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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
Definitely one of Shakespeare's most frustrating and tragic plays
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i think i will wonder about the intended futility of othello for the rest of my life. there's no reason for why the story unfolds into tragedy.
also, almost all the characters behave as if they are being led to their fate involuntarily. the mark of destiny seems to be almost an unacknowledged fact in "othello".
the story also continously employs paradoxes in the characters with how they are supposed to behave according to everyone and how they actually behave. like, how Desdemona is described as angel-like, compliant and passive but she also had a strong will which she used at decisive times like when she married othello ; Iago is considered faithful and noble by everyone, but he bears animosity to almost every person he has anything to do with ; Othello is considered a great orator and his nature is considered noble, but a jealous othello is rash, harsh, and infirm in speech.
also, almost all the characters behave as if they are being led to their fate involuntarily. the mark of destiny seems to be almost an unacknowledged fact in "othello".
the story also continously employs paradoxes in the characters with how they are supposed to behave according to everyone and how they actually behave. like, how Desdemona is described as angel-like, compliant and passive but she also had a strong will which she used at decisive times like when she married othello ; Iago is considered faithful and noble by everyone, but he bears animosity to almost every person he has anything to do with ; Othello is considered a great orator and his nature is considered noble, but a jealous othello is rash, harsh, and infirm in speech.
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i knew i liked emilia for a reason
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I wish I could give this a higher rating because it was quite interesting at some parts and had so much potential!! But honestly, I'm just so digested with how Shakespeare treats his female characters that I can't.
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Emilia is the only valid character and I'll die on that hill.
I had totally forgotten how incredibly feminist this play it. So good to be reaffirmed and pleasantly surprised. I mean, I KNOW my Shakespeare, but heck, I've neglected thinking deeply about this play. I just haven't studied it or written about it at a higher level. It was tinged by high-school syllabus for me, but I'm so glad that's no longer the case. Absolutely incredible. God, I love you, Shakespeare. This is why you're #1.