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A 6 page essay that analyzes Act I, Scene 3 from Shakespeare's Othello. The writer argues that this scene is pivotal both to the structure of the play and its characterization. No other sources cited.
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goes to great pains to establish certain elements that are intrinsic to the structure of the play. As this suggests, this scene works toward achieving Shakespeares thematic goals on multiple
levels. First of all, this scene presents and offers initial development of the character of each of the principal players in the tragedy. Furthermore, An examination of this scene --
its content pertaining to characterization and action that progresses the plot -- demonstrates that this particular scene is pivotal to the overall meaning of the play, and without it, the
narrative would lose both cohesion and meaning. Scene III opens with the Duke of Venice consulting with various senators about the fact that Turks are threatening the Venetian-held Island
of Cyprus. In this manner, Shakespeare introduces the need for Othello to leave Venice, a fact that will play a significant role in the plot. Brabantio, the father of
Othellos bride Desdemona, approaches the Duke and accuses Othello of having stolen away his daughter via "spells and medicine." Brabantios quarrel with Othello is legitimate and one can easily
see his point-of-view. He welcomed Othello into his home and was courteous to him, never dreaming that his only daughter, the light of his life, would become so moved by
Othellos stories that she would fall in love with this dark soldier. Furthermore, Desdemona has always been a meek and gentle daughter. It seems inconceivable to Brabantio that his
beautiful daughter would gladly marry an older man so unlike her in background and temperament. However, for the purposes of the plays structure, the point is not the disagreement between
Brabantio and Othello. This is made evident in this scene because all animosity between Othello and his father-in-law is quickly resolved once Brabantio hears Othellos side of it and is
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