"My Mistress' Eyes"
William Shakespeare
When reading the title of this poem, the reader might initially think that this poem will be a sappy love poem. However, this poem expresses the speaker's view that other things are more beautiful or appealing than his mistress. The majority of the poem lists his mistress' shortcomings. "Coral is far more red than her lips' "; And in some perfumes is there more delight /Than in the breath that from my mistress reeks"; music hath a far more pleasing sound" (Shakespeare). For a majority of the poem, the reader can imply that the speaker is not fond of his mistress. However, a major shift occurs at the end of the poem. "And yet, by heave, I think my love as rare / As any she belied with false compare" Shakespeare). "And yet" clearly indicates to the reader that the speaker's tone will change. The speaker states that his love for his mistress is rare. His rare love matches with the rarity of the mistress' features as described earlier in the poem. Essentially, Shakespeare used the first twelve lines of the poem to describe unique traits of his mistress in a somewhat backhanded compliment way only to shift in the last two lines to say that he loves this rarity of the woman.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
"Barbie Doll"
"Barbie Doll"
Marge Piercy
In this poem, a beautiful young girl faces peer pressure as she goes through puberty. The people around stress how unattractive they view her nose and legs. "Everyone saw a fat nose on thick legs" (Piercy). The diction that Piercy uses helps to emphasize this point. The phrase is not 'Everyone saw a fat nose and thick legs. The phrase specifically uses the preposition on. This preposition helps to express that these two features of the young girl are they only features that people see of her. The young girl tries to change in order to appeal to society, and she dies from it. When she is in her casket people finally say that she looks beautiful. This outrageous end expresses a strong point. People should not focus on the outer appearance of others because they will miss the hidden beauties of the individual. in this poem, the people could not see that "She was healthy, tested intelligent, possessed strong arms and back, ..." (Piercy). In addition, people should not try to change their appearance to please others because it will bring harm to themselves, maybe not through death but at least in a dishonesty to their unique being.
Marge Piercy
In this poem, a beautiful young girl faces peer pressure as she goes through puberty. The people around stress how unattractive they view her nose and legs. "Everyone saw a fat nose on thick legs" (Piercy). The diction that Piercy uses helps to emphasize this point. The phrase is not 'Everyone saw a fat nose and thick legs. The phrase specifically uses the preposition on. This preposition helps to express that these two features of the young girl are they only features that people see of her. The young girl tries to change in order to appeal to society, and she dies from it. When she is in her casket people finally say that she looks beautiful. This outrageous end expresses a strong point. People should not focus on the outer appearance of others because they will miss the hidden beauties of the individual. in this poem, the people could not see that "She was healthy, tested intelligent, possessed strong arms and back, ..." (Piercy). In addition, people should not try to change their appearance to please others because it will bring harm to themselves, maybe not through death but at least in a dishonesty to their unique being.
"A Jury of Her Peers"
"A Jury of Her Peers"
Susan Glaspell
As the reader discovers early on in this short story, Mrs. Wright killed her husband. The question of the story is 'What provoked her to kill her husband'? As the men of the story search for this motive, the anticipation of the discovery creates suspense for the reader. Ironically, the Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters, who the men viewed as inferior, found clues that piece together to form Mrs. Wright's motive. As the two women wait for their husbands to find clues to the mystery, the ladies wait in Mrs. Wright's house and begin to straighten up the kitchen. In doing this, the women stumble upon some interesting objects such as the bird cage without a bird, a pristine quilt with only a few patches sewn frantically, and half a bag of sugar transferred from the bag. These first few discoveries cause the women to suspicion that something made Mrs. Wright stop in the middle of her work and also made her nervous. However, the women never said aloud that Mrs. Wright killed her husband. Later the women also discover the use of the birdcage by finding a dead bird among Mrs. Wright's sewing materials. The bird's neck had been wrung, and with this information the suspense grew because now the women knew that the death of this bird, possibly Mrs. Wright's only companion, caused her to kill her husband because he had wrung its neck. The women empathized with Mrs. Wright and her loneliness. They decided that she should not be found guilty for her actions, so they decided to take the bird and conceal it. "Desperately she opened it, started to take the bird out...and got it in the pocket of her big coat just as the sheriff and the county attorney came back into the kitchen" (Glaspell). The ladies were the jury for Mrs. Wright because they decided on her innocence and concealed the only clue to Mrs. Wright's motive.
Susan Glaspell
As the reader discovers early on in this short story, Mrs. Wright killed her husband. The question of the story is 'What provoked her to kill her husband'? As the men of the story search for this motive, the anticipation of the discovery creates suspense for the reader. Ironically, the Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters, who the men viewed as inferior, found clues that piece together to form Mrs. Wright's motive. As the two women wait for their husbands to find clues to the mystery, the ladies wait in Mrs. Wright's house and begin to straighten up the kitchen. In doing this, the women stumble upon some interesting objects such as the bird cage without a bird, a pristine quilt with only a few patches sewn frantically, and half a bag of sugar transferred from the bag. These first few discoveries cause the women to suspicion that something made Mrs. Wright stop in the middle of her work and also made her nervous. However, the women never said aloud that Mrs. Wright killed her husband. Later the women also discover the use of the birdcage by finding a dead bird among Mrs. Wright's sewing materials. The bird's neck had been wrung, and with this information the suspense grew because now the women knew that the death of this bird, possibly Mrs. Wright's only companion, caused her to kill her husband because he had wrung its neck. The women empathized with Mrs. Wright and her loneliness. They decided that she should not be found guilty for her actions, so they decided to take the bird and conceal it. "Desperately she opened it, started to take the bird out...and got it in the pocket of her big coat just as the sheriff and the county attorney came back into the kitchen" (Glaspell). The ladies were the jury for Mrs. Wright because they decided on her innocence and concealed the only clue to Mrs. Wright's motive.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
"Hunters in the Snow"
"Hunters in the Snow"
Tobias Wolff
In this short story, the reader feels sympathy for Tub early on. He waits for his friends for an hour out in the snow. Also, his friends mock him for being overweight and leave him behind while they are hunting. This early feeling of sympathy for Tub causes the reader to feel disgust and disapproval of Frank and Kenny. However, the reader may begin to feel some sympathy for Frank towards the middle to the end of the story. Early in the story, Kenny teases Frank about " a certain babysitter", which upsets Frank suggesting that the babysitter has deeper involvement with Frank. After Tub shot Kenny, Frank and Tub have a heart-to-heart conversation in the cab of the truck. Frank reveals that his foul temper stems from his contemplation of leaving his wife to pursue a fifteen year old girl. Also in this set of conversations, Tub reveals that his obesity is not from a gland disorder but from his inability to control his desire to eat. This conversation which allows the reader to feel some sympathy for both characters because of their problems also causes the reader to not feel sympathy for these characters because their problems are trivial and could be easily managed.The true sympathy in this story is not for Tub who cannot control his eating habits, or for Frank who lusts for a fifteen year old girl, but for Kenny who was shot and mistakenly thinks that is idiotic friends are actually taking him to the hospital. " ' I'm going to the hospital, ' Kenny said. But he was wrong. They had taken a different turn a long way back" (Wolff). The reader feels sympathy for Kenny because, even though he was mean earlier in the story, he now lies shot, bleeding, freezing, and possibly dying in the bed of a truck while his two friends mope over their comparatively minor issues.
Tobias Wolff
In this short story, the reader feels sympathy for Tub early on. He waits for his friends for an hour out in the snow. Also, his friends mock him for being overweight and leave him behind while they are hunting. This early feeling of sympathy for Tub causes the reader to feel disgust and disapproval of Frank and Kenny. However, the reader may begin to feel some sympathy for Frank towards the middle to the end of the story. Early in the story, Kenny teases Frank about " a certain babysitter", which upsets Frank suggesting that the babysitter has deeper involvement with Frank. After Tub shot Kenny, Frank and Tub have a heart-to-heart conversation in the cab of the truck. Frank reveals that his foul temper stems from his contemplation of leaving his wife to pursue a fifteen year old girl. Also in this set of conversations, Tub reveals that his obesity is not from a gland disorder but from his inability to control his desire to eat. This conversation which allows the reader to feel some sympathy for both characters because of their problems also causes the reader to not feel sympathy for these characters because their problems are trivial and could be easily managed.The true sympathy in this story is not for Tub who cannot control his eating habits, or for Frank who lusts for a fifteen year old girl, but for Kenny who was shot and mistakenly thinks that is idiotic friends are actually taking him to the hospital. " ' I'm going to the hospital, ' Kenny said. But he was wrong. They had taken a different turn a long way back" (Wolff). The reader feels sympathy for Kenny because, even though he was mean earlier in the story, he now lies shot, bleeding, freezing, and possibly dying in the bed of a truck while his two friends mope over their comparatively minor issues.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Othello: Acts IV-V
Othello, the Moor of Venice
William Shakespeare
After much anticipation, the climax of the play occurs and then the play comes to a grinding halt. Within the last act, Cassio kills Roderigo while Iago secretly injures Cassio. Othello murders Desdemona. Gratiano reveals that Brabantio died of grief. Iago attempts to kill Emilia and succeeds when Othello charges at Iago. Iago escapes but then is captured, and Othello stabs Iago then kills himself. Luckily, Lodovico and Gratiano witnessed most of these events and could hold Iago accountable for his crimes. This list of deaths resulted from a lack of communication. Iago deceived all those around him, yet he is one of the few character left living at the end of the play. Had Othello held an honest and open conversation with his wife, rather than jumping straight to the worst conclusion, he would have learned that his wife was purely devoted to him. Also, if Othello held direct conversations honestly and openly with Cassio, he would have learned that Cassio had never had an affair with Desdemona. Cassio spoke of his relationship with Bianca, not with Desdemona. Othello could have discerned the difference if he had spoken directly to Cassio rather than hiding in the background of Cassio's conversation with Iago. After Emilia reveals what her husband has done, Iago's true nature shines. The characters no longer see him as honest Iago but "a notorious villain" (V, ii, 237).
William Shakespeare
After much anticipation, the climax of the play occurs and then the play comes to a grinding halt. Within the last act, Cassio kills Roderigo while Iago secretly injures Cassio. Othello murders Desdemona. Gratiano reveals that Brabantio died of grief. Iago attempts to kill Emilia and succeeds when Othello charges at Iago. Iago escapes but then is captured, and Othello stabs Iago then kills himself. Luckily, Lodovico and Gratiano witnessed most of these events and could hold Iago accountable for his crimes. This list of deaths resulted from a lack of communication. Iago deceived all those around him, yet he is one of the few character left living at the end of the play. Had Othello held an honest and open conversation with his wife, rather than jumping straight to the worst conclusion, he would have learned that his wife was purely devoted to him. Also, if Othello held direct conversations honestly and openly with Cassio, he would have learned that Cassio had never had an affair with Desdemona. Cassio spoke of his relationship with Bianca, not with Desdemona. Othello could have discerned the difference if he had spoken directly to Cassio rather than hiding in the background of Cassio's conversation with Iago. After Emilia reveals what her husband has done, Iago's true nature shines. The characters no longer see him as honest Iago but "a notorious villain" (V, ii, 237).
Othello: Acts IV and V
Othello, the Moor of Venice
William Shakespeare
By the end of the play, Emilia proves to be a dynamic character. At the beginning of the play, Emilia would not speak against her husband or other men. She seemed to be passive and somewhat insignificant. By the end of the play, her role grew. After accidentally interrupting Desdemona's murder, Emilia passionately argued against Othello that Desdemona was an honest and pure woman. Othello counters Emilia's argument by stating that Iago first told him of Desdemona's infidelity. 'If he say so, may his pernicious soul Rot half a grain a day! He lies to the heart. She was to fond of her most filthy bargain" (V, ii, 154-156). Here, Emilia dangerously stated that Desdemona's marriage to Othello was "filthy", and Desdemona should have married a better man than Othello. Emelia also spoke against her husband, revealing how she found the handkerchief and gave it to Iago. This was also a risky statement because Iago drew his sword to silence Emelia; luckily, Graziano stopped Iago from this initial blow. In these two examples, Emilia shows her growth in confidence to speak her thoughts against those 'superior' to her. In doing so, she displays herself as a dynamic character.
William Shakespeare
By the end of the play, Emilia proves to be a dynamic character. At the beginning of the play, Emilia would not speak against her husband or other men. She seemed to be passive and somewhat insignificant. By the end of the play, her role grew. After accidentally interrupting Desdemona's murder, Emilia passionately argued against Othello that Desdemona was an honest and pure woman. Othello counters Emilia's argument by stating that Iago first told him of Desdemona's infidelity. 'If he say so, may his pernicious soul Rot half a grain a day! He lies to the heart. She was to fond of her most filthy bargain" (V, ii, 154-156). Here, Emilia dangerously stated that Desdemona's marriage to Othello was "filthy", and Desdemona should have married a better man than Othello. Emelia also spoke against her husband, revealing how she found the handkerchief and gave it to Iago. This was also a risky statement because Iago drew his sword to silence Emelia; luckily, Graziano stopped Iago from this initial blow. In these two examples, Emilia shows her growth in confidence to speak her thoughts against those 'superior' to her. In doing so, she displays herself as a dynamic character.
Othello: Acts IV and V
Othello, the Moor of Venice
William Shakespeare
Iago continues to manipulate other characters as the play continues. Again, Roderigo approaches Iago to complain that he has yet to start a relationship with Desdemona. Roderigo, who has paid large sums of money to Iago, complains that he has not gotten the results that he has spent the money for. Roderigo complaining to Iago about not seeing the results of his work has been a reoccurring scene throughout the play. In addition, Iago consistently reassures Roderigo that in time he will have a relationship with Desdemona. Also, Iago continues his speech to the point of manipulating Roderigo to do Iago's dirty work. Earlier, Roderigo picked a drunken fight with Cassio, and now Roderigo confronted Cassio to kill him. "I will show you such a necessity in his death that you shall think yourself bound to put it on him" (IV, ii, 230-231). Because Iago continues to successfully manipulate Roderigo, Roderigo stays as a static character. In addition, Iago is a static character because he continues to manipulate Roderigo in the same way as earlier scenes in the play.
William Shakespeare
Iago continues to manipulate other characters as the play continues. Again, Roderigo approaches Iago to complain that he has yet to start a relationship with Desdemona. Roderigo, who has paid large sums of money to Iago, complains that he has not gotten the results that he has spent the money for. Roderigo complaining to Iago about not seeing the results of his work has been a reoccurring scene throughout the play. In addition, Iago consistently reassures Roderigo that in time he will have a relationship with Desdemona. Also, Iago continues his speech to the point of manipulating Roderigo to do Iago's dirty work. Earlier, Roderigo picked a drunken fight with Cassio, and now Roderigo confronted Cassio to kill him. "I will show you such a necessity in his death that you shall think yourself bound to put it on him" (IV, ii, 230-231). Because Iago continues to successfully manipulate Roderigo, Roderigo stays as a static character. In addition, Iago is a static character because he continues to manipulate Roderigo in the same way as earlier scenes in the play.
Othello: Acts IV and V
Othello, the Moor of Venice
William Shakespeare
In scene one of act four, Othello shows a very different side to his personality. Before he began to doubt his wife's faithfulness, Othello held a very calm, composed and poised demeanor. For example, when Cassio began to fight with other soldiers, Othello calmed the troops and ended the struggle with poise and confidence. When his wife awoke, he turned to her lovingly and gently returned with her to their room. In act four, Othello has become anxious, jealous, and angry. He suspects that his wife of infidelity, and during a conversation between the couple about Cassio, Othello hits Desdemona. This sudden irate action shows a change in Othello's character. Earlier in the play, Iago warned Othello, "Oh, beware, my lord, of Jealousy./It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock/The meat it feeds on" (III, iii, 166-168). This quote foreshadows that Othello's jealousy will eventually ruin his life. In seeing Othello hitting Desdemona, the audience sees that this moment of foreshadowing is in the process of happening, and Othello will soon meet his demise. This change in demeanor also shows that Othello is a dynamic character. Unfortunately, he is changing for the worse.
William Shakespeare
In scene one of act four, Othello shows a very different side to his personality. Before he began to doubt his wife's faithfulness, Othello held a very calm, composed and poised demeanor. For example, when Cassio began to fight with other soldiers, Othello calmed the troops and ended the struggle with poise and confidence. When his wife awoke, he turned to her lovingly and gently returned with her to their room. In act four, Othello has become anxious, jealous, and angry. He suspects that his wife of infidelity, and during a conversation between the couple about Cassio, Othello hits Desdemona. This sudden irate action shows a change in Othello's character. Earlier in the play, Iago warned Othello, "Oh, beware, my lord, of Jealousy./It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock/The meat it feeds on" (III, iii, 166-168). This quote foreshadows that Othello's jealousy will eventually ruin his life. In seeing Othello hitting Desdemona, the audience sees that this moment of foreshadowing is in the process of happening, and Othello will soon meet his demise. This change in demeanor also shows that Othello is a dynamic character. Unfortunately, he is changing for the worse.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Othello: Acts I-III
Othello, the Moor of Venice
William Shakespeare
During scene three of act three, Desdemona offers Othello a handkerchief to use that he had given her. He refuses to use it saying, "Your napkin is too little" (Shakespeare, Act III, iii, 288). After Othello refused the handkerchief, it dropped to the ground and Desdemona left forgetting to pick it up. This handkerchief is a symbol for Othello and Desdemona's love and trust for one another. By forgetting it on the ground, the couple forgets their trust in one another. Also, this shows that their love for one another may be unraveling. This handkerchief also reveals characteristics about Othello's heritage. Othello has maintained a mysterious persona in the play so far, but during this act readers learn more about his heritage when he explains the background of the handkerchief. Unfortunately, this romantic memento causes problems between the newly married couple later on in the act. Othello, suspecting Desdemona of infidelity, asks for the handkerchief, the symbol of their love. When Desdemona cannot immediately give it to him, he becomes irate and leaves furiously. At the end of the act, Cassio is seen giving the handkerchief to Bianca to copy. Replicating the embroidery of the handkerchief would be symbolic for duplicating Desdemona's love, which Othello would view as infidelity.
William Shakespeare
During scene three of act three, Desdemona offers Othello a handkerchief to use that he had given her. He refuses to use it saying, "Your napkin is too little" (Shakespeare, Act III, iii, 288). After Othello refused the handkerchief, it dropped to the ground and Desdemona left forgetting to pick it up. This handkerchief is a symbol for Othello and Desdemona's love and trust for one another. By forgetting it on the ground, the couple forgets their trust in one another. Also, this shows that their love for one another may be unraveling. This handkerchief also reveals characteristics about Othello's heritage. Othello has maintained a mysterious persona in the play so far, but during this act readers learn more about his heritage when he explains the background of the handkerchief. Unfortunately, this romantic memento causes problems between the newly married couple later on in the act. Othello, suspecting Desdemona of infidelity, asks for the handkerchief, the symbol of their love. When Desdemona cannot immediately give it to him, he becomes irate and leaves furiously. At the end of the act, Cassio is seen giving the handkerchief to Bianca to copy. Replicating the embroidery of the handkerchief would be symbolic for duplicating Desdemona's love, which Othello would view as infidelity.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Othello: Acts I-III
Othello, the Moor of Venice
William Shakespeare
In the beginning of Act III, Shakespeare provides the audience with comedic relief by introducing the clown. As one would suspect, this clown makes jokes that make the audience smile.
"Cassio: 'Dost thou hear, my honest friend? '
Clown: 'No, I hear not your honest friend, I hear you.'" (Shakespeare, Act III, i, 19-20)
One question that came to mind though was 'Why did Shakespeare include a clown in this story, and why is the clown important?'The clown draws attention to situations that are humorous or silly. Perhaps the clown holds relevance in this story to bring light to the ridiculous plot of the play. Iago seeks retribution on Othello because Othello promoted Cassio and Othello is rumored to be sleeping with Iago's wife. The rumor has no concrete evidence, but Iago seeks revenge anyway. Iago feels entitled to be the Lieutenant arguing that he is more qualified because he has more experience. His desire to be Lieutenant holds more reasonable weight than the rumor about his wife. Still, Iago's extreme desire for revenge seems humorous to the reader. By introducing the clown, Shakespeare helps the audience to recognize the humorous events of the play.
William Shakespeare
In the beginning of Act III, Shakespeare provides the audience with comedic relief by introducing the clown. As one would suspect, this clown makes jokes that make the audience smile.
"Cassio: 'Dost thou hear, my honest friend? '
Clown: 'No, I hear not your honest friend, I hear you.'" (Shakespeare, Act III, i, 19-20)
One question that came to mind though was 'Why did Shakespeare include a clown in this story, and why is the clown important?'The clown draws attention to situations that are humorous or silly. Perhaps the clown holds relevance in this story to bring light to the ridiculous plot of the play. Iago seeks retribution on Othello because Othello promoted Cassio and Othello is rumored to be sleeping with Iago's wife. The rumor has no concrete evidence, but Iago seeks revenge anyway. Iago feels entitled to be the Lieutenant arguing that he is more qualified because he has more experience. His desire to be Lieutenant holds more reasonable weight than the rumor about his wife. Still, Iago's extreme desire for revenge seems humorous to the reader. By introducing the clown, Shakespeare helps the audience to recognize the humorous events of the play.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Othello: Acts I-III
Othello, the Moor of Venice
William Shakespeare
As the play began, Iago explicitly stated his hatred toward Othello. As the reader may assume, Iago plans some form of revenge on Othello. However, Iago has not yet revealed his plan for revenge on Othello. Despite not knowing, the play has an ominous feel that Othello will soon face tragedy. "The desperate tempest hath so banged the Turks/ That their designment halts" (Shakespeare, Act II, i, 21-22). This quote could foreshadow the demise that Othello will face. In this quote, the Turks could represent Othello, and the tempest could represent the trouble that Iago will cause. This quote may offer some hope for Othello, though, because the Turks only halt their plan because of the storm. The Turks are not completely annihilated by the storm. This may offer hope for Othello because his position as a military leader may be stopped, but he would still have his life.
William Shakespeare
As the play began, Iago explicitly stated his hatred toward Othello. As the reader may assume, Iago plans some form of revenge on Othello. However, Iago has not yet revealed his plan for revenge on Othello. Despite not knowing, the play has an ominous feel that Othello will soon face tragedy. "The desperate tempest hath so banged the Turks/ That their designment halts" (Shakespeare, Act II, i, 21-22). This quote could foreshadow the demise that Othello will face. In this quote, the Turks could represent Othello, and the tempest could represent the trouble that Iago will cause. This quote may offer some hope for Othello, though, because the Turks only halt their plan because of the storm. The Turks are not completely annihilated by the storm. This may offer hope for Othello because his position as a military leader may be stopped, but he would still have his life.
Othello: Acts I-III
Othello, the Moor of Venice
William Shakespeare
As the play begins, Iago displays his villainous character to the audience by speaking with Roderigo about his hate towards Othello. In the first scene, Iago advises Roderigo to tell Desdemona's father Brabantio about her relationship with Othello. The news upsets Brabantio greatly, and he calls for a search for his daughter and Othello. In the following scene, the audience sees Iago talking with Othello. "And spoke such scurvy and provoking terms/Against your honor/That, with the little godliness I have,/ I did full hard forbear him" (Shakespeare, Act I, ii, 7-10). In this quote, Iago is telling Othello that he defended Othello's honor from Brabantio's remarks after he found out about Othello's marriage. In this moment of "kindness" from Iago, the audience sees dramatic irony. The audience knows that Iago looks for revenge against Othello, but in this scene, Othello only sees the kind deed of Iago. This dramatic irony makes the reader feel sympathy for Othello because his trusting character will be abused by the villainous Iago. However, the audience may also hold reservations about giving Othello sympathy because he is naive enough to believe Iago, when the audience can plainly see that Iago is tricking Othello.
William Shakespeare
As the play begins, Iago displays his villainous character to the audience by speaking with Roderigo about his hate towards Othello. In the first scene, Iago advises Roderigo to tell Desdemona's father Brabantio about her relationship with Othello. The news upsets Brabantio greatly, and he calls for a search for his daughter and Othello. In the following scene, the audience sees Iago talking with Othello. "And spoke such scurvy and provoking terms/Against your honor/That, with the little godliness I have,/ I did full hard forbear him" (Shakespeare, Act I, ii, 7-10). In this quote, Iago is telling Othello that he defended Othello's honor from Brabantio's remarks after he found out about Othello's marriage. In this moment of "kindness" from Iago, the audience sees dramatic irony. The audience knows that Iago looks for revenge against Othello, but in this scene, Othello only sees the kind deed of Iago. This dramatic irony makes the reader feel sympathy for Othello because his trusting character will be abused by the villainous Iago. However, the audience may also hold reservations about giving Othello sympathy because he is naive enough to believe Iago, when the audience can plainly see that Iago is tricking Othello.
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