According to Nostbakken, in most of Shakespeare's plays, the costuming used was the most important component of the devices used to communicate the theme and action on stage, and tended to be much more elaborate than the props or sets used for such productions, particular as they applied to public figures such as kings or dukes. Costuming for early productions of Shakespeare's plays largely attempted to convey both the era and the social station of the characters involved (Brown, Hardison, Leiter et al
). Unlike his other works, though, "Othello, a play with few ceremonial scenes or royal figures, does not offer the same opportunity for elaborate, showy attire as other Shakespearean plays about kings and courts but costumes certainly would have indicated characters' class or stature" (Nostbakken 125)
In addition, he is repeats promises of loyalty to him as if he is a devoted friend for life. It is almost too much to consider as we image the fiend telling Othello, "I am your own forever" (Shakespeare III
Ophelia is described as unstable and weak. Ophelia prefers to mourn and sing depression songs whenever faced with similar awards (Adelman 45)
She is being considered unnecessary based on Claudius opinion because he thinks he understands what is best regarding matters of importance which leads to her dismissal. Gertrude's reaction to Claudius is lacking forethought and submissive and this points out the incessant dismissal present between the Gertrude and Claudius (Aguirre 165)
The psychological and sexual differences are mapped onto the discursive music difference in the madness of Ophelia representation. A broader music discourse of English culture of early modern is reflected in the use of music dramatically with unrelenting relations between excess, music and feminine (Dane 435)
The whore image branded to Ophelia by the men is only escaped from by her only upon her death. In an attempt to justify the violence against Hamlet and Laertes, images which are self constructed and of pure love are whored by them safely and she develops into a worshipped Madonna (Stanton 179)
Racism is known to be a major cause of wars between people of different culture and countries. It influences slavery and the formation of legal codes in some countries (Rawls 33)
He managed to have Cassio get drunk and participate in some form of disturbance. When Othello learned of the disturbance, he demoted Cassio (Sandel 3)
Shakespeare pun is taken differently by different audiences depending on their position, education, experience and age etc. (Chau, 1978)
It is also a simple expression but like many Shakespeare's phrases with dual meanings. Smiling because one knows that she is being loved is not the only meaning attached to it (Craig, 1914)
Coming over to the Asian version of Shakespeare, Fu Lei (1908-1966), a great Chinese translator, illustrated that the major differences between the two languages is hidden in lexicon and syntactic structure, use of grammar, and idioms which are often used in Shakespeare's work and also the use of rhetorical expression and sayings. These differences explain how the individuals belonging to two different cultures and national background have difference of perception which is rooted in their customs and habits, in their social backgrounds, and in their means of expression (Fan, 1999)
In his unique way Shakespeare delighted his audience by often using wit in his plays, but that usually confused audience of this day and translators. This pun is used differently having the same sound but in a given context or an ambiguous answer to a simple question hence not giving any real information to the asker (Hooper, 2003:121)
Asian languages especially Chinese and Japanese follow a monosyllabic pattern. As far as the rhythms in the sentence if concerned, both the languages are at different wavelength (Liang, 2001)
Asian languages especially Chinese and Japanese follow a monosyllabic pattern. As far as the rhythms in the sentence if concerned, both the languages are at different wavelength (Liang, 2001)
Rather it explains that the subject in the scene agrees and surrenders to the affection shown to her. It is the feeling of satisfaction which makes one smile rather than just the acquisition of knowledge (Lu, 2005)
A similar example is multifarious monster. Where a translated version would use modern-day words like villain or THE BAD GUY, Shakespeare's selection is far more daunting reflecting the person to be bearer of multifaceted evil talents with sharp dark intelligence (Partridge, 2001)
2). In fact, it is this sense of purging that most distinguishes the tragedy from the comedy or epic (for instance) in that it is the tragedy alone that possesses the emotions of fear and pity and, therefore, has the power to rid corresponding tension from the reader of audience (Gellrich, 1988)
Brabantio's reaction to Othello and Desdemona's elopement is very negative. Brabantio contends, "She is abused, stol'n from me, and corrupted/By spells and medicines bought of mountebanks; / For nature so preposterously to err,/Being not deficient, blind, or lame of sense,/Sans witchcraft could not" (Shakespeare 1
In this attempt he encourages his mother to relinquish the marriage that she has with Claudius. But she cannot do so because according to her honor refers to saving face (Burch 46)