Essays and Research Papers on Othello

This 13 page paper analyzes Shakespeare's Othello for Marxist ideologies and ideas. Examples provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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 ...

(10 pp) In any tragedy, it is tension or conflict which keeps the play moving. Modern jargon would call it "spin" and "counterspin." In this discussion we will compare the sources of conflict in two plays, Othello and Macbeth. Iago and Lady Macbeth are our major obessives, the first prompted ...

A 6 page paper which examines how love, jealousy and deception contributed to the downfall of the tragic Moorish hero. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper illustrates the ways in which Shakespeare uses spying and eavesdropping in "Othello", "Hamlet", and "Measure for Measure". This paper explores the significance of spying and eavesdropping in these plays and how the audience is served by this literary technique. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 11 page paper which compares and contrasts two of William Shakespeare's most tragic heroines, Desdemona in "Othello" and Juliet in "Romeo and Juliet," and specifically considers the way each comes to grief by different means. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A five page paper which looks at the use of dramatic irony in Shakespeare’s Othello and how it is used to further the development of the plot, particularly in relation to the character of Iago and his interaction with the other protagonists. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A seven page paper looking at this work by William Shakespeare in terms of the characterization of Iago. The paper shows how Iago achieves his nefarious ends through vengeance, lies, and manipulation -- and offers a psychological interpretation of Iago's true motives. Bibliography lists six sources.

A 10 page paper which examines how the seven deadly sins of anger, gluttony, greed, sloth, lust, envy (jealousy), and pride are represented in William Shakespeare's tragic play, "Othello," with Iago serving as the catalyst who instigates each. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 2.5 page paper which examines how these characters function respectively as protagonist, antagonist and catalyst within the course of the play. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A five page paper illustrating the manner in which Shakespeare used the characterization of his protagonist to inevitably unfold the plot. The paper asserts that much as we would like to believe that Othello’s life would have been just fine without Iago, in truth it was Othello’s terrible personal insecurity, together with a nature more ...

A 6 page paper which examines the ways in which Othello deviates from the six qualities of a tragic hero as described by Aristotle in “Poetics.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how Othello represents the concept of the tragic hero, by considering four specific criteria – superiority (in terms of courage, strength and loyalty), taking responsibility (leading the fight against the Turks and marrying for love), struggles (with society, with others, within himself), and jealousy as Othello’s tragic flaw. ...

A 3 page paper which examines the existence of jealousy and corruption in Shakespeare’s Othello. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

In four pages this paper demonstrates how Desdemona is no more than an unknowing pawn in a very elaborate game played by men with examples from each scene supporting her innocence of any wrongdoing. There are no other sources listed in the bibliography.

A 4 page paper which examines the way in which Othello was admired by the Duke of Venice and even by Senator Brabantio in this scene in order to evaluate Venetian perceptions of the Moorish military commander. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses whether the plays "Othello" and "Macbeth" effectively collude the structures of patriarchy. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 2.5 page paper which examines the recurring motif of a jewel or gem in reference to Othello’s ill-fated bride. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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.

A 10 page character sketch of one of Shakespeare’s most complex and evil characters. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 2.5 page paper which examines whether Othello is a faultless hero whose strength and virtue are turned against him by the evil Iago; whether Othello is a weak, stupid man easily fooled by Iago’s intellectual superiority; or whether Othello is simply a victim of the culture in which the play is set, and more ...

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts William Shakespeare's play, "Othello" with director Oliver Parker's 1995 film adaptation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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.

This 3 page paper delves into Shakespeare's Othello and examines the importance of the racial component. The symbolic nature of interracial marriage is touched on as is the timeless nature of this intriguing work. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the influences on the work, how it came to be, both in terms of its creator (an interpretation of William Shakespeare’s tragic play) and environmental factors such as politics, culture, and technology. Also provided is a description and analysis of the film’s tone, structure, and message, and also ...