Frankenstein-THE END :)

Well, the book is finished! It was not my favorite, and I definately did not think it was scary! I want to blog about the ending. All I can say is poor Victor. THe monster kills his entire family pretty much, he feels he has nothing to live for. He tells Walton that he needs to continue looking for the Monster even after Victor dies which he later does. The monster shows up and mourns over his creators dead body. Walton is scared and cannot believe Victor was telling the truth about having created a monster. The monster goes on to tell Walton that he regrets all that he has done and basically wishes he could have hanged his actions. He did not want to come off as a bad character, but in the end, that is exactly how he is precieved. The amiguity of the monster is still going on even at the end of the novel. We will never know if he is like Adam or like the devil.

Frankenstein-Victor

"Have my murderous machinations deprived you also, my dearest Henry, of life? Two I have already destroyed; other victims await their destiny: but you, Clerval, my friend, my benefactor-" page 129

Victor is becoming crazy. He is losing people he loves and cannot take the stress nor the hurt any longer. He starts to blame himself for the deaths of his loved ones and was sick. The monster only caused anxiety and hurt in his life. He states that he felt the monster grasping his neck. This is an instance where he becomes dillusional. ONe of the reasons Victor is becoming so crazy is because he has yet to tell someone of the monster he created. He trys to keep it a secret, but it is becoming too much for him to handle alone. Victor stated that he wished he was dead to be set free from the monster and all its problems. Victor is a character who readers sympahize with. He is tormented for his precious goal that he achieved and does not know how to live a normal life after it is created. The monster is constantly causing troubles and conflicts on Victor. I feel bad for him.

Frankenstein-Foreshadowing

"My dear father, re-assure yourself. I love my cousin tenderly and sincerely. I never saw any woman who excited, as Elizabeth does, my warmest admiration and affection. My future hopes and prospects are entirely bound up in the expectation of our union." page 109

In the beginning of the novel, we learned that Victor's mother had the intention for he and Elizabeth to marry. However, that event has not taken place yet. Moreover, this line foreshadows that it will soon occur. Victor loves Elizabeth and is indeed aspiring to marry her yet he is concerned with the monster being around. This is using foreshadowing because it says the "expectation of our union." This implies to the reader that it will eventually happen and to be aware. Victor's father is worried Victor has found another woman to marry because Victor is acting strange. Victor further explains that he does not love someone else and is planning on marrying Elizabeth as planned. The readers are able to foresee their marriage and what it entails.

Frankenstein-Internal Conflict

"I sat one evening in my laboratory; the sun had set, and the moon was just rising from the sea; I had not sufficient light for my employment, and I remained idle, in a pause of consideration of whether I should leave my labour for the night, or hasten its conclusion by an unremitting attention to it. Three years before I was engaged in the same manner..and filled it forever with bitter remorse." page 120

Internal conflict is a struggle within the character hiimself. Victor one of the characters that endure this trouble. The very first time he created a monster, he swore he would neve do it again. He stated it was a disaster and a bad decision. Now, the monster is demanding him to create a female creature so he will not be lonely. Victor proceeds to say he well. However, it is eating him up inside. He does not know if it is the right thing for him to do. His health will suffer and he will endure the pain and anger he had on the first one. Creating a monster takes talent and effort. Victor struggles with finding the strength to carrry out this action. Another area where Victor has internal conflict is with his marrying Elizabeth. He fears if he marries her, the monster will attack her if he does not create him a companion. Many thoughts are running through Victor's brain that is causing him an internal struggle.

Frankenstein-themes

"A change indeed had taken place in me: my health, which had hitherto declined, was now much restored; and my spirits, when unchecked my the memory of my unhappy promise, rose prportionably." page 108

Health, Benevolence, Frame Story

These were the themes my group had to find in the novel. They were all hit pretty thoroughly as the novel progressed. In the beginning, it seemed Victor considered everyone to be benevolent. For example, on page 40, Victor is describing his father. It seemed to be a common characteristic of the people Victor described. Towards the end, the use of benevolent decreases when the monster begins to tell his story. He gives his life expereince without really characterizing the other characters. Health is a big topic when it comes to Victor and his creations. When he created the monster, his health was in a rapid decline. That is why when the monster demands him to create a female he is hesitant because he feels he cannot endure that sickness again. Health is greatly impacted by the monster and Victor's family. Lastly, frame story. There are three characters who tell their stories in Frankenstein. First is Walton, second is Victor and third is the monster. They begin to unfold again after chapter seventeen.

Frankenstein-Robert

"I desire the company of a man who could sympathise with me; whose eyes would reply to mine. You may deem me romantic, my dear sister, but I bitterly feel the want of a friend." (pg. 4)

Robert Walton opens the story. He is travelling to find the North Pole to find the answer as to why compasses go North. Robert writes letters to his sister Margaret because he has nooone to communicate with. From the beginning, we see Robert as this lonely desperate man. He has noone to share his joys or failures with. When he meets Victor, right away he claims him as his friend and they both share their life stories. After the letters in the beginning, Robert is no longer the speaker and it turns to Victor. However, in a sense it is Robert because he is putting this in his letter to Margaret. THe story is a frame story which we must be aware of. Robert is kind man who believes everyone is benevolent and seems to only focus on the good and making sure his goal is reached.

Frankenstein-Victor

"I might infuse a spark of being into the lifeless thing that lay at my feet. I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open; it breathed hard, and a convulsive motion agitated its limbs." (pg. 35)

Victor Frankenstein is the true meaning of a mad scientist. He became obsessed with science when he witnessed the strike of lightning hitting a tree. He then got the BRIGHTEST idea to create life. However, that was the biggest mistake he could have made. When he was travelling, Robert Walton took him into his boat. Robert describes him as a kind gentleman who had madness in his eyes. Frankenstein is one of the main characters. We know of his life and of his desires. He resembles Robert in a way because they are both crazy over their goals and do everything they can tp accomplish it. For instance, Victor loses his health over the mess. HE spent all his time creating the life, and then when he is finished, he wishes he never did it. He becomes pale and ill for being sleep deprived and sick with disgust of the monster.

Frankenstein-metaphor

"The wounded deer dragging its fainting limbs to some untrodden brake, there to gaze upon the arrow which had pierced it, and to die- was but a type of me." (pg. 64)

Victor is comparing himself to a wounded deer. He feels as though he resembles the deer because he too is in pain and suffering but not in a physical sense. Victor is extremely tired, his brother has died, his father is sick, and he too is still getting over the fact that the monster he created was the murderer. Victor is lost and does not fully how to act anymore. He feels as if he could go to a place and die just as the deer. In the previous lines before this, Victor talks of how the tenderness of friendship nor the beauty of the earth could bring happinesss about him. He is too sad and drained. To further relate to the metaphor, the limbs the deer carries matches with the load of dilemma, guilt, and frustration Victor has in his heart and soul. This only adds on to the readers sympathy for him.

Frankenstein-rhetorical questions

"Dear mountains! My own beautiful lake! How do you welcome your wanderer? Your summits are clear; the sky and lake are blue and placid. Is this to prognosticate peace, or to mock my unhappiness?" (pg. 49)

When Victor goes back to his hometown, he is wandering around and taking visits to where he is used to go. He begins to ask the lake and mountains questions knowing they will not respond. This is the use of rhetorical questions. The author uses this to show how dear they are to Victor and to show his sorrow in his heart. Victor is upset because his brother has died. He is trying to feel comfort by speaking to the inanimate objects and we sympathize with him. The lake is so calm and even, and the mountains are beautiful and strong. This descriptions contradict with Victor who is basically a mess. He feels uneasy and all of this comes through the rhetorical questions he is asking. Victor has missed his home and everything has changed in his life, him, his family and his career. He wanted to find a place of peace at the lake and take him back to what used to be.

Frankenstein-imagery

"I never saw a more interesting creature; his eyes have generally an expression of wildness, and even madness, but there are moments when, if any one performs an act of kindness towards him or does him any the most triflin service, his whole countenance is lighted up, as it were, with a beam of benevolence and sweetness that I never saw equallyed. But he is generally melancholy and despairing; and sometimes he gnashes his teeth.." (pg. 9)

Robert Walton is describing Victor Frankenstein in this quote. At first, the reader really does not have a clue who Victor is until Walton distinguishes his attributes to us. By the use of words such as wildness and madness, we understand that Victor is determined and has something on his mind even before we know his story. THe use of imagery gives us a background of who Victor may be and what he portrays as a character. WHen Robert gave him comfort, Victor lit up. He was so proud someone showed him kindess. From the get go, we can see that these two characters will be "friends" throughout the book. Roberts description of Victor sets the stage for Victor's actions and visible appearances in the future. While reading, I can picture Victor at this moment with the help of Robert's descriptive word choice.

Wuthering Heights-END :)

"I sought, and soon discovered, the three head-stones on the slope next the moor-the middle one, grey, and half buried in heath-Edgar Linton's only harmonized by the turf, and moss creepin up its foot-Heathcliff's still bare. I wondered how any one could ever imagine unquiet slumbers, for the sleepers in that quiet earth." page 344

WOOHOO! THe end of the story is a complete turn around than what I thought would happen! In the end, Heathcliff, Catherine, and Edgar all died. The love triangle is still together even in their death. Heathcliff made it known that he wanted to be buried next to Catherine eventhough he was to be buried in the city. Heathcliff's obsessive love for Catherine haunts him even in his death! Catherine basically caused his death, just like he caused hers. Cathy and Hareton become lovers in the end..definately did not see that one coming! They finally realized their love for eachother and plan on getting married and moving back to the Grange. Heathcliff will not be able to have the forceful pressures on them anymore and they will be able to live freely. The last line of the quote sticks out to me the most. Even though they are dead in the quiet earth, they will continue to argue as spirits and be loud! It is kind of spooky to think about.

Wuthering Heights-crazy heathcliff

"May she wake in torment! why she is a liar to the end! Where is she? Not there-not in heaven-not perished where? Oh! you said you cared nothing for my sufferings! and I pray one prayer-I repeat it til my tongue stiffens-Catherine Earnshaw may you not rest, as long as I am living!...I cannot live without my life! I cannot live without my soul!" page 171

Obviously, Heathcliff has turned crazy. He has an obsessive love for Catherine and when she dies, he does not know what he has to live for, or what he can do with his life now that he does not have her to coincide with. As a result, he freaks out about her death and wants her to follow him and haunt him so that he knows she is near. Heathcliff is a mad man. He would do anything to have her back and be with him. He wants to control her and make her do as he pleases. From here on out, Heathcliff is a psycho. He always has Catherine on the mind and tries ways to block the memories by hurting others since she hurt him so much in her lifetime. He wants revenge and is violent in ways to obtain it.

Wuthering Heights-imagery

"Mrs. Linton sat in a loose, white dress, with a light shawl over her shoulders, in the recess of the open window, as usual." page 160

Imagery is the use of words to create a visual image in the readers mind. This allows for the reader to truly identify what a person may look like or what actions are being carried out. In this case, an image of Catherine is formed. We are able to picture a beautiful woman and identify what she looks like and what she is wearing. By the use of imagery, readers and authors are able to compose a picture and allow readers to relate to them in many ways. The use of an imagination also comes from imagery. A vivid picture appears in the minds when they read the strong word choice describing the character. The word choice makes it easier to picture what she acutally looks like. When I read this, I pictured a calm woman taking in the cool air. It is the use of imagery that I am able to come up with these ideas.

Wuthering Heights-Flashback

"It was the same room into which he had been ushered, as a guest, eighteen years before: the same moon shone through the window; and the same autumn landscape lay outside." page 290

The use of a flashback is carried out through this entire novel. Mrs. Dean is retelling the story of the Heathcliffs to Mr. Lockwood who is inquiring on a job. Mrs. Dean uses flashbacks as a way to tell the story and make it seem more real. Instances such as the deaths of Catherine and Linton resemeble the truths behind why the family is left the way they are. Without the flashbacks, the story would not have the same meaning and the truths would not be identified. In this particular instance, the flashback arises from the day when Heathcliff first came to Wuthering Heights and Mrs. Dean rememembers having the moon and landscape be the exact same. She pictures it in her head which allows us readers to visualize it in ours and go back to that time period. The whole entire story that Mrs. Dean tells Lockwood is a flashback. She takes him back to the times when she was apart of their family and their daily lives.

Wuthering Heights-Stream of Conciousness

"She does not seem so amiable,"I thought, "as Mrs. Dean would persuade me to believe. She's a beauty, it is true, but not an angel." page 305

Throughout the story, the audience is getting the storyline from Mrs Dean who is reciting it to Mr. Lockwood. However, we are never really introduced to Mr. Lockwood's true feelings on the matter. Moreover, by the use of the stream of conciousness, readers are able to identify with the characters true feelings. We knew how Mrs. Dean felt about Cathy and the Heathcliffs but never really how Lockwood felt about them. Mr. Lockwood agrees with Dean on the fact that Cathy is beautiful but he does not see her as an angel. The author relates this to the readers by showing us into the minds of the characters. Lockwood is a strong character and plays an important role on figuring out the true story. By having the stream of conciousness, we are able to see his true thoughts and ideas on the characters.

Wuthering Heights

"Wuthering Heights is the name of Heathcliff's dwelling, 'Wuthering' being a significant provincial adjective, descriptive of the atmospheric tumult to which its station is exposed in stormy weather." pg. 4

For one of my opinion blogs I wanted to talk about the title and the impact it has on the story. Not only does the title sound intriguing, but the pictures on my books cover also catch my attention. The title, Wuthering Heights, is the name of Mr. Heathcliff's home. Not only does he live there now, but it goes back to the Earnshaws when he was little. The house itself comes across as a very cold dark place. When Mr. Lockwood arrives for a job, the family sits taciturn and is not welcoming. The rooms are dreary and crazy things happen. Mr. Lockwood assumes it is haunted! Heathcliff is a discerning man. Titling the novel Wuthering Heights adds an insight to how the house and family inside plays an important role on the entire story. Any one that steps foot into that house has stories to share for a lifetime. The atmosphere is enough to give someone the creeps. It sits on a hill and has blowing leaves and broken rocks. I picture a haunted house whenever the house is mentioned.

Wuthering Heights-Catherine

"From the hour she came down stairs, til the hour she went to bed, we had not a minute's security that she wouldn't be in mischief." pg. 42

Catherine is a very interesting character. Beside the fact that she is associated with many different names throughout the story, when she was little, she was a handful. As she grew up, she grew a more and more liking to Heathcliff, her brother (not really). At first, I was really confused. All these people in the story had different names for themselves and it took me some time to figure who was who. Anyway, one of the turning points in Catherine's life was when she went to live at the Linton's. They were rich and fancy. When she returned, she too felt mature and acted like a woman. Her love for Heathcliff never changed but stayed clear of him for some time. This novel is good so far. It seems Heathcliff and Catherine have so many ties to eachother yet they never fit into the same place. Catherine married Edgar and it seems in spite Heathcliff married Isabella. A love triangle definately sums up Catherine, Edgar, and Heathcliff. There is no doubt Catherine still has more to offer in the story. She is constantly becoming insane and dilusional which only adds to the story as a whole.

Wuthering Heights-point of view

"I believe at Wuthering Heights the kitchen is forced to retreat altogether into another quarter, at least I distinguished a chatter of tongues..."pg. 5

"I listened doutingly an instant; detected the disturber, then turned and dozed and dreamt again. I remember..." pg. 25

"I determined to watch his movements. My heart invariably cleaved to the master's, in preference to Catherine's side; with reason, I imagined, for he was kind, and trustful..." pg. 109

The entire story is told in first person. However, one characteristic about this novel is that in the beginning, Mr. Lockwood is the speaker until he goes to Mrs. Dean to find out more about Heathcliff. Then, the story stays in first person but has a knew antecdent for the pronoun "I". After chapter four, the "I" refers back to Mrs. Dean. By having the story told in first person, I am able to become more intact with the story. It brings the book on a more personal level. Also, the point of view shows it from one viewpoint the entire time except through dialogue amongst characters. In the examples, the first two are of Mr. Lockwood, and the last of Mrs. Dean. Having the story in first person, a closer read and better understanding develops on why characters are the way they are, and how they came to be. A story is told to convey information. First person allows for hands on feedback and a thoughtful story.

Wuthering Heights-simile/metaphor

"My love for Linton is like the foliage in the woods. Time will change it, I'm well aware, as winter changes the trees-my love for Heathcliff resembles the eternal rocks beneath-a source of little visible delight, but necessary. Nelly, I am Heathcliff-he's always, always in my mind."pg. 84

Similes and metaphors are used in stories to create comparisons between two or more things. Catherine is a weary character. She is in a tangled love mess with Heathcliff, her childhood love, and Edgar Linton her husband. However, she is unsure of who is the right choice. In her case, Catherine compares her love. Catherine knows that time will change her feelings of Linton just as the wind blows the foliage. In that case, why does she marry him? She says that her and Heathcliff's love is like rocks. Rocks are sturday and non-changing, yet she does not "choose" him as her lover. Obviously Catherine has a greater love for Heathcliff made true in her comparison. There is more to the story to find out why she chose Linton and her reasoning on keeping with her decision though a weary one. Nelly, is a strongheaded woman. She acts like a mediator for Cathy and does nothing but listen and ask for deeper meaning. She plays along to Catherine's comparison.

Wuthering Heights- characterization

"She was slender, and apparently scarcely past girlhood: an admirable form, and the most exquisite little face that I have ever had the pleasure of beholding: small features, very fair; flaxen ringlets, or rather golden, hanging loose on her delicate neck; and eyes-had they been agreeable in expression they would have been irresistable" pg. 11

Throughout the novel, the speaker does a good job of identifying the characters through direct characterization. As readers, we come to know who the characters are by their looks, personalities, and actions taken into count by the speaker of the story and he precieves them. In this example, the speaker is characterizing Mrs. Heathcliff when he first meets her. She is taciturn and has an agitated feeling that comes across. There are reasons for her acting this way that are told throughout. At this statement, we know the outer looks of Mrs. Heathcliff and are able to form an image of what she looks like and who she is by the characteristics given. Authors use this technique of characterization so the readers are able to think of the characters in their mind and have a further understanding of the book and its characters. Some other characters we come to know in this way are Heathcliff and Catherine (little and older), Joseph, Nelly, and Mrs. Dean.

Biff and Happy

From the very beginning of the story I thought to myself, "these boys are five years old." However, it turns out they are in their thirties. I found it strange how Linda told Willy how cute it was to see them shaving together and going on a date. (1548) Also, they sleep in twin beds. In our small group we compared it to Stepbrothers! Old men who cannot make a living on their own and resort to living and falling under responsibility of their parents. There are many links you can make between the two. Biff was supposed to be this All-Star athlete, but he did not pass math. (1600) Biff is a lost boy. I believe Happy is a little better than Biff. Willy does not lose himself when Happy is around, or order him to go find work. The two boys also resemble Tom and Laura in the Glass Menagerie. They are sheltered and act like they are little kids. The parents are not responsible enough to structure them. Also, Biff and Happy know their father is a mess. Biff tells Happy that Willy will eventually kill himself. (1614)

Death of a Salesman #5

One of the biggest themes addressed in the play is living the "american dream". There are many similarites between the Glass Managerie and Death of a Salesman. Willy was a well-respected father when his kids were little;however, things started to change on him and Willy did not want to believe it. For instance, the Loman's did not have as much money as they used too. So, Linda began sewing her stockings and Willy told her not too and that he would buy her some. Willy was making less and less each day until finally he was fired. His sons were not in the best shape either. Willy told Biff to go find a job. (1579) Also, Willy always imagines his brother Ben and says he "walked into the jungle at 17 and walked out at 21 rich!" (1572) Willy is upset his life did not turn out rich and perfect. This correlates with the Glass Managerie. Tom and Laura are trapped with their mother Amanda and they do not know how to make it better. THe father in both stories are prominent figures. In the Glass Managerie the father is just in a picture, wheras in Death of a Salesman he is the source of drama.

Death of a Salesman #2

Death of a Salesman is a form of tragedy. In the end, one of the main characters dies, Willy. However, it was not just a planned death or thought out process, rather his whole life lead him to his fault. Willy was a salesman but later in life was always put on the move and grew too tired. (page 1548) Willy was married and had two sons-Biff and Happy. Willy became dillusional. He became crazy and would talk to himself and picture old times. on page 1556 is it when Willy begins his crazy mind. The boys know he has lost his mind, but Linda does not want to believe he has gone crazy. She notices Willy acting up more when Biff returns or is near. Everytime Biff and Willy are together they argue. They have unsettled business from the past and Willy can not get past it. (1615) Biff sees signs that his dad is going to kill himself and eventually one night Willy gets in his car and dies. (1628) It is important for audiences to realize the type of genre the play is so they do not have to high of hopes for another. Tragedies are based on losing a hero do to their hubris. Willy's hubris was that his life was not how he planned it out to be.

Laura

I wanted to blog about Tom's sister Laura because she seems to be a voided character and the title is based off of her. I never really understood what a Glass Menagerie was until close to the end. Laura has a collection of glass animals. Laura was crippled and put herself down alot. (page 1244) When I was reading this story, I kept thinking Laura was younger than Tom. But, that is ot true, Laura is two years older. TOm is the one going out and working at the warehouse having a job, while Laura quit school and walks in the park and museums for seven hours a day. (page 1242) When Jim comes to the house, Laura freaks out. She feels ill and does not want to open the door. She used to have a crush. When Jim breaks one of Laura's animals, i feel it symbolizes that Laura will break away from her constant shyness. She will soon become someone and make something of herself. Jim tells her she needs to be confident. (1283) Tom loves his sister and is concerned about leaving because he knows whereever he goes, his sister will always be around because of her great love of menageries.

The Glass Menagerie #3

Tom Wingfield is the protagonist of the play. He is the younger brother to Laura who is a cripple. He seems to be the only member of the family who makes a steady income and does alot for the family. He has to take over the "father" role because their father walked out. Amanda, the mother, has many issues from her life. She is very concerned with her daughter Laura's gentelmen callers. "What? No one-not one?" page 1239. Amanda and Laura so far seem to be the antagonist. Tom goes out almost every night to the movies. (1246-1247) His mother does not believe him and tries to push him to tell her the truth. (1247) Also, Amanda tells Tom that he needs to find a gentleman caller for his sister. (1254) Tom gets uptight with his mother and sister. This offers drama to the play. Without all of the chaos in their lives and problems between them, the story would not have a basis. They advance the plot by eliciting the actions by others. Amanda questions Tom over and over until finally he breaks free and expresses his thoughts and feelings. By doing this, the story moves forward and opens new doors.

The Glass Menagerie #1

In The Glass Menagerie, there are three main characters who are all related. At the surface, they seem to be a loving family. Mother Amanda, sister Laura and brother Tom. Tom is the main character so far it seems to be. He is also the narrator. At the beginning of the play, we discussed in class realistic and nonrealistic. Right off the bat, Tom says that the gentelman caller is the most realistic character. (page 1236) However, we are not introduced to him until later in the play. In the first five scenes, I feel as though the play is realistic. They have a family who has some problems that lie in between them especially Amanda and Tom. They argue frequently. For instance, on page 1245 Tom and Amanda are arguing about where Tom has been and what he has been doing. This is realistic. Parents are always worried about where their kids may be. Later on, they address the issue of the sister Laura. She dropped out of school and is crippled. (1253-161) These seem to portray all realistic qualities of a family. The nonrealistic sense comes in the stage setting. Walls are missing and ways of talking are changed. This is exemplified in the direction of the narrator in the beginning of the scenes.

Emilia

I wanted to do one of my opinion blogs on Emilia because she was a dynamic character. Also, i felt like she had a bad connotation throughout the entire play. In the beginning, she always did as her husband ask of her. Iago had asked her to get the handkerchief from Desdemona, as his wife she obliged. (III.III.310-317) Also, she always seemed to hide in his shadow and never stand up for herself even when Iago spoke horribly about women in Act II. However, at the end of Act V, Emilia finally stands up for herself. (V.II.219-235) She finally realizes that it was her husband who was in charge of this disaster and she can not believe it. Emilia gains the courage to do whats right and tell her husband what a fool he was. She dies for her actions. Besides Emilia being Iago's wife, she was a servant to Desdemona. She was loyal and stood up for Desdemona just as a good friend would do.

Othello #2

In Acts IV and V the factor of the play being a tragedy comes into play. Before these acts, no one had died and everyone seemed to be getting along alright with Iago's plan. In the beginning of Act IV.I, Othello starts his plans for killing Cassio and Desdemona. He has so much hatred for them and he can no longer have them in his sight. In Act V, Rodrigo tries to stab Cassio however, Iago is the one who actually stabs him. (V.I.26-27) Also during this time, Cassio makes a stab at Rodrigo. Rodrigo dies and Cassio lives. Further on throughout the act, Othello derives his plan to strangle her. Othello fulfills his plan and Desdemona dies. However, after learning the truth, Othello kills himself. (V.II.355-358) Iago stabs Emilia and she dies as well. So, all in all, Iago is being tortured, Othello died, Rodrigo died, Desdemona died, Emilia died, and Cassio is the new Ruler. This portrays a tragedy because the hero died as well as his fellow companions.

Othello #4

The beginning of Act IV is when we come to realize high suspense. Iago begins his tricks on Othello by telling him Cassio and Desdemona kissed and were together. (IV.I.1-10) Othello becomes freaked and he cannot believe what he is hearing. As the audience, we know this is not true. Iago is makig this up so that he can become the head leader. Later on in the act and into Act V, more suspense is created. I found the upmost suspense when Iago was telling Rodrigo to kill Cassio. He had it all planned out but we knew it was not going to happen in the right way. (V.I.1-20) Also, more dramatic suspense unfolds in the killing of Desdemona. Othello goes in with all intention to strangle her;however, Desdemona wakes up. The suspense is created because we do not know if he is going to fulfill his duty. (V.II.22-26) Throughout the rest of the play, suspense is always around. All of the characters are in for a shock to their lives and the audience is as well.

Othello

At first, I was really confused with Iago's character. I did not know he was jealous of Cassio until later on in the play. But now that I am aware, I pay more attention to Iago than any other character. He is mean. He is rude and sneaky. Iago is jealous of Cassio and has planned to make him lose his power under Othello by saying he likes Othello's wife. Iago is power hungry. Also, it seems to me he has no respect or true love for his wife. No one should trust Iago, yet I feel as though all of the characters truly do. I am nervous to see what other tricks Iago has up his sleeve. Morever, i felt sympathy for Othello when Iago and Rodrigo tried to say he kidnapped the senator's daughter. In the end, everyone seems to have major jealousy for Othello. He is held to a high post by the Duke.

Othello #5

There are three main themes that come about in Othello. They are: jealousy, prejudice, and differences in reality. A combination of these themes is what makes the play's impact so substantial. Without one of these, the audience would not get the same understanding of the work. I think that the power of ideas increase the pleasure of the play. Each person should be allowed to take the play for how they see it with their own ideas. That way, they can get a more unique enjoyment out of it. The theme of jealousy is highly attacked on in this play. The main character who is jealous is Iago. He is jealous of Othello, Cassio, and Othello's wife. He tries to come up with all these ways to make people suffer in order for him to gain power. Also, Othello is called black numerous times. He is talked badly about because he is from a different country. All the themes have an important part in the play.

OTHELLO #2

Othello is a tragedy. As the audience, we know this by the layout of the play. The ending is very sad and not all the problems get resolved like in a comedy. We can already tell that there is going to be major issues between Iago, Cassio, Othello, Emelia, and Desdemona. As a tragedy, the audience feels a sense of compassion for what the characters are enduring. It is very important for the audience to know what type of play it is before experiencing it. If they have their mind set that it is a comedy, they will not connect with the characters and the story will not have as big an impact. The little changes between the differet types of plays can have a huge change on the overall understanding. It is very important for the audience to be aware.