...Othello Character Analysis Othello is a play that, in my mind; is a calling to everyone that has ever felt like an outsider, but always sticks their hand out to help someone in need. Othello is constantly trying to remind himself, and others that he is needed in their society. Although Othello is an outsider, he also has a weakness that will inevitably be the cause of his suicide. Othello struggles with trust and Iago uses this quality to his advantage. Soon, the death of Othello is the ending of the play and the ending of the life of one of the best characters Shakespeare ever created. Starting at the very first of the play, Othello is seen as an outsider in Venice, he possesses skills that the state needs, and he is a necessary part of the society. Cassio states that the senate sends out three search parties for Othello, which lets the reader know how important he is to society. The government trusts Othello enough to put him in charge of Cyprus, and even in Othello’s dying speech he makes sure the Venetians remember the “service” he has done for them. Othello presents himself as an outsider for one of two reasons: either because he knows his exotic qualities, or because of his insecurities about being different from the other Venetians. In Act I, scene III, Othello states, “Rude am I in my speech, / And little blessed with the soft phrase of peace.” Although Othello is hardly ever rude, he does lose his articulacy as he is always facing the plots of Iago. Even in his final...
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...not as bad as it sounds.” (Huckleberry Finn) Compare how the theme of outsiders is presented in Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn, D.B.C Pierre’s Vernon God Little and Sylvia Plath’s Ariel. Throughout the history of literature, the idea of an outsider unable to find his place within society is explored frequently in all three texts. The theme of the outsiders is presented in all novels but separated due to the different time periods in which they were set, thus resulting in controversy and criticisms making it difficult to find a place within literature. Mark Twain’s ‘Huckleberry Finn’ is the story of a young boy, Huck Finn, who is faced with a restraint enforced upon him by society and later acknowledges this restraint once he comes to the realization that there is no escape from the society. ‘Vernon God Little’, like Huckleberry Finn, is also a story of a young boy framed as an accessory in a High School Massacre and is rendered to be an outcast in a society which revolves around manipulation and gullibility. Both Pierre and Twain portray the limitations and issues placed upon a young boy growing up in society. Sylvia Plath was viewed as a feminist icon, her collection ‘Ariel’, adopts the theme of outsider, as she believed women were classed as second-tier in a male dominant society and posed as a response to patriarchy in which oppressed women. The three texts intertwine in the portrayal of the outsider and act as a commentary on the societies in which these writers lived in...
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...In Chief Seattle’s ‘Treaty Oration’ speech he removes any connection or sense of belonging the “White Men” may have had with the land in the hopes of deterring them from staying. At this time Seattle’s people, the Native Americans, had been defeated by the White American’s after hundreds of years of warfare. Seattle, the chief of his people, had to accept or decline the “White Chief’s” offer to surrender their land and go live in a reserve instead. Being in a low position, Seattle had to be careful not to offend, but obviously had some hope to keep his land. Throughout the speech he creates great contrast between his people and the white people such as the metaphor “Day and Night cannot dwell together”. Seattle promotes the sacred connection between his people and the land, and simultaneously removes any connection the white men have, when he says, “the very dust upon which you now stand responds more lovingly to their footsteps than yours, because it is rich with the blood of our ancestors”. No one wants to stay where they don’t belong, so by removing any connection the invaders thought they had with the land, or any right to it, Seattle is hoping to deter them from staying. The cunning use of this notion, and the delicate, ingenious metaphors it is packed into are what aided Seattle’s speech to be still so well-known today. We are shown that even from an outsider position, the composer’s purpose can still be achieved by using the power of...
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...horse” (I.i.113). Although Othello appears at the beginning of the second scene, we do not hear his name until well into Act I, scene iii (I.iii.48). Later, Othello’s will be the last of the three ships to arrive at Cyprus in Act II, scene i; Othello will stand apart while Cassio and Iago supposedly discuss Desdemona in Act IV, scene i; and Othello will assume that Cassio is dead without being present when the fight takes place in Act V, scene i. Othello’s status as an outsider may be the reason he is such easy prey for Iago. Although Othello is a cultural and racial outsider in Venice, his skill as a soldier and leader is nevertheless valuable and necessary to the state, and he is an integral part of Venetian civic society. He is in great demand by the duke and senate, as evidenced by Cassio’s comment that the senate “sent about three several quests” to look for Othello (I.ii.46). The Venetian government trusts Othello enough to put him in full martial and political command of Cyprus; indeed, in his dying speech, Othello reminds the Venetians of the “service” he has done their state (V.ii.348). Those who consider Othello their social and civic peer, such as Desdemona and Brabanzio, nevertheless seem drawn to him because of his exotic qualities. Othello admits as much when he tells the duke about his friendship with Brabanzio. He says, -“[Desdemona’s]...
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...On April 16, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. gave a very important speech amongst the clergymen to protest against the Jim Crow laws and racial violence. King's reasoning for his speech was to argue for change and to justify his actions. While writing his letter, King uses rhetorical devices and appeals to develop his argument. In the beginning of MLK's speech he mentions that while being in jail, Martin Luther King Jr. said that their recent activities were "unwise and untimely". Ethos is shown being used when King makes a claim that he is not an "outsider". Martin Luther King Jr. established his credibility by mentioning that he and several members were here because they were invited. Paragraph 2, MLK states, "So I, along with several members of my staff, am here because I was invited here. I am here because I have organizational ties here." Furthermore, King expresses his biblical duties and says he is "compelled to carry the gospel of freedom beyond my own home town."...
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...Othello is an outsider in a closed society, to what extent does the opening act support this opinion? Shakespeare portrays Venice as incredibly democratic for its time as we are shown that in Act one everybody has a voice regardless of their colour or sex. The fact that Othello has obtained the high position of “general” within the army suggests that his chances have by no means been restricted by the colour of his skin and therefore is not seen as an outsider at the start of the play. Also the fact that he is treated with respect from the Duke, the highest authority in Venice, shows that the colour of his skin is not seen as a disadvantage in Venetian society. The white Venetians in “Othello” do for the most part exemplify the good qualities of their city and culture, which radiates civility and sophistication. This can be seen through the Duke’s language: “Valiant Othello, we must straight employ you against the general enemy ottoman. (To Brabantio) I did not see you: welcome, gentle signor”. However in Act One, Shakespeare uses the words of three Venetians to emphasise differences in Othello’s character from other Venetians. Shakespeare chooses these characters to highlight Othello’s differences, as they are infested with anger, jealousy and bitterness, therefore their descriptions of Othello are deceiving. The playwright uses these characters to paint a picture of Othello as the embodiment of the black stereotype held by people at this time, labelling him as “different”...
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...In history, people often look over Latin America and their fight for independence is often forgotten. One instance of a disremembered independence is the Dominican Republic’s underground revolution against dictatorship under Trujillo. In the Time of the Butterflies, Julia Alvarez retells the story of the Mirabal sisters and their sacrifice for change. The four Mirabal sisters (Patria, Dede, Minerva, and Maria Teresa) work as a unit along with others to raise awareness against oppression. Although Dede is the only one to survive, the sisters are well known in Latin America for their efforts. In Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s speech, “The Solitude of Latin America,” his statement rings true when he explains that “In spite of [a history of violence],...
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...He tries to reason that anyone is not an outsider in the United States. “Anyone who lives inside the United States can never be considered an outsider within its bounds.” King was deemed an outsider but he lives in America, anybody in the US cannot be called an outsider. He uses his logic of the white moderate. “But the white moderate, who is more devoted to “Order” than to “Justice”. The white moderate try to fix the problem but they are making it worse bu not letting African Americans have equal rights; that's why the boycotts started. The reasoning that king is trying to give is that the clergymen are thinking wrong about them. The method that I think is the most effective is pathos. He engulfs all of the events of segregation and puts them in a few powerful and emotional words. These uses of pathos give the letter profound meaning. The Letter From Birmingham Jail reflects how society was like...
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...Interpersonal Interaction Speech and language- Speech is the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience. The words speech and language are often used interchangeably to describe the interaction of people talking to each other. However, speech is linked with how we say words while language defines what we say. The following are examples of speech: • Jargon • Dialect • Accent • Tone of voice Jargon is the technical language used by professions. Jargon is basically a shortened form of language that encapsulates implied knowledge. It is extremely practical in a community sharing a general interest as it removes much information redundancy. Meanwhile it represents an obstruction to those strange with it and makes it possible to quickly identify the "outsiders". Therefore the "outsiders" will feel excluded as long as they are powerless to gain knowledge of and use effectively the jargon used by specific group concerned. Jargon that has proven its usefulness becomes included into what is best described as typical language. In health, jargons are used multitudes of time, for instance; NHS stands for National health standard. For example, jargon can be used with colleagues because they will understand it. However, using it with the youths would confuse them and make it hard for them to understand as jargon are professional words. Dialect is the form of language spoken by people in a particular region or group. Dialect is the general pronunciation practiced in...
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...Outsiders Our society has issues regarding racism and discrimination, but is it really fair? What if you were in their shoes, how would you feel about it now? Social issues in our society with racism and discrimination have been a problem for years and it’s also a very touchy subject to some people. Some people argue that talking about supporting racial discrimination and prejudice is just words and that freedom of speech should allow such views to be aired without restriction. Other people point out that those words can lead to some very dreadful and serious consequences. In To Kill a Mockingbird, a novel by Harper Lee clarifies about racial and excommunication. When Harper Lee was younger and how outsiders were dealing with racial discrimination...
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...The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice In the theatre of Shakespeare, one can encounter multiple “others” or “outsiders” when reading this text Othello `through a physco-analytic lense. Found throughout is Shakespeare desire to label Othello as “alien”, “outsider”, the stranger” and “other,” which can be seen as an unconscious, collective thought shared by members of this culture. The citizens tragically delude themselves by accepting him into their Venetian society, when in fact he is an “outsider” in ever way possible. Othello epitomizes what can be seen as an “outsider” in a white, Christian society where blacks are labeled as “strangers.” The tone of his skin is essentially what attributes to him being considered an intruder who...
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...Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr, and now Colin Kaepernick has stood up for their rights. The freedom of speech has improved leadership through the years. Many citizens of America has been calling Kaepernick’s action as disrespecting the flag and the history of America. Donald Trump, a politician running for president, called Kaepernick,“an outsider and should find another place to call home.” Kaepernick was right to kneel during the national anthem because it is a protest without violence,reveals the truth of America, and takes advantages of the freedom of speech. It is important to realize that Colin Kaepernick’s intentions were to help people who were afraid to come out and stand up for their own rights. Stated by Colin Kaepernick,...
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...syndrome have the possibility of being at a developmental risk because of impaired hearing and speech. Generally, the cognitive abilities of those with Goldenhar syndrome are not affected. The only way their cognitive abilities might be affected is if they had trouble with hearing or speech. Impaired hearing would be due to the malformation of the ear. While the typically formed ear usually has perfect hearing, it is common for the child to have either partial or full hearing loss in the effected ear. This could affect their classroom performance because they will not be able to hear the teacher correctly. If the ear canal is present in the affected ear, one way type of assistive technology that can be used is a...
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...them to better themselves.He began his speech by acknowledging the sacrifices that were made for civil rights. He then compared those achievements to the devastating and poor statistics of school dropouts and bastard children found in the African-American community today. Cosby proceeded to attack the lack of parenting that occurs in lower middle class environments that, he says, leads to incarceration. He also addressed a lack of accountability in the community by saying “God is Tired of You”. Cosby chose to address his audience directly by using words like “you”and “we”. He made jokes throughout his speech to keep his audience engaged and used a level of diction that was accessible to his audience. He employed several calls to action, in which he encourages African-Americans to “Take the neighborhood back”, by dressing more conservatively and speaking proper English. He spoke about the illiteracy that is prominent amongst black athletes and multimillionaires, who found success despite their obstacles. Throughout his speech Dr. Cosby reinforced the message that the state of the black community is not due to what outsiders have imposed, but what black people have done to themselves. The tone of Cosby’s words was sincere and passionate. His word choice reflected his passion accurately. He infused religion when condemning actions and used more crude terms to describe actions that he felt were most distasteful. Cosby finished his speech on a strong note. He condemned the African-American...
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...and although a foreigner from Africa, he has won this post by excellence in the field of war. Othello is characterized by his plainspoken, honest (perhaps even naïve) nature, which, together with his status as an outsider, leaves him vulnerable to the plots of his standard-bearer, Iago, to make him suspect his loyal wife, Desdemona, of infidelity. Othello is an outsider who is intelligent and confident in military matters but socially insecure. Many of Othello's insecurities are derived from his race and from the perception that...
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