Essays and Research Papers on Othello

A seven page paper analyzing Shakespeare’s use of language in this classic play. The paper shows how “good” characters tend to speak in iambic pentameter and “evil” ones in prose, and demonstrates that as his character degenerates, Othello’s verse style becomes increasingly more prosaic. Bibliography lists nine sources.

6 pages in length. Specifically titled : "A.C. Bradley Vs. S.T. Coleridge : A Difference of Opinions Concerning the Character of Iago in Shakespeare's "Othello."" The writer of this essay analytically compares the opinions of two well-known critics on Iago's character. The two sources utilized are fully-cited in bibliography.

This 4 page paper looks at Emilia as a character and how she compares with other female characters, namely Desdemona and Bianca. The influence of Iago is duly noted. The paper suggests that both Othello and Iago are misogynists. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page paper which examines how Shakespeare handles the subject of race in this tragedy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines Emilia’s significance and dramatic purpose to the play. No additional sources are used.

This 3 page paper discusses the role of death as a theme and eymbol in Shakespeare's play, Othello.Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 8 page paper that reflects a comparison of the characters of Iago, Othello and Desdemona in the movie adaptations of Othello, including those by Parker, Suzman and Welles.

A 4 page paper which examines the character balance and the moral complications they create. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how Shakespeare treats the theme in one of his most famous tragedies. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 9 page paper which examines research on Shakespeare’s Othello. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page analysis of Desdemona, Emilia, and Bianca in Shakespeare’s Othello. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page essay that analyzes the construction of Shakespeare's Othello and argues that it is Othello's background as a military man that helps propel him toward the tragic murder of his beloved Desdemona. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In five pages this paper examines how the theme of jealousy is presented in William Shakespeare’s tragic play. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 5 page paper which considers whether women are depicted as objects of male lust and gratification, or if they are complex individuals whose needs are frustrated in a male-dominated world. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the scene in which Othello goes with Desdemona’s father before the Venetian council to be accused of having “stolen” Desdemona away from her father. The scene establishes the Duke’s and council members’ respect for Othello, the love that exists between Othello and Desdemona, the foolishness of Brabantio, and, of course, the determination of Iago to ...

5 pages in length. In the comedies, appearances and reality are manipulated for comic effect; in "Othello," the audience is presented with the tragic implications of being in a world where appearances are at odds with reality. One can readily surmise that this aspect is particularly apparent, inasmuch as Iago is a villain ...

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.

This 5 page paper examines scenes from Othello, The Moor Of Venice, Twelfth Night and Troilus And Cressida in terms of characters and the relationship between characters as well as themes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page essay that argues that Shakespeare not only pictured his heroines as the equals of male cohorts, but, in some cases, pictured them as superior. The writer argues that this is particularly true in areas such as compassion, empathy, devotion and love. An examination of Much Ado About Nothing and Othello is offered. ...

This three page paper presents a discussion on the women in William Shakespeare's plays and the women of today. Bibliography lists three sources.

A 3 page paper which offers an annotated bibliography and examination of sources concerning Shakespeare’s Othello. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which considers whether Iago articulated his true motives and if they are plausible to the reader. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the genre of Shakespeare as it applies to his plays Richard III and Othello. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how the outsider status of Othello and Satan affected each character very differently, with Othello easily manipulated and destroyed by his insecurities and Satan becoming empowered and more determined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A five page paper looking at the unhappy relationships in this classic tragedy by William Shakespeare. After analyzing the relationships of Othello and Desdemona, Desdemona and Roderigo, Cassio and Bianca, and Iago and Emelia, the paper concludes that love founded on distrust is doomed to failure, because communication and trust are the most important elements ...