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Jealous Loves, 2006.
A study of "Othello" by William Shakespeare and "'Tis Pity She's a Whore" by John Ford.
1,426 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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The paper explains that marriage creates a social bond between two families, connecting them, perhaps, for generations. It explains that this can be a cause of celebration, but it can also cause strife and conflict. The paper explains that this strife and conflict is one of the reasons why marriage and family relations are such popular plots for theater. The paper explains that when two people from divergent backgrounds marry, that the social ramifications must inevitably be dealt with. The writer states that in both the plays, "Othello" and "'Tis Pity She's a Whore", both central characters are hindered by the unusual social presentations of their relationships, both are driven by insecurity and jealousy and both end their unions with the killing of their mates. The writer posits that these jealous acts are the result of the conflicts that occur when the perceived social norm has been broken, and the insecurity of being a unique couple floats to the surface and becomes a reality. In conclusion, the writer questions whether without the influences from outside these relationships to send the lovers to their doom, could they have become accepted couples given their historical period?
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"Each relationship, similarly, crumbles. The end problem with each, then, is never a direct result of moral or social implications in and of themselves. The end is two men driven by jealous drives. The continuous references to the social obstacles throughout each of these plays does nothing to refute the idea that these conditions play a major part in the way these characters react to one another. In the case of both incest and interracial marriage, the strife that is caused is the reaction of the outside social influences on the characters. From these unusual loves, unusual problems have arisen. This is, perhaps, the reason why these types of relationships still remain fodder for human interest and theatrical interpretation, as in more recent plays such as Seth Zui Rosenfeld's Servi and Bernice 4-Eva, and Sam Shepard's Fool for Love. The topics remain of interest because the conflicts remain interesting, and, perhaps, still very much on the edge."
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Jealous "Othello", 2002.
Jealousy and revenge as the main themes in the play "Othello" by William Shakespeare.
1,257 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper deals with the themes of jealousy and revenge within the drama "Othello", written by William Shakespeare. With numerous themes depicted throughout the play, that of jealousy and revenge stands out, as they are the basis of the plot and character development. Includes a number of internal documentations (quotes).
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"Othello is a romantic tragedy set in Venice during the early eighteenth century. This play portrays the author?s ability to intertwine many deceiving motives of its characters, into one cohesive and interesting plot. Othello, written by William Shakespeare, is a play that possesses many different aspects of literature, ranging from descriptive imagery to deep symbolism. Of all of Othello?s characteristics, though, the most significant is that of its numerous themes. Othello is strewn with a number of important themes, including love, hate, racial tensions, deception, and false appearances. Nevertheless, as considerable as these themes may be towards the overall plot, the two most influential in Othello, are those of jealousy and revenge found within the two main characters of Othello and Iago. The themes of jealousy and revenge are difficult to discuss apart from one another, as jealousy causes revenge, and jealousy is the force that motivates the actions of the main characters."
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Othello, a Jealous Fool, 2007.
An analysis of William Shakespeare's character development of Othello and his tragic flaw of jealousy.
1,300 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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Comparable to many of Shakespeare's works, "Othello" tells the story of a villain, a love, and a tragically flawed main character. This paper follows the development of Othello, from a revered hero to a tragically flawed human being. It explores his character throughout the progression of the scenes and looks at how through direct quotations and interaction with other characters, Othello is portrayed and understood as the tragic hero. It focuses on his major flaw - jealousy as well as his vulnerability, gullibility and trusting nature.
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"Shakespeare does a fabulous job of building Othello's character into the typical tragic hero. The reason that Othello's tragic flaw is so easy to spot is that, throughout the story, he is built up as the typical good guy. We see him as a man who is well liked, respected, revered and honored by others. As a governor-general, he is presented as a character of strength, confidence and high regard. In act one, scene two (1.2), several characters speak to Othello and refer to him with reverence. Even Iago, the villain who despises Othello, refers to him as "your honour" in the presence of others. Cassio calls Othello "General," and "Captain." We also know that Othello's lover, Desdemona, loves and respects him as well. "
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What's In a Name: Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man, 2001.
This paper discusses the identity of the African American and the way in which all individuals should be accepted as they are, with reference to the Invisible Man, author Ralph Ellison, August Wilson's play Fences, Corregidora by Gayl Jones and...
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 0 sources, £ 63.95
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The following paper attempts to show how the identity of man is accepted or not, by the society within which he lives. The author makes reference to several novels and plays in order to show the challenge involved in communicating across our barriers of race and religion, class, color and region. He cites August Wilson?s play Fences where he expores three generations of African-American men and the generational changes of each man from the Reconstruction Era to the late 1950's. In the other works examined he discusses the acceptance of individuals within a society, family identity and black masculinity.
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?Go Tell It to the Mountain is Baldwin?s examination into his own family, one that?s more introspective, bound nonetheless by personal experiences. In the novel Florence shares some of Ursa?s perception of love and men. Florence is unable to love because she?s jealous of her brother Gabriel, whom their mother devoted her attention upon; the affect of her friend?s Deborah?s rape; and Gabriel?s apparent life of debauchery. She believes all men are distrustful, driven by lust, desiring control of their women. Surprisingly, Deborah married a man to secure the material comforts she never had in life; in fact, she?s become rather obsessive about materialism, preferring it to the humanism that she has discarded from herself. Her hostility toward men, particularly Gabriel, has sterilized her own happiness. The theme of sterility threatens family foundations, especially with Gabriel.?
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Gender and Jealousy, 2005.
Examines traits of jealousy in both sexes and discusses the theory that men are more jealous than women.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 11 sources, APA, £ 50.95
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It has been argued by some theorists that men have evolved to be more jealous then women because jealousy promotes the male's genetic fitness. This paper first examines jealousy as a whole and its causes. Then, it examines research on the concept that men are more jealous than women and shows that, while there is evidence for this theory, there is also substantial evidence that women and men are equally jealous.
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"Since women rely on the male to impregnate them, and since they can choose their partners, they are able to control who supplies the genetic material for their offspring. Males, however, rely on the female to reproduce. Thus, while they can have sexual relations with the female, they cannot assure that the female is not having sexual relations with another. This means that men are less able to control the passing on of genetic materials (Buss, 1996)."
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Shakespeare?s ?Othello?, 2004.
This paper analyzes Shakespeare?s ?Othello? as an Aristotelian tragedy.
2,115 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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This paper explains that Shakespeare?s ?Othello? follows Aristotle?s principles for creating the perfect tragedy. It has a plot that is easily remembered and structured to arouse pity and fear within the audience, with importance placed on the action, and events turning upon surprises. The author points out that the suffering of Othello meets the essential requirements to be considered a tragic hero. The paper stresses that, in ?Othello?, the reader witnesses the genius of Shakespeare; Othello changes from a loving husband and great warrior to a jealous, murdering husband. The reader loves him, hates him, and then feels sorry for him.
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"Additionally, Iago also tells Roderigo that Othello ?Is of a constant, loving, noble nature,/And, I dare think, he?ll prove to Desdemona/A most dear husband? (II.i.280-3). In reaction to Othello?s character, A. C. Bradley states, ?Othello's mind, for all its poetry, is very simple. He is not observant. His nature tends outward. He is quite free from introspection, and is not given to reflection. Emotion excites his imagination, but it confuses and dulls his intellect . . . he has little experience of the corrupt products of civilised life, and is ignorant of European women? (Bradley). Our first impression of Othello is a positive one. This fact will help us to feel pity for Othello later in the play."
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Losing Virginia, 2008.
A creative essay about an innocent girl who tired to bring hope and God's love to the world.
847 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 0 sources, £ 20.95
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This paper presents a creative writing story about the short life of a young Christian girl - Virginia - who is eventually killed by jealous girls her age. The paper looks at Virginia grew up and her strong beliefs that kept her close to God. The paper describes how God helped her to spread light and joy to the lives of others. The writer believes that the chosen ones (Christians) will take Christ's place to show the world that losing Virginia was never truly lost.
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"Virginia never had any real friends. She was hurt so many times that she gave up on trust. She knew that God would never turn His back from her. She knew that He was always watching and protecting her. She was close to Him and thought of Him as a friend. She walked the streets late at night dreaming about a perfect world in which she would no longer cry in agony and pain. She stared amongst the stars perhaps trying to take a glimpse at heaven above. She prayed aloud to Him to give her strength to live on to tomorrow. She asked Him to help her shine and light up her school.
"People noticed the change immediately the next day. Virginia glowed with love and joy. The kids saw that change and flocked to her. They seemed to not get enough of her inner beauty. She touched hearts from all over with just a smile. She gripped their hearts when she greeted them. They began to see through her. The no longer thought of her as just another girl. They saw her as a child of God's who loved God and would do anything to prove that that love was true."
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Titanic, 2001.
This paper analyzes the movie "Titanic" from a socio-economic point of view.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 3 sources, £ 38.95
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This paper takes a look at the block-busting move "Titanic" by James Cameron. It acknowledges that the movie was predominantly a love story, but it also had very strong socio-economic under currents. The paper provides an analysis of these dynamics.
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"In 1997, Titanic set sail again, this time into movie theaters under the command of writer and director James Cameron. With the exception of a few small poetic licenses, Cameron accurately depicts the historical events leading up to the sinking of Titanic. The main plot of his movie, though, is not about the sinking of the ship per se. Rather, it is about the doomed love affair between two fictional characters, first-class passenger Rose DeWitt Bukater and steerage passenger Jack Dawson. Complicating the story is Rose?s jealous fiance?, millionaire Caledon (?Cal?) Hockley, and Rose?s genteelly impoverished mother, Ruth. Aside from any dramatic appeal, Cameron?s Titanic is interesting from a number of sociological perspectives. It illustrates social classes, status inconsistencies, and social structures. It presents a vivid ?conflict?-based view of the way the different classes relate to one another. And finally, it offers a look at bureaucracy and at the dangers of groupthink."
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Jealousy in "Othello", 2005.
An examination of the concept of jealousy in Shakespeare's "Othello".
1,072 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper briefly compares the jealous nature of Othello and Iago. Using examples from the play, the writer questions whether Iago was more jealous that Othello and whether their jealous natures impacted each other's incorrect decisions throughout.
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"Othello is often described as a tragic character because he is a great leader and military hero who is brought low by one, fatal personal flaw that he is otherwise unaware of-namely his jealousy. But really it seems as if Iago is the more jealous of the two men, jealous of the Moor's advancement in Venetian society, and of the promotion of Michael Cassio. One of the first things Iago says in the play, in Act 1, Scene 1 to Rodrigo is "Why, there's no remedy; 'tis the curse of service, /Preferment goes by letter and affection, /And not by old gradation, where each second/Stood heir to the first." (1.1) In other words, rather than merit and age, people who are pretty and preferred like Cassio get promoted-a statement that seethes with jealousy. In contrast to Iago, Othello in fact seems to possess a free and open nature, and seldom jealously begrudges anyone of anything they are truly, fully owed. He leaps into service for the state immediately upon his wedding night when the city is threatened militarily. Instead, Othello's true tragic flaw is his sense of being an outsider."
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The Rise and Fall of Iago, 2004.
A look at the manner in which Iago manages to rise and fall in Shakespeare's play, "Othello".
1,151 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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William Shakespeare?s play, "Othello", should be renamed "Iago" because, throughout the play, we witness the rise and fall of Iago?s character. When we consider this perspective, we will assume that Iago?s rise occurs from his success in turning Othello into a jealous monster. Iago is able to achieve this because he is very cunning and smart. It is also important to note that he understands jealousy because he is a jealous man as well. This paper explores the how Iago was able to rise and fall in "Othello".
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"He advises Othello to ?Look to your wife; observe her will with Cassio./Wear your eye thus: not jealous, nor secure? (III.iii.195-6). Because Othello is first to mention his suspicions, Iago has successfully isolated himself from any of the blame. Kenneth Muir states that Iago ?exploits the virtues as well as the weaknesses of Othello and of Desdemona, weaknesses both of character and situation? (Muir 35). Paul Cantor agrees with this notion, adding that ?Iago turns everything that makes the love of Othello and Desdemona so extraordinary into an objection against it. The fact that they have overcome such differences in order to love each other becomes in Iago?s view evidence for the improbability of their remaining loyal to each other? (Cantor). Iago?s actions regarding these statements illustrate his cunning nature."
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Wolfgang Mozart, 2002.
A biography of the life and the theories behind the death of the composer Wolfgang Mozart.
2,136 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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This examines the life, works and death of the famous music composer Wolfgang Mozart, who died in 1791 at the age of thirty five. It concentrates on the theories that have been put together regarding what may have killed the composer. He was one of the most prolific and talented composers in history and his fame at such a young age touched the chord of envy in many. It discusses how modern science has been trying to determine the exact cause of death but it will probably never be resolved and how other theories include a cheating wife, a jealous peer and plain old bad pork.
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"Today rheumatic fever is rare but in the composer?s life it was a common ailment(Sleuth, 2000). He died during a historically noted epidemic of the illness around Europe and scientist believe this is what killed the music genius. Because it is known that Mozart had the disease several times as a child it does not surprise the advocates of this theory that scientists have opened the possibility of the disease damaging his heart and then later in his life being the cause of his death. This theory sounds plausible based on the rash and the fever for rheumatic fever and the swollen limbs which point to a commonly known byproduct of heart failure."
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William Shakespeare's "Othello", 2006.
This paper discusses the theme of jealousy in William Shakespeare's "Othello".
1,865 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper explains that "Othello", like Shakespeare's other "big" plays, abounds in spectacular examples of theatrical effect, such as the brawls and the big pageantry;however, the theatrical effect of the rest of the play represents communication by gesture and look, the eloquent silences and whispered, spoken and shouted language. The author points out that jealousy in Shakespeare's "Othello" is a mask for the fear of death because what the jealous lover fears is that there will not be time or space enough for him. The paper relates that one of the peculiar splendors of "Othello" is that Othello's belated jealousy cannot be understood without first understanding Iago's primal envy of Othello, which is at the hidden center of the drama.
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"Shakespeare's Iago appears in two aspects: his external appearance, as he reacts with others and his inner life as revealed by the soliloquies. Forget the soliloquies for a moment, and examine the face that Iago turns to the world. Here is a clever, ambitious man coolly manipulating others for his own ends. The current theories of will and reason he voices belong to his character both "psychologically" and dramatically. He denies the reality of loving feelings, they are only a lust of the blood, a permission of the will; he asserts the supremacy of the will and intelligence, ..."
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"Schindler?s List", 2002.
A discussion of the Holocaust based on the movie ?Schindler?s List.?
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 16.95
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This paper examines the reality of evil with the belief of the sacred, in Steven Spielberg?s Holocaust film ?Schindler?s List.? It analyzes the main character Schindler and how his relationship developed with his Jewish laborers into profound goodness. The paper uses the examples of evil as seen in Geoth?s cruel anger and jealously towards the Jewish financial success acted out through his violent behavior.
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"Keeping in mind the cruelty that took place against the Jews during the Second World War, there have been attempts to reconcile the reality of evil with belief in the sacred. If this were not done then there would probably be a distinct line dawn between those that are good and those that are bad, and in this process there would be many races in the world that would even be termed good or bad. The movie ?Schindler?s list,? is one perspective of this line and shows what difference the forgiveness of one person can make to the lives of many human beings."
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Othello Character Analysis, 1998.
This paper is an in- depth character analysis of all the characters in William Shakespeare's "Othello."
1,185 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 0 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper examines the characters in the play "Othello," and discusses many of the reasons for betrayal and deceit between the characters. Through the unraveling of the plot, issues such as infidelity, jealously, and loyalty are detailed by the author.
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"In Act IV-scene 3, Emilia and Desdemona are alone in Desdemona?s room engulfed in an intimate talk on infidelity. Desdemona tells Emilia that she doesn?t believe there is such a woman who would betray her husband. Emilia responds, ?Yes, a dozen; and as many to th? vantage as would store the world they played for. But I do think it is their husbands? faults if wives do fall.? This is no doubt the opinion of a woman who has been married to a man such as Iago. To Iago, love is only lust. Even hiswife sees this in his character. He treats her no better than any character in the play. She admits to Desdemona that she would betray her husband, undoubtedly due to her husband?s lack of loyalty. The true nature of their relationship can be seen in Act V-scene 2, here Emilia finally betrays her husband and tells Othello and the others of Iago?s scheme."
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