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.

A NEW FEATURE FILM--THE LOTTERY

PLOT

In the short story, The Lottery, there seems to be many characters that get mentioned but we never find out much detail. At the beginning, we come to know there is a lottery that will be taking place, yet we don't fully understand what will happen. Alls we know is that it is a ritual and Mr. Summers is in charge. Also, we know that other towns have stopped doing this event. The rising action is the build up to the lotter. The kids are gathering stones and the people are waiting for absolutely everyone to arrive. The rising action in the story is when the audience is held in suspense as to why it is such a big deal for everyone to be present and emotions are tense. The climax is when each member draws a card. Lastly, the falling action is when Mrs. Hutchinson is chosen to be stoned. Of course, the plot in the movie would have to have a little bit more detail and explanation. A basis for where it takes place, why it is happening, how it is happening, and what happens to Mrs. Hutchinson in the end. This movie would be really dramatic and eye catching to the audience.

POINT OF VIEW

In the story, the p.o.v is told by an omnicient narrator. THe audience never really finds out much detail about individuals or feels sympathy, rather we just get the basis for what is going on. THis is a major part that would have to change in the movie. I would have one of the character, perferably a Hutchinson child, be the narrator. However, also allowing for insight on other characters and their emotions. But the reason for having a Hutchinson kid narratoring, the audience would build more and more sympathy and attention towards the Hutchinson's in general. The lottery is a huge deal, yet in the short story, I felt as if the meaning of the story was brought down because of the p.o.v.

CHARACTERIZATION

To make this story a feature film, characterization would have to change drastically. In the short story, the only we find out who characters are and how they are feeling is by their name and little small details from the narrator. Also, there is some small dialogue that takes place. In the movie, details about the villagers lives will be known, and images of how they live and how the lottery affects them will be known. Mrs. Hutchinson is a key character. The audience will be able to connect with her and actually feel like they are present and witnessing. Through characterization, the audience will be able to see how Mrs. Hutchinson takes the news personally and also how her family deals with it. Another character that needs to be identified is Mr. Adams. He is the oldest member a part of the lottery. The movie can have a major focus on him and his character can bring insight to the old and new ways the lottery is done.

SETTING

In the short story, the setting is not very elaborate. The only true description we get is that it takes place outside. We know they are in a small town and it is a ritual. In my mind, I imagined a rough, dirty town where the people are very hard workers. Trying to understand what is taking place is difficult from the beginning of the story. We are not given much background as to what is happening but we do know it is not like a lottery we have today. In a way the movie would do the same thing. Keeping the audience in suspense is a very good mechanism that makes movies interesting. The movie, however, would only enhance the meaning of the short story. It would be filmed in a place where it is hot and dusty. ALso, the people will be of lower middle class and truly looking as if they work hard. The audience will be able to relate because it will seem real and true.

THEME

The short story theme became known during the ending. It kind of applys to people today. "Everything is fine until it happens to me." Often times, we go about life just living and never really having a care as to what happens. Yet, when something bad or even good happens we start to think in different ways. I feel like the short story made that known especially when Mrs. Hutchinson was picked. She begged and pleaded to re-draw and that it was not fair. However, before it was her name, she didnt seem to mind that someone would be stoned. The movie in a similar way would enhance this theme. Characters words and actions would highlight the true feelings and how they change when it actually happens to them. Another example of a movie where this takes place is Dear John. The couple are happy together until he gets called to war. They knew others were involved in war, yet they did not think it would affect them until it happened to them. My idea of turning the lottery into a film would be a good one. I would make sure it would follow the short story but enhance it's good qualities. I would take after the short story i red, Red Ryder Nails the Hammond Kid. A Christmas Story followed the story for most part but added details to make it even better.