Othello A Symbiotic Relationship - 1403 Words

Iago + Othello: A symbiotic relationship William Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’ is one of the most emotionally fraught and psychologically intense of all of Shakespeare’s tragedies. The deeply psychological ideas it explores such as the nature of narcissism and psychopathy become a concentrated concoction of jealousy, hatred, insecurity, rage and repressed sexual desires within their isolated setting on the Island of Cyprus. When one applies a psychoanalytic lens to the play the internal workings of the human mind bubble to the surface with an intensity that is difficult to ignore. This is best expressed by analyzing the characters of Othello, a clear example of a narcissist and Iago, an id driven psychopath, and the way in which the two influence and psychologically feed off each other. Othello is at his essence a deeply insecure man, and his narcissistic tendencies make him vulnerable to influence by Iago. According to literary critic Rosenberg, Othello is â€Å"self-deceiving, irritable, hasty, dependant and insecure†, all traits of a classic narcissist. Although a successful soldier, Othello believes himself to lack in all other areas of life as he exemplifies himself when he claims â€Å"haply for I am black / and have not the soft parts of conversation†¦. I am declined / into the vale of years†. Due to these insecurities, Othello has an inflated sense of self importance and is obsessed with his status in Venetian society. He clearly views himself as the honourable and noble man weShow MoreRelatedAnalysis Of Shakespeare s Othello, By William Shakespeare1040 Words   |  5 PagesWhen pairs of texts are considered together, their universal themes and ideas lead to greater understanding, appreciation and insight of both the old and the new. The texts Othello, William Shakespeare (1600) and Othello, Geoffrey Sax (2001), ring true for this statement. Despite the differing contexts and ages, the universal themes of racism and betrayal bring new meaning to each of the texts. The primary meaning from the juxtaposition of the two is that of the human condition, and how the problemsRead MorePopular Culture And Social Media Essay2299 Words   |  10 Pagespopular culture from the way they dress and represent themselves to the way they interact with the peers and adults around them. It is clear now that attempting to separate the student from pop culture is the equivalent of forcefully ending a symbiotic relationship: you might be able to successfully separate them through force, but there will be side effects, in this case a loss of interest in classes. Popular Culture can be Effectively Integrated in Lessons Despite limited exposure to pop cultureRead MoreTask 33583 Words   |  15 Pages * Identify and pursue synergistic opportunities between the two companies This merger process involves the combining of cultures, operations, administration, staff, leadership, vision, direction, and missions of each organization into one symbiotic entity. When any type of merger takes place it is paramount to evaluate where each individual company values fall in relation to the above depicted Values Framework. To create a synergy between the two companies moving forward we should evaluateRead MoreGp Essay Mainpoints24643 Words   |  99 Pageshaving their reputations significantly smeared, were unfairly compromised by actions which had nothing whatsoever to do with their professional career †¢ Psychological stress on public figures when stories of their families and their romantic relationships are thrust into the public eye †¢ British Tabloid reports on John Terry and the former girlfriend of his former teammate, Wayne Bridge heaped much pressure on the already struggling player and even called into question his ability to continue