Iago: "Chumpy dude" or "Whacko"?
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(7 pp) Throughout time and space, even in a "galaxy, far far away," humans ask themselves about the why of an event. We believe that if we can figure our the "why" of something, then at least we have established that there is some logic in the Universe. Our logic in that conundrum is that - the situation, the person, the action - will be easier to understand. We could not have a better taste case to explore the human unknown than through Iago in Shakespeare's Othello. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBiagoCD.doc

Iago; Character Analysis
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Iago in Shakespeare's Othello is seen as the personification. In this 5 page paper the character is analysed in terms of his manipulative and treacherous behaviour in order to ascertain if Iago is a truly evil man, or simply one that has been unjustly treated and feels the need for revenge to ease the hurt. The bibliography cites 1 source.
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Iago’s Motives For Destroying Othello’s Life in William Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of Othello”
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A 5 page paper which considers whether Iago articulated his true motives and if they are plausible to the reader. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGiago.rtf

Iago’s Persuasive Skills: Act I of Othello
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A 6 page paper which examines Act I of Shakespeare’s Othello as it relates to the persuasive skills of the devious Iago. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAiagact.rtf

Imagery Used In Several Settings of Like Minds
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This six-page-paper describes the use of animal imagery in Othello as well as a book called Goodnight Desdemona. Bibliography lists two sources.
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In Defense of Othello
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A 7 page report that analyzes the nature of Othello, the main character in Shakespeare's famous tragedy of the same name. The rationale behind Othello's brutal murder of his wife, Desdemona, is examined from the psychological and sociological perspectives. Bibliography lists 7 cited sources.
Filename: Othellod.wps

Is Shakespeare's "Othello" Outdated?
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A five page paper looking at this play by William Shakespeare in terms of two factors which cause modern readers some difficulties: feminism and religion. Specifically, Shakespeare's presentation of female submissiveness versus female autonomy, and traditional Christianity versus humanism, reflect a society which is much different than ours. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: KBothel4.wps.

Jealousy and Corruption in Shakespeare’s Othello
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A 3 page paper which examines the existence of jealousy and corruption in Shakespeare’s Othello. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAothjea.rtf

Jealousy and Revenge in Shakespeare’s “Othello”
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This 4 page report discusses “Othello” and the fact that his jealousy lead him down a path of disaster. Jealousy and revenge are two of the strongest themes or recurring motifs in the play and the audience sees that Othello is a bold yet weak character, a passionate but misdirected man, a leader of others who can also be lead by his own doubts, jealousy, and the manipulations of Iago. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWothmot.rtf