Showing posts with label Othello. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Othello. Show all posts

Monday, March 8, 2010

Othello Movie Viewing Two: Thoughts...

We continued to watch the film, and are very close to the end.
Near the end, when Othello decides he must kill Desdamona for being unfaithful to him, we see that there is an important theme of trust. It is very important to Othello that he trusts the people around him, and if he discovers otherwise, he does not want to deal with the consequences. The idea of love overcomes the idea of mistrust, as Othello kills Desdamona, even though he still loves him.
When Othello finds out the Iago was lying to him about Desdamona being unfaithful, Othello realises that it is Iago who was being the less trustworthy and loyal throughout the time we see. This causes Othello to kill Iago, as it is his fault that Desdamona is now dead.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Othello Movie Viewing One: Thoughts...

In the first viewing of the movie, the theme of the importance of social class structure is becoming evident. Also, the theme of racism is starting to emerge. This is seen in the treatment that Othello recieves from the rest of the characters towards his love for Desdamona. Brabanchilo also has a grudge against Othello when he discovers that he has married his daughter without permission.
Love is an important theme, as we see the pain Roderigo was feeeling as his beloved Desdamona is in love with Othello, rather than himself.