Despite the obvious differences in the times the two movies were filmed, there was in my opinion great delivery of the lines by the actors in the movies. Being a newer film, I did enjoy the costumes of the Lawrence Fishbourne film, however, Anthony Hopkins is one of my favorite actors and I enjoyed his delivery of the lines.
My only criticism would be that Anthony Hopkins did not really capture the "Moor" character of Othello as I had pictured it in my head. He delivered the lines with great conviction, but I would have to say overall, Lawrence Fisbourne made a much more convincing Othello.
I enjoyed watching the clips of the two scenes from the different movies. It is interesting to see how things change over the years and how the play is adapted in its most recent movie, O.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Blog Entry 20: Quote Response
Desdemona: Your wife, my lord, your true
And loyal wife,
Othello: Come, swear it, damn thyself, Lest bring like one of heaven, the devil themselves Should fear to seize thee. Therefore be double damned: Swear thou art honest (36-39).
In these couple of lines here it is clear the amount of feelings these two have for one another. Desdemona openly says how devoted she is and "loyal" she is to Othello. It makes the play more sad to me that no one else around them can see the love they obviously have for one another. Why is it such a big deal that they be together. If race is the issue or shear jealously, it still does not justify the fact that two people so desperately in love be torn away from one another.
And loyal wife,
Othello: Come, swear it, damn thyself, Lest bring like one of heaven, the devil themselves Should fear to seize thee. Therefore be double damned: Swear thou art honest (36-39).
In these couple of lines here it is clear the amount of feelings these two have for one another. Desdemona openly says how devoted she is and "loyal" she is to Othello. It makes the play more sad to me that no one else around them can see the love they obviously have for one another. Why is it such a big deal that they be together. If race is the issue or shear jealously, it still does not justify the fact that two people so desperately in love be torn away from one another.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Blog Post Entry 19: Freestyle
I cannot believe how incredibly fast this quarter has gone by. I remember the first day of me logging on and creating my blog. Then I looked up and we will already be starting week 8. Man, time does fly. I am a little grateful that the quarter is going by so quickly. I have a lot on my plate with work and my other classes, and I am really looking forward to taking a quick breather before classes start back up in the fall.
I hope everyone is doing well in all of their classes and looking forward to the end of the quarter as much as me! Have a great week 8!
I hope everyone is doing well in all of their classes and looking forward to the end of the quarter as much as me! Have a great week 8!
Blog Post 18: Quote Response
Barbantio: O thou foul theif, where hast thou stowed my daughter?
Damned as thou art, thou hast enchanted her!
For I'll refer me to all things of sense,
If she in chains of magic were not bound
Whether a maid so tender, fair, and happy,
So opposite to marriage that she shunned
The wealthy curléd darlings of our nation, (63-70).
First off I would just like to say that I had a very hard time trying to keep up with Othello, so please forgive me if I totally get this wrong or feel free to help me understand what is going on better. From what I can understand, Othello is married to Barbantio's daughter. But, Iago, who I thought started off as being friends with Othello, turns on him and plays into the rumors that Othello is a sex-crazed thief. Because of the color of his skin and the cruel rumors, Barbantio can't help but listen to them and in this scene arrives with his men to take Othello and demand that he tell him where his daughter is.
I chose this quote because it reminded me in a way of the scene I chose from O. Except, Barbantio is accusing Othello of foul play with his daughter, rather than O accusing Desi of infidelity. I must have read the pages of the play at leave 3 times, and I am still struggling I feel. For the most part I think i have the hang of it, I hope I did not butcher it too much. Good luck out there to anyone else in my shoes!
Damned as thou art, thou hast enchanted her!
For I'll refer me to all things of sense,
If she in chains of magic were not bound
Whether a maid so tender, fair, and happy,
So opposite to marriage that she shunned
The wealthy curléd darlings of our nation, (63-70).
First off I would just like to say that I had a very hard time trying to keep up with Othello, so please forgive me if I totally get this wrong or feel free to help me understand what is going on better. From what I can understand, Othello is married to Barbantio's daughter. But, Iago, who I thought started off as being friends with Othello, turns on him and plays into the rumors that Othello is a sex-crazed thief. Because of the color of his skin and the cruel rumors, Barbantio can't help but listen to them and in this scene arrives with his men to take Othello and demand that he tell him where his daughter is.
I chose this quote because it reminded me in a way of the scene I chose from O. Except, Barbantio is accusing Othello of foul play with his daughter, rather than O accusing Desi of infidelity. I must have read the pages of the play at leave 3 times, and I am still struggling I feel. For the most part I think i have the hang of it, I hope I did not butcher it too much. Good luck out there to anyone else in my shoes!
Blog Post 17: Qutoe Response
Hale: "'I want to see John.' And then she-laughed. I guess you would call it a laugh. I though of Harry and the team outside, so I said a little sharp: 'Can't I see John?' 'No.' she says kind o' dull like...'Then why can't I see him?' I asked her, out of patience. 'Cause he's dead,' says she, 'Dead?' says I (Glaspell 839).
I thought this murder mystery play was pretty interesting. This part stood out to me the most. Lewis Hale, is recounting his story of when he went over to the Wright's residence to see about John Wright. Mrs. Wright is so calm and collected, rocking back and forth in her rocking chair and paying attention pleating her apron. It does not even seem to phase her that her husband is dead. She even laughs when Lewis asks to see John.
A main theme of the play is men taking women for granted. So in a way I guess I can kind of feel for Mrs. Wright (although it is HORRIBLE what she did) just working where I work my eyes have been really opened as to how people can just one day "snap." It still does not condone the behavior or impulse in anyway, it is just interesting to see the lengths people will go to make themselves feel better or free themselves of a situation.
I thought this murder mystery play was pretty interesting. This part stood out to me the most. Lewis Hale, is recounting his story of when he went over to the Wright's residence to see about John Wright. Mrs. Wright is so calm and collected, rocking back and forth in her rocking chair and paying attention pleating her apron. It does not even seem to phase her that her husband is dead. She even laughs when Lewis asks to see John.
A main theme of the play is men taking women for granted. So in a way I guess I can kind of feel for Mrs. Wright (although it is HORRIBLE what she did) just working where I work my eyes have been really opened as to how people can just one day "snap." It still does not condone the behavior or impulse in anyway, it is just interesting to see the lengths people will go to make themselves feel better or free themselves of a situation.
Blog Entry 16: Scene Response
Odin accuses Desi of cheating...
In this scene Odin accuses Desi of cheating on him. He goes to her dorm room demanding that she look for his mother's scarf that he gave her. His best friend Hugo has been filling his head with lies that Desi has been cheating on him. Hugo is so jealous of that fact that his father considers Odin to be like a son, that he just can't take it anymore, so he devises a plan to get Odin back. I thought this scene was really important and really interesting, because it just shows the lengths that Hugo is willing to go to ruin Odin's relationship. Desi is so shocked and obviously hurt by the accusations, but you can't help but feel for Odin because he cares for her so much and just the thought of her being with another man is painful for him.
I enjoyed the movie, I just wish things could have turned out differently and it not have been so dark.
In this scene Odin accuses Desi of cheating on him. He goes to her dorm room demanding that she look for his mother's scarf that he gave her. His best friend Hugo has been filling his head with lies that Desi has been cheating on him. Hugo is so jealous of that fact that his father considers Odin to be like a son, that he just can't take it anymore, so he devises a plan to get Odin back. I thought this scene was really important and really interesting, because it just shows the lengths that Hugo is willing to go to ruin Odin's relationship. Desi is so shocked and obviously hurt by the accusations, but you can't help but feel for Odin because he cares for her so much and just the thought of her being with another man is painful for him.
I enjoyed the movie, I just wish things could have turned out differently and it not have been so dark.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Blog Entry 15: Freestyle
This week has been pretty interesting, as far as my reading selections. My wife and I are watching our friend's 5-year-old son, so I have been reading a lot of Dr. Seuss and "Good Night Moon." He never get tired of reading the same books over and over. As annoying as it is for me, I encourage him to continue reading! When he and I are not reading a book, my wife or I will ask him what the names on packages are, when he is "helping" us make dinner. I also ask him to spell out the names on the packages.. In my own way I feel like I am helping him learn to read better. I try to make reading as fun as I can for him and make little games out of it. Does anyone out there have any suggestions?
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