of the play, and the corresponding character shift seen in Othello.

William Shakespeare's Othello explores the fatal consequences of an interracial marriage. The plays most dramatic symbol - Desdemona's handkerchief - conjures ideas of broken promises, infidelity, lecherous behavior, and stained bed sheets.

Is Iago good or evil in Othello?

"Othello," written by William Shakespeare and "A Doll's House," written by Henrik Isben are two works in drama that despite their contrasting drama types (a Shakespearean drama, and a modern drama,) contain characters whose persona

In the latter part of his career, Shakespeare seems to move into a darker realm with his writing, especially as he moves into the mature tragedies - Hamlet, Othello, Macbeth, and King Lear. In all of these plays, the villains and concepts of nihilism emerge.

Deals with the classic literary conflict of "self v. other." Specific examples of this theme are from Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire and William Shakespeare's Othello.

Shakespeare's tale of racial otherness has been redone in O, Miramax Films' adaptation of Othello, a film delayed from general release for 2 years. The protagonist's otherness and visibility are on display, giving clues to American racial attitudes.

An in-depth look into the juxtaposition of the characters Olivia and Viola in the classic Shakespeare play Twelfth Night, or What You Will

In The Tragedy of Macbeth, Shakespeare demonstrates how the most formidable and destructive evil originates from the human will to overthrow the laws of nature.

A look at the controvery about Shylock as being anti-Semitic and the realities of how he fits into the overall play, "The Merchant of Venice" with critics making more oput of a relatively minor character than Shakespeare might have wanted

An essay that looks at the elements of Gothicism and Italian Revenge Plays found in Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Cask of the Amontillado."

John Donne's Sonnet 14 is a primal scream for help from a lost soul, with violent and shocking imagery.

Human nature and the consequences thereof are the central theme of many of Shakespeare's works. This essay discusses how King Lear reflects humankind, while comparing the story to various other works of literature.

None of us learn in quite the same way. Many cannot demonstrate in a written report what they learned in a book. Here are 6 enjoyable, informative and measureable projects to make which demonstrate what learners have gained from material.

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is modeled after the original Globe Theatre of the 16th and 17th centuries. The new season has been announced.

Each year more and more women are scarred physically, mentally and sometimes lose their life. It's closer than you think.

Actor Michael Emerson has won over critics and fans in the role of Ben on the hit show "Lost." Read on to learn about Emerson's career on stage and screen, discover some fun facts about his personal life, and find out what he has to say about the character Ben Linus.

This paper offers an introductory, yet in-depth analysis [not summary] of Shakespeare's play Measure for Measure.

For centuries, the intricate characters in William Shakespeare's plays have enchanted audiences all over the world. Particularly fascinating are the villains of his plays, with Iago being the most interesting.

Sexism in Othello is blatant. The women are completely governed by men and they are killed for speaking up. Desdemona was killed by Othello, and Emilia was killed by Iago.

In this article I propose to examine Middle English through one of William Shakespeare's dramas, Othello. The extracts are taken from Act III.3, and Act IV.2.

"Othello" is one of Shakespeare's most tragic plays. It deals with how lies and deception can tear apart a relationship and cause great pain and sorrow.

A Tragic Fellow--That Othello

In the Opera Othello, one must not expect a happy ending. Trust within love is lost and one man's sinister plan succeeds. It is truely a tragic story that is not to be forgotten.

Jealousy is a powerful emotion, one that can destroy relationships, and consume the mind. Whether sexual or platonic, once the seed of jealousy is planted it can lead to devastating consequences.

"making the beast with two backs" Desdemona and Cassio commit adulrety in Othello's Imagination

Containing three you probably expect and at least two surprises, and a handful of omissions guaranteed to drive some crazy.

"Nothing in this world has only one side to it" (Potok 344). This quote from The Gift of Asher Lev tells how ambiguity is present in everything.

A thesis statement, or a declaration of the main point in an academic paper, is the most important sentence any paper will include. This article shows how to write it well.

It's always challenging for movie studios to gauge what the public is thinking. Whether the public will go for a despicable anti-hero character in "Hancock" can be determined based on how much of the public forgives and accepts vices in notable people...

A "woman" is ultimately a human being who is confident and comfortable in his/her femininity. The complex nature of human sexuality discourages stereotypical and mundane identities, thus ruling out the anatomical explanation.

Elizabethan poet and playwright William Shakespeare was the ultimate wordsmith, and countless modern expressions have evolved from his writings. Here are several of my own favorites.

Acknowledged as one of the greatest writers that ever lived, Shakespeare was also one of the most mysterious.

If you want your kids to learn Shakespeare, try these movies.

William Shakespeare is arguably one of the most important figures in English literature, contributing not only numerous plays but also his sonnets. Here examined is the man's life, and how both others and myself view his works.

Tips on how to teach Shakespeare to kids

An essay that discusses the "madness" motif in Shakespeare's plays, specifically his exploration of insanity in the plays Hamlet and Macbeth. Take a closer look at characters and quotes from both plays to explore Shakespeare's interest in madness.

how both Shakespeare as a writer and Galileo as an astronomial visionary shaped their times as well as the future

The heart is a powerful cultural symbol. In Shakespeare's works we find a compendium of the metaphorical usage of the word "heart".

Shakespeare's language gives everybody trouble. This is a guide to ways to make the language easier.

What follows is a review of Robert F. Willson Jr.'s non-fiction historical study of several of Shakespeare's well known works and the films inspired by them.

Comparison of the writing style's of two of England's most popular authors.

President Bush has confessed to brushing up on his Shakespeare. Here's a suggested reading list from the Complete Works of William Shakespeare that any Commander-in-Chief should peruse.

William Shakespeare was a great writer, but he didn't always get it right the first time...

CHICAGO - Anthony Hopkins returns with his unparalleled eyes of terror in "Fracture" for a sly brain battle with Ryan Gosling.

Check out this article for great online resources to everything Aladdin.

Poem - on spreading good or ill will: "Downtrodden from the daily mines, I hope you raise my mood. Your grin, it mirrors Frankenstein's With Ahab's attitude. How you cheer me, When you're near me, You endear me, As you jeer me...."

Well this will be the layout for Adventureland and its attractions.

Social and Literary commentary on what was supposedly Shakespeare's first play.

Science fiction's a fluid genre that changes with the course of time. It's a literary voice that evolves with a generation, the genre borne out of wonderment, out of curiosity, to satisfy the age-old question of "What if?"

The Gunpowder plot happened hundreds of years ago, but speculation still exists as to whether or not justice was provided for all.

Al Pacino is fairly adept at playing the Devil. In some cases literally, but mostly he disguises it through characters who exude a know-it-all attitude and would be happy to share their secrets with you but only at a huge cost.

A Few Friendly songs from the opera that even non-opera fans can enjoy

The major effect of the Pardoner's presence is to focus the reader's attention to questions of performance and performativity...

William Shakespeare created works that live on even centuries after they were written. If you are one who considers Shakespeare's words an of out dated, difficult to understand language and adamantly reply "it's Greek to me," you are quoting William Shakespeare!

Shakespeare can be immensely confusing and overwhelming. This article will provide you with a few simple tips to help you ease into both simple understanding and deeper meaning in any of Shakespeare's works.

For hundreds of years, scholars have fought over the true identity of William Shakespeare.

There's been much speculation and debate about the true authorship of Shakespeare.

This is a critical review of the information supplied by PBS in its telling of the life and tiems of Shakespeare.

Professional actors often need to discover the power dynamics between characters at a glance. You can learn to use this easy technique to do the same. All you need to do to better understand Shakespeare is learn the difference between two simple words.

William Shakespeare, the best-known figure in Renaissance literature, if not all of literature, was born April 23, 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, a town near London.

A look into William Shakespeare and a summarization of his last completed play, The Tempest.

Shakespeare was greatly influenced by Roman writers, including Ovid, Virgil, and Suetonius. One of the most well known instances of this is the play Hamlet, in which Shakespeare's main character, Hamlet, is better understood having read Virgil's Aeneid.

Most modern producers and critics of Shakespeare (read: feminists who hate the word "taming") don't just get it wrong when they revise: they make it worse. For example, take the Royal Shakespeare Company's recent production of "Shrew" at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford.

An Overview of the Shakespeare Authorship Problem, in the form of an essay.

Disclaimer: I am not an expert on Shakespearean acting. However, when my director cast me in Midsummer Night's Dream, I became an expert on becoming his worst nightmare. Eventually, I learned from my mistakes. Hopefully, you will never make them.

Jon Jory has a true love of theatre and interpretation, but he likes to think outside the box in his directing of plays. A play can be interpreted in any number of ways, depending on what we want to see in it: "Shakespeare does not mean; we mean by Shakespeare."

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is in full swing by summer. Here are some things I discovered planning a trip there.

A short discussion of love and desire in Shakespeare.

The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival is a great cultural event. It is something everyone can enjoy while keeping the arts alive. Every year it brings is over 30,000 spectators to Lake Tahoe's shores.

The Forest Park Shakespeare festival offers a great cultural summer experience.

Some tips and suggestions for a trip to Ashland, Oregon to see the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Let's give Shakespeare his due. While also remembering there were other great British dramatists as well.

Why does Shakespeare sometime do away with poetry and introduce prose in his plays?