Blog #5- Othello, Act IV
Act IV: Choose
one of the following options for your blog comment. When you post, title your comment with the
option you chose. Remember to sign your
comment with your first initial, last name, and class period.
OPTION 1-
Provide two
direct quotes from others about Othello’s character and reputation. Cite and
identify the speaker. Offer a summary of
how Othello is treated and seen by those around him. Analyze the extent of
Iago’s involvement and responsibility in Othello’s very public transformation.
There is a stark contrast in Othello when his demeanor and behavior are
compared from his arrival on the stage in act I until his departure in act IV. Using textual evidence, including quotes and
stage directions, construct a comparison of Othello’s transformation. Create a
2-3 sentence summary of Othello’s character.
For each contrast still include descriptive, specific wording that you
feel pertains to his personality. Prepare a single, complex sentence which
reviews the extreme transformation of Othello’s personality. When considering
Othello’s transformation, what does it say about Iago? What skills and
strengths does he use so effectively?
OPTION 2-
Emilia and
Desdemona discuss their opposing views about marriage and fidelity. Identify and cite two supporting quotes for
each woman and then summarize their opinions. Consider: How might their own experiences have
influenced their opinions and beliefs about marriage? Ultimately, what is
ironic about Desdemona and Emilia’s conversation?
Opinion 2
ReplyDeleteEmilia lines
"Why would not you?" Act 4, scene 1, page 76
" In troth,I think I should; and undo't when I had done." Act 4, scene 1, page 76
"The ills we do, their ills instruct us so." Act 4, scene 1, page 77
Emilia believes that the bad things women do are the result of what they learn from their husbands. She also thinks she will be willing to cheat on her husband for the world.
Desdemona lines
"No;by this heavenly light!" Act 4, scene 1, page 76
"Beshrew me, if I would do such a wrong For the whole world. " Act 4, scene 1,page 76
"I do not think there is any such women." Act 4,scene 1,page 76
Desdemona believes that a women shouldn't cheat on her husband. She also thinks that a no women would cheat on her husband for the world.
Their experiences might have influenced their opinions since it gave them special outlooks on marriage. Emilia was unfaithful and thinks it's okay to cheat on her husband. Desdemona was faithful and would never cheat on her husband for the world.
What's ironic about this conversation is that at the end of the conversation , Desdemona says that she will learn from women who didn't and not do their mistakes, cheating on their husbands and moments later, she is killed. (C Hill 1st period)
OPTION 1: All throughout the play, Othello has been thought of as such a kind, loving man. A dramatic change has occurred though. The biggest moment of change is probably when Othello hits his wife. Lodovico, a man from Venice, witnessed the hitting and is in shock, he responds saying, "Is this the same Moor whom the senate considers so capable? Is this the guy who's supposed to never get emotion, and never gets rattled no matter what disaster happens?" ( 4.1. 259-63). This shows that everyone thought of Othello so highly, and it's confusing how this crazy man who hit his wife is the same man. Lodovico asks, " Is he sane? Is he losing his mind?" (4.1. 265) because that seems like the only possible explanation for Othello's actions. Later on, Desdemona and Emilia are having a private conversation, and Emilia can't help but to ask, "My lady, what's wrong with your husband?" (4.2.105). At this point, everyone is confused with Othello's behavior and does not think of him as the great man he once was. The crazy thing is all of this is because of Iago. Iago is the one who made Othello go crazy and get all jealous in the first place, and then when Othello did act out, Iago would go around whispering how crazy Othello has become. Othello's transformation is a shock to both the readers and characters in the play. In the beginning Othello was a," trustworthy and honest man" (1.3.285) who was known for his, "honor and bravery" (1.3.253), but now Othello is full of anger and is, "being so aggressive" (3.4.123). Othello has become some sort of monster that won't stop until he gets revenge. This transformation is even more astonishing when you consider it all happened because of a single person's evil plan and deceptive ways. (B.Bair 7)
ReplyDeleteOption 2- Emilia thinks men are "fickle" as she put it. She's said that men use woman for what they need from them and when they've got it, they fail tor return the favor. However, Emilia states that woman desire sex and intimacy alike how men do. She also claims that if a man proceeds to lie and hide things from their wife, and the wife commits infidelity, they only have themselves to blame. Desdemona, however, says that she'd rather "kill them with kindness" in a way of stating it. She'd rather right a wrong than wrong another wrong. It's ironic because both women's husbands think they've be unloyal in their marriage. (A. Osborne 1)
ReplyDeleteI agree with your opinion. Desdemona throughout the play has been very faithful to Othello, despite what Othello thinks of her. Emilia on the other hand is described as a whore by the characters. It would makes sense for her to think those thinks about men since she only sees the cruel side in them. Desdemona is married and understands the importance of being faithful in a relationship and has the ability to see the good in men, since she has been with a good husband, Emilia hasn't. (C.Hill.1st period)
DeleteOption 2- Desdemona says “We must not now displease him.”(4.3.75) She is mainly worried about making Othello happy, and doing what he says. Emilia responds to that saying “I would you had never seen him!” (4.3.75) she is practically saying that she doesn’t like who Des is with Othello and she wishes that Des never met him. They are talking about how men cheat on their wives all the time, but women never cheat on their husbands. Desdemona says “tell me, Emilia, That there be women do abuse their husbands in such a gross kind?” She thinks it is super wrong and not okay to cheat on your husband while Emilia thinks differently. Emilia says “Nor i neither by this heavenly light; I might do ’t as well i’ the dark.” She is practically saying she wouldn’t cheat ion her husband in the day time but come dark she might. I think that their experiences play a role because Desdemona has been fortunate in the most part, but Emilia never feels quite good enough for her husband. I think their conversation is odd because they are married and Emilia is her maid type person. Just not a conversation I would expect them to have.
ReplyDeleteI agree with this. Although Othello and Desdemona's love seems pure, Emilia is not convinced. Maybe she knows something that Desdemona has yet to find out and that is why Emilia disagrees
Delete(Z.Lipscomb 2)
I agree with what you are saying and i think it is ironic that they think that men cheat on women even though Iago is working to prove the exact opposite. (H. Kimble 1)
DeleteDesdemona says, "So would not I. My love doth . . . have grace and favor in them." (4.3.20-22). Here, she is saying that even with all of the negative things that come with Othello, she loves him because he attracts her and she loves him. She also says "I do not think there is any such woman" (4.3.94). In this part of the conversation with Emilia, Desdemona is speaking of adultery and she doesn't think anyone is low enough to do this so she doesn't think anyone would do so. Emilia on the other hand, says, "I know a woman . . . touch of his neither lip" (4.3.41-42). She is saying that she can see a woman going way out of her way in order for her to be with the man she loves. Even if he doesn't love her. (H.Kimble 1)
ReplyDeleteEmilia
ReplyDelete“But I do think it is their husbands' faults If wives do fall.” (Act 4, scene 3, page 76)
“The ills we do, their ills instruct us so.” (Act 4, scene 3, page 77)
Emilia’s view is that it’s the husbands fault if woman is doing wrongs to their husbands, as she says wives learn from their husbands. She also states that if men don’t extend to them the money the desire, if men strike them, or if men throw restraints upon them then wives should get revenge. Her mistreatment by her husband Iago could have caused her to have such opinions about marriage. Iago is suggested in the play as a man who does not have any respect for woman. This is important to note when thinking about Emilia’s views on marriage. Their marriage is clearly rocky and this suggest that Iago might not be faithful and might not treat his wife as he should.
Desdemona
“Heaven me such uses send, Not to pick bad from bad, but by bad mend!” (Act 4, scene 3, page 77)
“Beshrew me, if I would do such a wrong For the whole world.” (Act 4, scene 3, page 76)
Desdemona believes that you should not do such a thing even for the world. She believes that you should not follow in the footsteps of women whom does wrong deeds to their husbands even if things get rocky.
What I find ironic about this conversation is that if the ills wives do, their husbands ills instruct them so, Desdemona would have not done anything wrong. Othello never had treated her wrong, therefore Desdemona would not have done any wrong to Othello. Yet, she will be killed soon. (C. Drucker 2)
Emilia and Desdemona ar very different in my eyes. Although they are friends, they obviously do not see eye to eye. If you look at their current relationships, Emilia and Iago are always bickering and Iago treats her poorly, but Desdemona its clearly head over heels for him. Desdemona also talks about how she can not imagine a women cheating on her husband, but Emilia is not concerned at all.
ReplyDelete(Z.Lipscomb 2)