Abstract

This paper determines the theme and elements portrayed in the play of 'Othello'. The primary plot of the play is based on love, vengeance, hatred and ill will that prevail among the primary characters of the play. The primary essence of the play revolves around the planning moves against the chief characters, in order to attain their own objectives. It shows that people lose their ability to think rationally, when they are misled. A person can commit any sin, under emotions but regrets when it's too late.

Table of Contetnts

Introduction3

Thesis Statement4

Discussion4

The Element of Love5

The Elements of Deception and Jealousy6

The Elements of Revenge and Justice8

Conclusion9

Work Cited11

Othello

Introduction

The plays of William Shakespeare are very common for the tragedy it presents in the plays and the dramas. There are presented different elements of tragedies in the plays and dramas of the greatest author Shakespeare. The tragedy has remained one of the central themes of the literatures in the work of different authors.

The tragedy in Othello is also based on the criteria, which show the protagonist as possessing high moral values. In the play, the character of Othello has been shown as the soldier in the army of Venice. He has been shown as the general of the Venetian army in the play. The story revolves around the four central characters that are Othello, Desdemona, Cassio and Ensign Lago. Desdemona has been shown the wife of Othello, Cassio as the lieutenant in the Venetian army while Ensign Iago has been shown as the entrusted friend of Othello.

The primary plot of the play is based on vengeance, hatred and ill will that prevail among the primary characters of the play. The primary essence of the play revolves around the planning moves against the chief characters, in order to attain their own objectives. The play begins by depicting the hatred and vengeance of Iago, as he feels his ability to be betrayed, by his commanding forces, by promoting someone else over him to the rank of lieutenant, and to grant special services to the general of the force Othello. The feeling of betrayal and vengeance is not only endured by Iago, but also Roderigo, who has been advancing to approach the leading lady of the play Desdemona. Conversing about the scenario, where both these parties, Iago and Roderigo, confess that their vengeance, more or less pertains to the same person, they endeavour to lay down a plot for maligning Othello and Casio, to get their objectives attained. Iago very astutely uses another character Cassio, to ignite the fire between Othello and his wife, so that in a way the revenge can be taken from both Iago and Roderigo, to witness Othello suffering, to whom he once called his eternal love. However, the story ends with Othello being so consumed in the factor of jealousy that he overlooks the plead of his wife, regarding her innocence and kills her. Later upon knowing the truth, Othello being bewildered by what he just did, and whatever he did was based on a ...