... their existence within Elizabethan society, but also their relevance in a contemporary context, by their gender inequalities and racial prejudice. Othello as a dominant interpretation looks at the adverse actions of the Moor, Othello, caused by manipulation from Iago, who is able to act upon Othello's jealous and gullible flaws. In Welles" Othello, the monochromatic nature of the film highlights the racial ... once she marries Othello, she becomes devoted to him. The quote, "I do perceive here a devoted duty so much I challenge that I may profess due to the Moor my lord", eloquently port...

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... is seduced by battle stories let herself be murdered (unjustifiably) without putting up a physical fight? This paper aims to analyze her actions in the final scene (5.2) considering situational and societal variables that affect the outcome of the play in an attempt to shed more light on Desdemona's reasoning for dieing so ... aware that her love has turned sour with jealousy, she falls into a state of hopelessness. This depression and the shock she experiences in the final scene surely influenced the outcome of her character. For when one is depressed (as is often the case when love is ...

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... and characterisation of Odin and Othello. Othello is aware of the surrounding racial prejudice, but remains silent under internalisation of racism. He accepts the reference to himself as the "moor", much more than Odin accepts the equivalent word "nigger". Odin's eruption upon Mike's mention of "nigger" contrasted to Othello's unshattered calmness when confronted to derogatory ... "drugs", Odin ascends to deny him and attempts to prove himself "clean". Nelson's captivation of Odin's innocence to explore racial impacts is further exhibited in his final speech, claiming that he "ain't dif...

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... your daughter/ But here's my husband,/ And so much duty as my mother showed/ To you, preferring you before her father,/ So much I challenge that I may profess/ Due to the Moor my lord. (I. iii. 178-187). This speech illustrates Desdemona's inner conflict and also enforces Desdemona's deep- seeded emotions. This is very important because this proves that Desdemona was not a weak ... her husband and her father, the two dominant male figures in her life, can be seen as her submissiveness to them. One of Desdemona's most powerful speeches occurred in her final moments before Othello smother...

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