Simile: a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid
An example of this is when Iago says "The food that to him now is as luscious as locusts". Iago is comparing the taste of the food to the taste of a locust.
An example of this is when Iago says "The food that to him now is as luscious as locusts". Iago is comparing the taste of the food to the taste of a locust.
Allegory: A narrative that has 2 meanings one literal or surface meaning and the other metaphorical (the characters and settings represent abstract ideas or moral qualities
An example of this is when Iago says "i am not what i am". In this scene Iago is talking to Roderigo and saying that he is not who he seems to be. He seems nice and all but he just want to fulfill his own motives. The metaphorical meaning would be that Iago is the devil and they are alluding to this fact. The abstract idea is that Iago may or may not be the devil.
An example of this is when Iago says "i am not what i am". In this scene Iago is talking to Roderigo and saying that he is not who he seems to be. He seems nice and all but he just want to fulfill his own motives. The metaphorical meaning would be that Iago is the devil and they are alluding to this fact. The abstract idea is that Iago may or may not be the devil.
Allusion : Any reference, direct or indirect, to a person, place, event, or character in history, literature, mythology, etc.
An example of this is when Iago says "by Janus I think no". Janus is the god of being two-faced similar to what Iago is.
An example of this is when Iago says "by Janus I think no". Janus is the god of being two-faced similar to what Iago is.
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Catastrophe: The concluding action of a tragedy, where the principal character meets with death or other significant defeat.
The catastrophe of this story is when Othello kills himself because he is upset that he killed Desdemona for cheating when she was actually not cheating.
The catastrophe of this story is when Othello kills himself because he is upset that he killed Desdemona for cheating when she was actually not cheating.
Catharsis: Purgation or purification of the emotions of pity and fear from the viewing of a tragic drama
An example of this is when we see that Othello kills Desdemona. At first we are angry upset at Othello for killing Desdemona and pity Desdemona but then when Othello regrets it we are released from these emotions.
An example of this is when we see that Othello kills Desdemona. At first we are angry upset at Othello for killing Desdemona and pity Desdemona but then when Othello regrets it we are released from these emotions.
Characters: Living beings in a work of fiction
In this story we have, Brabantio, Gratiano, Lodovico, Othello, Cassio, Iago, Emilia, Desdemona, Roderigo, Bianca, Montano, and the clown and musicians. |
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Comic Relief A humorous scene, incident or speech in the course of a serious fiction or drama
An example of comic relief in this story is when Cassio sends musicians to Othello who is upset; in an attempt to make him less angry at Cassio, however Othello just tells the clown to send them away, so the comic relief is short lived. |
Conceit An ingenious and fanciful notion or conception through an elaborate analogy showing striking parallel between two dissimilar things.
An example of this is when Iago says "'Faith, he to-night hath boarded a land carack: If it prove lawful prize, he's made forever." Cassio doesnt understand what he's saying because Iago used an elaborate analogy that just means that Othello is married.
An example of this is when Iago says "'Faith, he to-night hath boarded a land carack: If it prove lawful prize, he's made forever." Cassio doesnt understand what he's saying because Iago used an elaborate analogy that just means that Othello is married.
Connotation :The suggested or emotional meaning of a word as compared with its dictionary definition
An example of this is when Brabantio accuses Othello of "stealing his daughter" when in reality he did not kidnap her or anything, he just made her fall in love with him.
An example of this is when Brabantio accuses Othello of "stealing his daughter" when in reality he did not kidnap her or anything, he just made her fall in love with him.
Mood: The atmosphere or emotional effect generated by the words images situations in a literary work
The mood of this story changes quite a bit but one example of a mood in Othello is sadness and frustration; this is the mood of the play when Othello is killing Desdemona; we re sad that Desdemona is dying and Othello is frustrated at everything that is happening.
The mood of this story changes quite a bit but one example of a mood in Othello is sadness and frustration; this is the mood of the play when Othello is killing Desdemona; we re sad that Desdemona is dying and Othello is frustrated at everything that is happening.
Plot :The action – that which happens – in a literary work
The plot can be basically described as Iago's revenge story. Here is the complete summary in exciting video form. Complication: smaller actions or events which confound and compound the original problem
An example of a complication is when Othello asks for the handkerchief but Desdemona cant bring it to him because she cannot find it since Iago placed it in Cassios room. This further leads Othello to believe that Desdemona is cheating. |
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Crisis: The turning point for better or worse in a play
The crisis of the story is when Desdemona cannot bring Othello the handkerchief because it is in Cassio's room. However this may not be the only possible turning point, because literature is always open to discussion.
The crisis of the story is when Desdemona cannot bring Othello the handkerchief because it is in Cassio's room. However this may not be the only possible turning point, because literature is always open to discussion.
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Climax: A point of high emotional intensity often the protagonist and antagonist clash for the last time
The climax of the story depends on how you look at it. If you look at it in the way that Iago is the protagonist, then Emilia would be the antagonist. The climax in this situation would be when Iago grabs Emilia in the chaos and then proceeds to stab her, after the puts all the pieces together about who told Othello all the lies.
The climax of the story depends on how you look at it. If you look at it in the way that Iago is the protagonist, then Emilia would be the antagonist. The climax in this situation would be when Iago grabs Emilia in the chaos and then proceeds to stab her, after the puts all the pieces together about who told Othello all the lies.
Denouement: Falling action, the conclusion of a plot, the resolution
The denouement of this story would be when Othello kills himself after he realizes Desdemona was faithful.
The denouement of this story would be when Othello kills himself after he realizes Desdemona was faithful.
Reversal:The thrilling change of luck for the protagonist at the last moment
The reversal if this play would have to be when Iago get stabbed, since throughout the whole play Iago controls the game but then at the end when he gets caught and stabbed, his good luck runs out. |
Recognition: The moment at which a chief character recognizes the happy or awful truth
The moment of recognition in this play would be when Othello realizes that Desdemona is innocent and that he just killed the woman he loved because of the lies that Iago told him. This led to Othello killing himself. |
Setting: A combination of locale, historical period, season or hour, and spiritual, ethnic and cultural background
The setting of the story would be in Venice in Act 1 then in Cyprus the rest of the play. The historical period would be anywhere between the 1500's through the 1750's. It's context is around the time of war between Venice and Turkey. The cultrual background of Othello would be African since he is recognized as the Moor.
The setting of the story would be in Venice in Act 1 then in Cyprus the rest of the play. The historical period would be anywhere between the 1500's through the 1750's. It's context is around the time of war between Venice and Turkey. The cultrual background of Othello would be African since he is recognized as the Moor.
Tone :The writer’s or speaker’s attitude toward his subject, audience, or himself
The tone of the play would be cynical since that what Iago basically is and the story is basically revolved around his revenge plot.
The tone of the play would be cynical since that what Iago basically is and the story is basically revolved around his revenge plot.
Tragedy :A serious fiction involving the downfall of a hero or heroine
Othello can be considered a tragedy becuase it does not end happily and the good characters such as Desdemona, Othello, and Emilia die while the evil character Iago is still alive but only wounded. This play is about the downfall of Othello.
Othello can be considered a tragedy becuase it does not end happily and the good characters such as Desdemona, Othello, and Emilia die while the evil character Iago is still alive but only wounded. This play is about the downfall of Othello.
Tragic Flaw: In a tragedy, the defect in the hero that leads to a downfall
Othello's tragic flaw was being jealous and being easily manipulated by Iago. If Othello wasnt jealous of Cassio, he wouldnt have listened to Iago's lies. Othello could also be described as gullible which could have been another flaw. If Othello wasn't jealous or gullible maybe Desdemona and him would have still been alive. |
Tragic Irony the most noble and most deserving person, because of the very grounds of his or her excellence, dies in defeat.
Tragic irony occurs when Desdemona dies. She did nothing wrong except that she was faithful. She was probably the most pure character but she got the short end of the stick when Othello kills her.
Tragic irony occurs when Desdemona dies. She did nothing wrong except that she was faithful. She was probably the most pure character but she got the short end of the stick when Othello kills her.