Othello and Film “O”

Despite the shift in prison term and place, the two texts Shakespe ars Othello and Tim Blake Nelsons icon O explores timeless ideas such(prenominal) as one thousand-eyed monster and invocation versus reality. These ideas transcend through time and still remain constant in modern society. To achieve universal fores represented in Othello, Tim Blake Nelson uses a variety of different techniques such as camera angles and Verdis opera house euphony to effectively achieve such chemical groups and values in his film to suit his twenty-first century adolescent sense of hearings.On the other hand, Shakespe be have originated the spot by utilize literacy devices such as imagery, soliloquies and asides to suit his contemporary Elizabethan audience. In Shakespeares Othello, the theme jealousy is evident throughout the short-change. The composer uses techniques such as imagery and characterisation to get under ones skin this idea effectively. The sensation Othello was characterise d as a general, a man who has high social standards, rational, logical and a military man who is known as the Valiant and more run off than black.This has shaped a strong comparison towards the end of the play when the Moor who is perplexed and enraged by jealousy for Desdemona, calling her wise to(p) Strumpet . Othello is a man of reason, and it is non until the proof of the handkerchief does the audience see his decline into distrust. With Iagos understanding of human nature and their characteristics, Iago was sufficient to turn their straightforwardy against themselves. Othellos spirit became so corrupted by Iago that Othello got lose of his mind Lie with her? Lie on her?.. Handkerchief Oh ogre that the once calm and honourable figure was unfortunately lost to the green eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on.Shakespeare uses imagery to run along jealousy as a monster, effectively highlighted the destructive nature of jealousy. In a different form the film O al so represents the theme of jealousy effectively. Tim Blake Nelson conveys jealousy effectively through techniques such as ace imposition, a variety of non diegetic (Verdis opera representing tragedy at the first step scene of doves) and a range of different angled camera shots to convey his theme of jealousy.The composer utilizes the popular medium of cinema as comfortably as the use of colloquial language, slangs and profanities to suit his contemporary adolescent audiences. Oden having similar characteristics to Othello is frank and easily trusting who fall into the deception of Hugo. The use of non diegetic sounds as well as superimposition was imposed to symbolise jealousy. Tim Blake Nelson used such technique in the willow scene, the lyrics Even the sun goes down Heroes eventually die are all forecasts of the tragic death of Desi.The sex scene when Oden looks into the mirror and truism Mikes face looking straight back at him smiling evilly gives the audience a look into Od ens mind of jealousy and an indication of corruption of Odens mind. Iago is a success cast in strikeing the theme illusion verses reality. Shakespeare employs techniques such as soliloquies and melodramatic jeering to effectively present the theme to his audience. In the beginning of the play, audiences are quickly known the devil of the story is Iago. Deception than arises in Othello when the protagonist constantly referred Iago as the honest Iago.However the audience is aware that Iago is indeed not honest at all, from quotes I am not what I am and In following him I follow but myself is an indication of the deceitful Iago. Iago is seen as the most loyal friend to Othello, Iago helped Othello to prove the unfaithfulness of Desdemona and show Othello being cuckold by Desdemona. The effective use of asides creates dramatic banter for the audiences as Othellos naivety and trust in Iago is evident. These scenes effectively conveys the theme of illusion vs reality as Iago create s the illusion of being Othellos honest friend.In comparison to O, Nelson also used characterisation and dramatic irony in shaping the theme illusion verses reality. However techniques differs greatly amidst the two text in order to suit its audiences. In O, Iago was being further conveyed through the character Hugo, who is a teenager boy and craves for everyones assist. All my life, I always wanted to fly is a voice over at both opening and closing of the cinema indicating Hugo wanting to success and will be able to receive attention from his father and friends. Dramatic irony has been effectively used to engage audiences to reflect upon the nature of illusion versus reality.The conversation between Michael and Hugo, when Michael asked Hugo for advices about reputation. Hugo replied quickly desire who gives a fuck about reputation, the only person you have to function is yourself, this quote is not only an indication of Hugo being a straightforward Machiavellian villain, but it also highlights the theme of reality vs illusion. Shakespeare focused on values in integrity and reputation heretofore to suit the 21st audiences Tim Blake Nelson have focused more on popularity. Hugo appeared to be a original friend in the film to both Oden and Michael and this is a representation of illusion verses reality.Tim Blake Nelson effectively presents this thought through the use of dramatic irony and mis en scene throughout the movie similarly to Shakespeares Othello. Despite the time and space, both composer explored the basic humanity by using similar techniques however it differs greatly to suit its contemporary audiences. Shakespeares Othello used literacy devices such as dramatic irony and soliloquies instead Tim Blake Nelson structured his film O using popular medium of cinema along with pop and opera music to create his universal themes.