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Post by johnmarano on May 11, 2014 21:07:00 GMT -5
Desdemona reveals her true love.
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Post by johnmarano on May 11, 2014 21:07:39 GMT -5
John Marano
Mr. Thomas
English 11
May 11, 2014
B. I felt that the significance of this reading was Brabantio’s reaction to the news he has just heard from his daughter. It may not seem important but it really is because now that Brabantio was proven wrong and embarrassed in front of the Duke and others, he will desperately seek revenge on Othello. This is a great foreshadow as to what may happen in the future which is utterly important because it provides a reader with direction to the play. Also, this scene really gave me a little skepticism with his opinion on his daughter. I feel like he won’t only seek revenge on him, but on her also. I guess we will just have to see.
C. I completely understood what was going on during the reading but I am so curious as to why Brabantio just does not give up. I mean obviously his daughter genuinely loves Othello and obvoiously no “black magic” spells are being used. Like I just don’t get why he can’t accept what his daughter feels.
D. When I heard Desdemona answer her father so confidently I cringed. I was literally in shock because Brabantio gives off such a tough guy attitude and I felt like Desdemona would completely fear him but I was mistaken. I love how she brings her mother into perspective because it was so off guard and such a powerful remark. “But here is my husband and so much duty as my mother show’d to you, preferring you before her father, so much I challenge that I may profess due to the Moor my lord.” I jumped because this quote is ridiculously important. Desdemona is telling her “so powerful” father OFF. I enjoyed it because it shows how true the relationship is between Desdemona and Othello. Also, it makes me begin that something tragic will happen due to the great anger Brabantio now has.
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Post by epoccia on May 11, 2014 21:33:45 GMT -5
Eddie Poccia
English 11
Mr. Thomas
5/11/14
Othello Lines 53- 253
Othello risks everything when he tells them to bring in Desdemona and ask her. If she got nervous or decided not to stand up to her father, Othello's life would have been over. This scene really shows that they truly love each other and that Othello trusts Desdemona with his life.
I find it absolutely ridiculous that people actually thought that black magic was actually a valid accusation. It really makes me think they're stupid. I feel like Brabantio couldn't think of anything bad to say about Othello so he just said he has black magic. I don't know I just find it crazy how these people actually believe in it.
I found it really risky for the duke to say that even if it were his son, he would have him killed. If Desdemona had said she didn't love Othello, he would have had to kill him. However, the Duke needs Othello to ensure the safety of both himself and Venice. Killing Othello would not have solved anything.
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Post by georgebaroudos on May 11, 2014 21:55:08 GMT -5
George Baroudos
Mr. Thomas
English 11
10 May 2014
A- I like seeing the trust Othello has for Desdemona. I believe this is a very admirable addition to their relationship. Othello is sure that his wife will come and vouch for him fully. The best part is, she comes and does not only vouch, but also puts her father in his place. Everyone needs to be corrected so that we can learn. When we are wrong we should be shown the wrong behavior we were displaying. This is such an essential part in growth. Acknowledging we are wrong is also such an important part of growing. No one can be right all the time and we all need guidance. Guidance helps us grow and we can all grow and become better people.
D- “Please it your grace, on the state affairs: I had rather to adopt a child than get it” (190-191). This shows the racism of this society. This is absurd; I cannot believe a man would make such remarks about his daughter. These comments are so rude and out of line yet acceptable within this society. A child’s relationship with their parents is a sacred bond and nothing should get in the way of that. Especially not this, this is ridiculous that Brabantio would wish such a thing. This is disgusting.
I – Desdemona gives her father such a perfect answer to his unsupportiveness. This should really put things into reality for Brabantio. Brabantio is only concerned about the skin color. He refuses to look at Othello as a human being and is downgrading him terribly. But Desdemona comes right back at him saying that Brabantio did the same thing. This had to be said. Love has no limits and it should not be anyone else’s business besides the lovers in all honesty. At the end of the day the opinions of others should not matter. It should be the concern of the lovers because that’s what God had planned, so I say let people talk.
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Post by Sgarlato on May 11, 2014 22:42:33 GMT -5
Stephen Sgarlato
Mr. Thomas
English 11
5/11/14
A. The best part of the story in my case so far was when Desdemona revealed her true feelings for Othello. In front of the duke, her father and Othello she proclaimed her love for him. It was even better because everything going for Othello was on the line. If she succumbed to the pressure of her father and said she doesn’t love Othello then he would have been screwed.
C. I just don’t understand why Desdemona’s father, Brabantio, went so far as to try and stop this. Like I know the setting is the main reason because he didn’t like the idea of an interracial relationship. But he already knew they loved each other and still had to go to threatening Othello and actually making Desdemona come and show her true love for him in front of people. *Did not know John Marano posted this same question before I wrote it*
I. I agree with John Marano and Eddie Poccia because how can people actually believe “Black Magic” is a factor here. Like again I know setting is everything and back then during this time they thought witches were real and magic was real but come on like seriously. They took it way too far.
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Post by bourdonm15 on May 12, 2014 18:55:39 GMT -5
Matthew Bourdon
Mr. Thomas
English 11
5/12/14
B. It was interesting to see Brabantio’s reaction when Desdemona said that she genuinely loves Othello and that they got married. “God be with you! I have done. I rather adopt a child than get it.” (Page 41) Brabantio was wrong and it was great payback from Othello for Brabantio’s ignorance. He only does not want Othello to be with Desdemona because of Othello’s race and he is a racist. This also signifies the love between Desdemona and Othello is a genuine and very committed love. Brabantio is a character that may want to seek revenge along with Iago and Roderigo in the long run because he did not get his way this time.
F. It was very intriguing to see how Othello and Desdemona fell in love. He explains that through all the stories that he told about his life she ended up falling in love with them and eventually fell in love with him. “She wished she had not heard it, yet she wished that heaven had made her such a man. She thanked me, and bade me, if I had a friend that loved her, I should but teach him how to tell my story, and that would woo her.” (Page 41) She was flirting with him from the start and it was sort of a “love at first sight” type of encounter.
I. I agree with John Marano’s point on why does Brabantio not give up. He should just accept the fact that Desdemona genuinely loves Othello and his race should never play a factor.
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