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 Iago the Devil?
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This 4 page paper discusses the character of Iago in “Othello” and argues that although he is devilish in his plotting and scheming, he is not literally the Devil. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HViagodv.rtf

Is Shakespeare's "Othello" Outdated?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.
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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.
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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.
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Jealousy in Othello
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A 3 page essay that discusses jealousy in Shakespeare's Othello. Jealousy, both professional jealousy and sexual jealousy, plays is the primary motivational force portrayed by Shakespeare in Othello. While Shakespeare focuses primarily on Othello's sexual jealousy as his motivation for the murder of his wife, Desdemona, behind Othello's actions are the manipulations of Iago, which are motivated by professional jealousy. In other words, throughout the play, in general, Shakespeare warns his audience against the insidiously evil effect of jealousy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Jealousy in William Shakespeare’s “Othello”
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A 5 page paper which examines how Shakespeare treats the theme in one of his most famous tragedies. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Keeping Secrets: Othello and The Importance of Being Earnest
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A 7 page paper which examines keeping secrets in Shakespeare’s Othello and Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAotern.rtf

Keys to Shakespearean Conflict
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(10 pp) In any tragedy, it is tension or conflict which keeps the play moving. Modern jargon would call it "spin" and "counterspin." In this discussion we will compare the sources of conflict in two plays, Othello and Macbeth. Iago and Lady Macbeth are our major obessives, the first prompted by frustration with being passed over in military command, and the second with a compulsive need for power and title.
Filename: BBOthMcB.doc