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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
I can never stand Shakespeare so hard for me to rate. However, this was better than the others I've read.
Othello and Macbeth have long been competing for the title of my favourite Shakespeare play. I'm still not sure. The protagonists are similar in that they both instigate their own downfall through fear and paranoia and jealousy - that's what makes their tales so wonderfully tragic. The fantasy aspect of Macbeth works in its favour, but then, it doesn't have Iago. It's a difficult one.
My journey reading Othello was multifaceted.
I was assigned to read it for an upper level LIT Class that I am currently taking and instead of using the copies she provided that had a very cramped format I decided to source a copy from Libby which helped me get a better sense of spacing and the flow of the text as a play. I noticed that I did approach reading in a very IQ - reading for intelligent understanding - way and not entirely for enjoyment which required an adjustment in the attitude I brought to the text.
I found though as I read it was helpful for me to read a few scenes at a time and then summarize them in a document (in my notes app) what had happened in my own words instead of outsourcing summaries or direct translations. This also helped me recognize the value in the language that Shakespeare uses and I got a lot of enjoyment from reading and translating my understanding because it helped me connect with the characters in a new way.
I found as a reader observing individual character performances was very fun. Specifically I thought watching Iago’s character was so interesting and they way you love to hate him as the reader is a dynamic that just stays fresh throughout the whole play because its always about a plot or scheme with him. I also enjoyed reading and thinking about the way in which the female characters in the play are written - primarily Desdemona since she plays a big part in the plays dynamic and plot.
Additionally, as a reader I found myself developing this silent hope that everything will be okay and the scheme will fail because I really wanted to look for the "happy ending" and Iago's cocky nature just makes me want to hope all of his plans will fail.
I like the way that while reading you can observe how the language that other characters use to describe him and the language he uses to describe himself is so different from the way we as the reader would describe him or articulate him to others.
Additionally, I was intrigued by the way Desdemona and Emilia are written because while the way they are written may not speak with modern audiences who have connections with the intersectional feminist movement(s) and the multifaceted nature of feminism but I think that we can still learn about where women’s representation is going based off of looking at material or texts like these where we get a glimpse of what was “acceptable” or expected of women at that time. I would also add that it creates a creative challenge for writers to perhaps reimagine these characters in new or more modern ways - asking themselves questions about how they bring this character to life in a way that gives her more independence and more of a voice.
I was assigned to read it for an upper level LIT Class that I am currently taking and instead of using the copies she provided that had a very cramped format I decided to source a copy from Libby which helped me get a better sense of spacing and the flow of the text as a play. I noticed that I did approach reading in a very IQ - reading for intelligent understanding - way and not entirely for enjoyment which required an adjustment in the attitude I brought to the text.
I found though as I read it was helpful for me to read a few scenes at a time and then summarize them in a document (in my notes app) what had happened in my own words instead of outsourcing summaries or direct translations. This also helped me recognize the value in the language that Shakespeare uses and I got a lot of enjoyment from reading and translating my understanding because it helped me connect with the characters in a new way.
I found as a reader observing individual character performances was very fun. Specifically I thought watching Iago’s character was so interesting and they way you love to hate him as the reader is a dynamic that just stays fresh throughout the whole play because its always about a plot or scheme with him. I also enjoyed reading and thinking about the way in which the female characters in the play are written - primarily Desdemona since she plays a big part in the plays dynamic and plot.
Additionally, as a reader I found myself developing this silent hope that everything will be okay and the scheme will fail because I really wanted to look for the "happy ending" and Iago's cocky nature just makes me want to hope all of his plans will fail.
I like the way that while reading you can observe how the language that other characters use to describe him and the language he uses to describe himself is so different from the way we as the reader would describe him or articulate him to others.
Additionally, I was intrigued by the way Desdemona and Emilia are written because while the way they are written may not speak with modern audiences who have connections with the intersectional feminist movement(s) and the multifaceted nature of feminism but I think that we can still learn about where women’s representation is going based off of looking at material or texts like these where we get a glimpse of what was “acceptable” or expected of women at that time. I would also add that it creates a creative challenge for writers to perhaps reimagine these characters in new or more modern ways - asking themselves questions about how they bring this character to life in a way that gives her more independence and more of a voice.
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
fast-paced
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated