Articles related to "Iago"

Iago is undoubtedly one of Shakespeare's greatest villains, but what is it that makes him so intriguing?

Otello, an Italian opera by Giuseppe Verdi: Otello plot summary, Otello character list, and other Otello opera information.

Critics disagree about the motivation behind Iago's actions in "Othello". The discussion continues over this compelling Shakespearean villain.

Othello is the second most popular Shakespearean play, dealing with themes of betrayal, revenge, and jealousy in equal measure.

Otello (Othello), an Italian tragedy by Giuseppe Verdi: opera plot summary, character list, and other Verdi opera information.

Othello is one of Shakespeare's most popular plays. It contains one of his most well-written heroes and, arguably, the very best Shakespearean villain.

The Globe's production of Othello provides a striking blend of comedy and melodrama.

Blinded by jealousy the Moorish commander, Othello, kills his wife, Desdemona, and commits suicide in this very popular Shakespearean tragedy.

In 2009, Colm Feore revisits the role of Cyrano de Bergerac for The Stratford Shakespeare Festival, and finally gets to play Macbeth - a role he's wanted for 20 years.

Triple threat Dion Johnstone chats about King Lear's Edmund, Harper Lee's Tom Robinson, Tolkien's Boromir, Stargate's SG1's Chaka, and fave playwright Tom Stoppard.

In her book Shakespeare, Race, and Colonialism, Ania Loomba talks about the different aspects of race, gender, and religion that work together in the play Othello.

Othello's last words emphasize his status as a tragic hero and his transformation into an outsider.

Thomas H. Cook's newest psychological mystery follows the same dark theme as many of his previous works, including The Cloud of Unknowing, Red Leaves, and Mortal Memory.

Princesses were traded as commodities, Queen's and King's were kidnapped, maimed, and killed. Medieval life for Welsh Royalty was far from luxurious.

Before deciding how to play the witches in Shakespeare's Macbeth, it is helpful to consider the historical and theatrical context of this famous trio.

Don John acts as a symbol of discord in Much Ado About Nothing, disrupting the intended wedding of Hero and Claudio. But who is he?

Julius Caesar is one of Shakespeare's most performed plays worldwide. The interest that Shakespeare found in this historical tale has not waned with the passing of time.

This is the second time Des McAnuff has directed Macbeth. In 1983 he directed Nicholas Pennell. In 2009, he directs Colm Feore, not with a bang, but a whimper.

American Mezzo Soprano, Martha Lipton sang 17 seasons and over 400 performances at the Metropolitan Opera House. She was an important opera star of the 20th century.

Richard III is one of Shakespeare early History Plays. As with many of Shakespeare's plays it is not comfortable in one genre, and it is often referred to as a tragedy.

Visions of classic Shakespearean drama by artists Eugène Delacroix, Lord Frederic Leighton, Edwin Austin Abbey and Odilon Redon.

While not the rampaging muckraker he could be, Oliver Stone puts forth quiet rage amid a towering tale of a Texan family whose trappings worked us all over

William Shakespeare, master of prose, coined many of the most frequently used expressions in the English language.

Shakespearean names make great unique baby boy names. Shakespeare plays have characters with very unique names and can provide great ideas for parents naming a baby boy.

Despite what many may believe, Shakespeare wrote more than just brooding drama. He wrote popular theatre, full of jokes, violence, sexual innuendo, and plenty of crass.

Lord Jim is a revelation of human weakness, frailty, and ambiguity but also courage. As the plot unfolds, Jim atones for his weakness and ambiguity with acts of bravery.