ciaobella17
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Hi guys,
I've got an assessment coming up on our critical study (Othello) and I've come up with a bit of a thesis on my understanding of the play. Be appreciated if anyone wants to have a look and tell me what they think?
Here it is:
'Othello is in essence a tragic hero, whose downfall lies within a conscious (or subconscious) desire to belong. Othello is a symbol of isolation; he is an outsider and his acceptance within Venetian society is partial. Othello’s marriage to Desdemona is simply a ploy to gain true acceptance into a society that outcast’s him. Desdemona, like Othello himself is a symbol, however an antithesis to his. Desdemona is a symbol of acceptance-a true, honest, fair young lady, who in marriage promises to gain Othello a respected place within Venetian civilization. In destroying Desdemona, Othello destroys any hope of belonging and therefore, ultimately destroys himself.'
I've got an assessment coming up on our critical study (Othello) and I've come up with a bit of a thesis on my understanding of the play. Be appreciated if anyone wants to have a look and tell me what they think?
Here it is:
'Othello is in essence a tragic hero, whose downfall lies within a conscious (or subconscious) desire to belong. Othello is a symbol of isolation; he is an outsider and his acceptance within Venetian society is partial. Othello’s marriage to Desdemona is simply a ploy to gain true acceptance into a society that outcast’s him. Desdemona, like Othello himself is a symbol, however an antithesis to his. Desdemona is a symbol of acceptance-a true, honest, fair young lady, who in marriage promises to gain Othello a respected place within Venetian civilization. In destroying Desdemona, Othello destroys any hope of belonging and therefore, ultimately destroys himself.'
