Shakespeare Othello Appearance Vs Reality
(30 Achieve. pts.) Othello Timed Essay
Read through the following prompts and select one of them as your focus for the essay. Each of these prompts requires a short introduction of the play ending with a strong thesis statement, two body paragraphs with clear topic sentences and multiple examples to support your analysis, and a brief conclusion. Be sure to use present tense, transitions and good grammar.
PROMPT— Several characters in the play have different natures than what others may see them as. Discuss at least two characters in the play that are not as they are perceived. Tie the characters to the theme of appearance versus reality. Then, discuss what Shakespeare seems to be saying about human beings. Use and analyze evidence from the text in your response. Avoid mere plot summary.
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PROMPT— Several characters in the play have different natures than what others may see them as. Discuss at least two characters in the play that are not as they are perceived. Tie the characters to the theme of appearance versus reality. Then, discuss what Shakespeare seems to be saying about human beings. Use and analyze evidence from the text in your response. Avoid mere plot summary.
Iago revenges against General Othello using lies and manipulation. Iago manipulates Othello who then mistakenly believes that his wife Desdemona is unfaithful without seeking evidence. Othello becomes jealous kills his wife and then kills himself, and this is possible as he is a vulnerable and jealous person who is easy to manipulate. Cassio is assumed to be compulsive and not for being a lieutenant when he loses his reputation. The theme of appearance versus reality is central to the play Othello where appearances hide lies from the truth with Iago the most deceptive character and Cassio is assumed to be compulsive.
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