Essays and Research Papers on Othello

(7 pp) Throughout time and space, even in a "galaxy, far far away," humans ask themselves about the why of an event. We believe that if we can figure our the "why" of something, then at least we have established that there is some logic in the Universe. Our logic ...

(5 pp) In the Orson Welles' 1952 film, Othello begins where it should end, with the funeral procession for Othello and Desdemona The horizontal Othello and Desdemona are glimpsed between the tall vertical spears of armored soldiers, other times in long shot. Then viewed from an overhead, probably a crane shot, suddenly there is ...

This 5 page paper addresses the problem of racism in America by examining the same theme in Shakespeare's Othello. The OJ Simpson case is viewed as a modern day situation that bears similarities to the plot of Othello. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses how the character of Iago is often very slippery in his use of language and uses it to undermine or essentially destroy the stability of the play. He does this by undermining what we perceive to be honor, reputation, and love within the play. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page report discusses the fact that there were a number of reasons that Shakespeare’s Othello killed his wife. Jealousy, idealism, revenge, control and stupidity all serve as just part of the reason Othello acted so blindly. The reasons that have been suggested as the basis for Othello’s murder of Desdemona all exist but are only singular characteristics of ...

A paper which looks at the way in which both Othello and Desdemona become victims of the constraints of the patriarchal system in ‘Othello’ and how this is a major contribution to the tragedy which eventually befalls them both. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper considers the characters of Desdemona and Emilia in Shakespeare's Othello. The characters of these two women, both victims of their husbands, are examined and contrasted noting both similarities and differences. The bibliography cites 1 source.

A 5 page paper which examines the character of Iago and demonstrates how he uses the love of Othello to destroy him. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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.

This 5 page paper supports the thesis that Othello is replete with opposites such as living and dying, black and white and good and evil. Quotes from the play are included. No other sources cited.

This 5 page report discusses the fact that of all the issues Shakespeare shows his audience in “Othello,” it is jealousy that is most constantly presented and the one that has an impact on every character in the play. But for the title character, jealousy and pride, misplaced though they were, were the most powerful of all emotional motivators. It proves ...

A 5 page paper discussing Iago's ability to deceive as presented in Act III Scene 3. Iago exhibits the behavior of the "frog years" of middle school, where normal children begin to learn the real lessons of life and the value of honesty in relationships. If they learn well enough, those entering middle ...

A 5 page paper which examines a particular scene from Shakespeare's "Othello." The scene is that which involves Emilia's discovery of Desdemona's handkerchief and her decision to give it to her husband Iago, unaware of his intentions. This scene is discussed in terms of character, setting, symbolism, language, tone, revelations about character, foreshadowing, conflicts, subplots, and transformations. No additional sources ...

A 5 page research paper that examines the manner in which Shakespeare explores the nature of good and evil in Othello. The writer focuses on the skill of Iago's linguistic manipulation of Othello, as he propels a good man toward a heinous crime. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page analysis of Hamlet and Othello, with an emphasis on what passages in the lay reveal about Othello's character, as opposed to Hamlet's. No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. Emilia in Othello represents the center point between good and evil, an existence that is both a blessing and a curse as the story unfolds. Introduced as Iago's wife and Desdemona's handmaiden, Emilia exemplifies goodness with her dutiful approach to serving both her lady and husband. Her loyalty ...

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.

This 5 page paper examines the two Shakespearean tragedies and looks at the characters' abilities to use reason. It is suggested that the characters are run on emotion and use little reason. Several quotes from the plays are provided. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page report discusses the fact that Uncertain vision serves as a unifying theme in both Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex” and Shakespeare’s “Othello” but there is a difference in how each of the authors present their characters’ overall vision and the direction of that vision. What they perceive or understand is not necessarily what they ...

A paper which looks at the devices which Iago employs to incite Othello's jealousy, and the use of dramatic irony in the relevant scenes of the text.

A 5 page research paper/essay on Shakespeare's Othello. The writer examines various interpretations of the relationship between Othello and Iago and relates these to the text of the original play and the 1995 film version by Kenneth Branagh. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the dishonest and deceitful behavior of Iago in Shakespeare’s “Othello.” bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how style, tone, and irony are used in Shakespeare’s “Othello.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 6 page paper which examines Act I of Shakespeare’s Othello as it relates to the persuasive skills of the devious Iago. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page essay that examines the common theme of uncertain vision in Sophocles' Oedipus Rex and Shakespeare's Othello. The writer argues that in each play, the protagonist is "blinded" by circumstance and ego. Othello and Oedipus each exhibit an uncertain, inaccurate vision of his situation, causing him to make false judgements that lead to ...