Just like Iago, Gru shows in this clip how it can sometimes be good to be bad :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82utG7Q3G_k
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Whose side are you on, anyways? Rooting for the bad guy
"She that was ever fair and never proud,
Had tongue at will and yet was never loud,
Never lacked gold and yet went never gay,
Fled from his wish and yet said "Now I may"
She that, being angered, her revenge being nigh,
Bade her wrong stay and her displeasure fly,
She that in wisdom never was so frail
To change the cod's head for the salmon's tail;
She that could think and ne'er disclose her mind,
See suitors following and not look behind;
She was a wight, if ever such wight were-"
"To do what?"
"To suckle fools and chronicle small beer."- Iago and Desdemona Pg. 1387
In today's world if one were to describe Iago and his behavior he would most likely be called a slew of foul names but most commonly a douche bag. He is insincere and rude and manipulative. He's probably the first guy ever to make a "women belong in the kitchen" joke. And that's him at his best. At his worst he is spiteful and full of rage and a lust for revenge. People are nothing more than pawns to him in this game he has created to take down Othello. You would think hearing all these things that you would hate him, and yet for some strange reason I find myself enjoying his character. He is obviously quite bright to have come up with what so far has been a very elaborate plan. His witty banter, though often times hurtful, is humorous. Though he is real with no one else in his life, it is intriguing to get to know who he truly is. He has all the makings of a typical politician today. His emotion really shines through when he is at his angriest point during a little monologue. His character builds suspense as I wonder what part of his plan he'll reveal next. Sometimes it's good to be bad, and in this play nobody does bad better than Iago.
Had tongue at will and yet was never loud,
Never lacked gold and yet went never gay,
Fled from his wish and yet said "Now I may"
She that, being angered, her revenge being nigh,
Bade her wrong stay and her displeasure fly,
She that in wisdom never was so frail
To change the cod's head for the salmon's tail;
She that could think and ne'er disclose her mind,
See suitors following and not look behind;
She was a wight, if ever such wight were-"
"To do what?"
"To suckle fools and chronicle small beer."- Iago and Desdemona Pg. 1387
In today's world if one were to describe Iago and his behavior he would most likely be called a slew of foul names but most commonly a douche bag. He is insincere and rude and manipulative. He's probably the first guy ever to make a "women belong in the kitchen" joke. And that's him at his best. At his worst he is spiteful and full of rage and a lust for revenge. People are nothing more than pawns to him in this game he has created to take down Othello. You would think hearing all these things that you would hate him, and yet for some strange reason I find myself enjoying his character. He is obviously quite bright to have come up with what so far has been a very elaborate plan. His witty banter, though often times hurtful, is humorous. Though he is real with no one else in his life, it is intriguing to get to know who he truly is. He has all the makings of a typical politician today. His emotion really shines through when he is at his angriest point during a little monologue. His character builds suspense as I wonder what part of his plan he'll reveal next. Sometimes it's good to be bad, and in this play nobody does bad better than Iago.
Love, Hatred, Jealousy, and Deception: All themes that appear in Othello
"And till she come, as truly as to Heaven
I do confess the vices of my blood,
So justly to your grave ears I'll present
How I did thrive in this fair lady's love
And she in mine."- Othello Pg. 1375
(Answer to Question 5)
As Mr. Costello already outlined in our worksheet from the beginning of this week, the main themes of Othello so far tend to be love, hatred, jealousy, and deception. Othello has a love so true for Desdemona, and she for him. They're happily married and totally in love. Roderigo on the other hand is jealous of their marriage because he too believes he loves Desdemona. Iago is furious that Othello gave his new position to a math geek whose never seen battle. He is also angry because rumor has it Othello has been sleeping with his wife. Iago also deceives all the characters when he pretends to be this nice, loyal guy when in reality he is an evil man out to get revenge. These themes enhance the dramatic experience because they help build both the plot and increase the emotion of the play. Iago is currently being honest with the audience, but I have a feeling we don't know the extent of his plot to take down Othello. Also what's to come of Othello's and Desdemona's relationship when it seems everyone is trying to tear them apart? And poor Roderigo is nothing but a heart broken pawn in Iago's game. The reason these themes heighten the pleasure of the thematic experience is because these are all feelings everyone can relate to. At some point in their life everyone has gotten jealous of another's job or relationship, has fallen in love with someone, or has hidden a part of who they truly are. This play's themes are universal and timeless. Even in today's society these ideas are still relevant. The themes stem from the core of our being which connects with the audience and therefore engages them. Shakespeare has done an excellent job of writing a play that outlines all important human concerns.
I do confess the vices of my blood,
So justly to your grave ears I'll present
How I did thrive in this fair lady's love
And she in mine."- Othello Pg. 1375
(Answer to Question 5)
As Mr. Costello already outlined in our worksheet from the beginning of this week, the main themes of Othello so far tend to be love, hatred, jealousy, and deception. Othello has a love so true for Desdemona, and she for him. They're happily married and totally in love. Roderigo on the other hand is jealous of their marriage because he too believes he loves Desdemona. Iago is furious that Othello gave his new position to a math geek whose never seen battle. He is also angry because rumor has it Othello has been sleeping with his wife. Iago also deceives all the characters when he pretends to be this nice, loyal guy when in reality he is an evil man out to get revenge. These themes enhance the dramatic experience because they help build both the plot and increase the emotion of the play. Iago is currently being honest with the audience, but I have a feeling we don't know the extent of his plot to take down Othello. Also what's to come of Othello's and Desdemona's relationship when it seems everyone is trying to tear them apart? And poor Roderigo is nothing but a heart broken pawn in Iago's game. The reason these themes heighten the pleasure of the thematic experience is because these are all feelings everyone can relate to. At some point in their life everyone has gotten jealous of another's job or relationship, has fallen in love with someone, or has hidden a part of who they truly are. This play's themes are universal and timeless. Even in today's society these ideas are still relevant. The themes stem from the core of our being which connects with the audience and therefore engages them. Shakespeare has done an excellent job of writing a play that outlines all important human concerns.
Revenge is a dish best served cold
"I hate the Moor... But I for mere suspicion in that kind will do as if for surety." Iago Pg. 1382
(Answer to Question 3)
The protagonist in the story is clearly Othello. With his strong but calm manner and his true love for Desdemona, it would seem impossible to hate him. Yet, the antagonist, Iago, seems to hate him with the fire of a thousand suns. Iago is nothing like Othello. He lies to and manipulates people in order to carry out his twisted plan to get revenge on Othello for sleeping with his wife. He is deceitful and at times just plain rude. He speaks poorly to the women and uses his friends and companions to help achieve his plan. For instance Casio would generally be considered a good guy. He is nice to the ladies and never drinks too much. But Iago urges him to keep drinking that leads Casio to get in a fight that gets him fired. Afterward Iago even tries to act like he is Casio's friend, when he clearly hates him for getting the job he believed was rightfully his. All the other minor characters fall for Iago's honesty act too as they continue to help him further his evil plotting. I'm not sure whether Othello and Iago could be considered foil characters because up to this point we haven't gotten to know a whole lot about Othello or what he's really been involved in. There are certainly a lot of rumors though...
(Answer to Question 3)
The protagonist in the story is clearly Othello. With his strong but calm manner and his true love for Desdemona, it would seem impossible to hate him. Yet, the antagonist, Iago, seems to hate him with the fire of a thousand suns. Iago is nothing like Othello. He lies to and manipulates people in order to carry out his twisted plan to get revenge on Othello for sleeping with his wife. He is deceitful and at times just plain rude. He speaks poorly to the women and uses his friends and companions to help achieve his plan. For instance Casio would generally be considered a good guy. He is nice to the ladies and never drinks too much. But Iago urges him to keep drinking that leads Casio to get in a fight that gets him fired. Afterward Iago even tries to act like he is Casio's friend, when he clearly hates him for getting the job he believed was rightfully his. All the other minor characters fall for Iago's honesty act too as they continue to help him further his evil plotting. I'm not sure whether Othello and Iago could be considered foil characters because up to this point we haven't gotten to know a whole lot about Othello or what he's really been involved in. There are certainly a lot of rumors though...
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