I like not that,' in order to make Othello comment on the situation. ... What follows is an exchange between Desdemona and Othello which serves to demonstrate just that. ... Desdemona then reminds Othello of how Cassio helped Othello in his wooing of her. This information is news to the audience and it paints the courtship between Othello and Desdemona in an entirely new light as it shows that Othello was helped in his efforts to win Desdemona. ... No.' thus subtly implying that since she shall not deny any request Othello makes of her, Othello should do the same. ...

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• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In Othello, Shakespeare utilized the theme of jealousy so that the audience feels powerless to help the circumstances within the play. ... The humble companion and friend he is to Othello, is not the man who the audience interpret him to be. ... Just as Satan cursed humanity to sin, so did Iago plant the seed of jealousy in Othello so that he may in turn destroy his own life. ... " Iago reveals that jealousy will conquer all other emotions in Othello, therefore accomplishing his goal of corrupting a man of "constant, loving, noble nature....

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Bullough uses Othello as one example for the idea that it's possible for an audience member to be under-distanced. For example, a jealous spouse may find their own feelings of jealousy inflamed when watching a play such as Othello. ...

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• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate