How would i cite shakespeares othello, in mla format. Choose from website, book, journal, video, and more. How to cite annotation in an annotated copy of shakespeares. Citing shakespeare in mla style can be tricky, as you may not be sure how to cite the act, verse, and line numbers, rather than. When you cite from the bible, shakespeare, homer, and similar texts, which are labelled by book and verse or section or chapter and these. Paul werstine one of shakespeares finest works is available in a new edition, based on the best early printed version of the play. A tragic hero is a character who has heroic qualities, but who also has a personal flaw that leads to his own downfall. Mar 23, 2017 if you are an english major or take a lot of literature classes, you will probably have to include shakespearean works in your works cited, on more than one occasion. Please use this display as a guideline and modify as needed. Free bibliography generator mla, apa, chicago citation styles. Has anyone yet noted the similarities between othello and o. Othello is a powerful general, a moor, who married desdemona, the daughter of barbantio, who was a senator.
Othello may be alluded to as a type of morbid jealousy. One of the most powerful dramas ever written for the stage,othellois a story of revenge, illusion, passion, mistrust, jealousy, and murder. Shakespeares characters often express regret immediately after a misdeed, such as when othello describes desdemonas death as horrible and grim othello 5. These citations may not conform precisely to your selected citation style. The tragedy of othello, the moor of venice book, 2009. For mla, simply change the publication medium description. Othello has promoted cassio, not iago, to be his lieutenant. How to cite shakespeare in mla referencing proofeds writing tips. In the works cited list, standalone shakespeare plays are cited in the same way as any book. Hendel 105 if you cite the body text or hendel 105n3 if you cite a footnote. Iago works on othellos personal and social insecurity until othello believes the combination of iagos lies and flimsy circumstantial evidence. Mar 30, 2020 othello, in full othello, the moor of venice, tragedy in five acts by william shakespeare, written in 160304 and published in 1622 in a quarto edition from a transcript of an authorial manuscript.
Othello the moor of venice william shakespeare with related readings the emc masterpiece series access editions emcparadigm publishing st. He vows to destroy othello and desdemonas happiness in revenge. Check out what reginald scott had to say in his famous 1584 book, the discovery of witchcraft. Othello the servants of the duke, and my lieutenant. Please click here for detailed citation and access information othello castle hill 1997 1 page distributor materials. There are no specific guidelines on how to cite books read from new devices such as the amazon kindle. The story of an african general in the venetian army who is tricked into suspecting his wife of adultery, othello is a tragedy of sexual jealousy. Iago othellos ancient captain in the venetian defense forces. First performed around 1604, the play is also a pioneering exploration of racial prejudice. Although shakespeare should be cited a specific way within the text, you do not have to format your works cited entry in any particular manner simply. Othello is a lauded general in the venetian army, a courageous man whom the duke of venice turns to in times of crisis. But iago, othello s malignant ensign, is determined to destroy their happiness. If you are citing a play found as an entire source, cite this similar to a book, and use our.
Russ mcdonald othello, a moorish general in the service of venice, has married desdemona, beautiful daughter of a venetian senator. List of books and articles about othello online research. If in iago shakespeare created the most compelling villain in western literature, in othello and desdemona he gave us our most tragic and unforgettable lovers. This bibliography was generated on cite this for me on saturday, june 25, 2016. However, if writing a paper that refers to more than one work, use the plays title. If one were to write a paper on othello in which he or she quoted only that play. Before the venetian senate, brabantio accuses othello of bewitching desdemona. Evil, in this case, was represented by jealousy in every bad situation. Othello the tragedy of othello, the moor of venice is a tragedy by william shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603. Othello bantam classic william shakespeare, david scott kastan, david bevington on. Cite the book as you normally would, but add the number of the edition after the title. Photographs and herbarium specimens as tools to document phenological changes in. Citation machine helps students and professionals properly credit the information that they use. How to cite a norton critical edition pen and the pad.
He had hoped for promotion, but othello passed over him in favor of cassio, and iago works revenge on them both. Othello, his wife desdemona, his lieutenant cassio, and his. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. Oct 09, 2016 othello, the moor of venice is a tragedy by william shakespeare based on the short story moor of venice by cinthio, believed to have been written in approximately 1603. For a complete list of examples please consult mla handbook for writers of research. This second edition of othello has a new, illustrated introduction by leading american scholar ayanna thompson, which addresses such key issues as race, religion and gender, as well as looking at ways in which the play has been adapted in more recent times. Automatic works cited and bibliography formatting for mla, apa and chicagoturabian citation styles. But iago, othellos malignant ensign, is determined to destroy their happiness. And you of her, the bloody book of law you shall yourself. Cite your book in modern language association 8th edition format for free. For example, we could cite both othello and macbeth as follows. Iago convinces him to get more money, under the pretense that he can seduce desdemona much more easily once shes othellos desperate housewife. The text published in the first folio of 1623 seems to have been based on a version revised by shakespeare himself. Bodin alloweth the divell the shape of a black moore, and as he saith, he used to appear to mawd cruse, kate darey, and jon harviller.
Othello is a 1995 american drama film based on william shakespeares tragedy of the same name. Shakespeares play of 1604 is marked from its outset by a doubleness in its very title othello, or the moor of venice. Iago works on othello s personal and social insecurity until othello believes the combination of iagos lies and flimsy circumstantial evidence. Though this great tragedy of unsurpassed intensity and emotion is played out against renaissance splendor. I saw the word in william makepeace thackerays book vanity fair. If you are an english major or take a lot of literature classes, you will probably have to include shakespearean works in your works cited, on more than one occasion. Every book on your english syllabus summed up in a quote from the office mar 19, 2020 the thirstiest literary characters, ranked apr, 2020 6 book scenes that were too disturbing for the movie adaptation apr 7, 2020. Othello is one of shakespeares great tragedieswritten in the same fiveyear period as hamlet, king lear, and macbeth. The antagonist, iago, was jealous of othellos power as a general, and of othellos relationship with the fair desdemona. Because othello is black and desdemona white, there is a great deal of controversy surrounding their marriage. If writing about one play, use the authors last name in the parenthetical citation.
What motives inspired iago to plot revenge against othello. Iago crudely informs brabantio, desdemonas father, that othello and desdemona have eloped. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of othello by william shakespeare. Mar 23, 2017 format your citation in the following manner if you are citing a norton critical edition as a single work in apa format. Othello how to cite from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. Othello, in full othello, the moor of venice, tragedy in five acts by william shakespeare, written in 160304 and published in 1622 in a quarto edition from a transcript of an authorial manuscript. There are two types of editions in book publishing. The senators wish to send othello to cyprus, which is under threat from turkey. This production was sponsored in part by the pelican shakespeare series and penguin classics. Othello jerusalem film festival 1987 1 page program note restricted. Home othello analysis research and essay libguides at.
Othello fictitious character from shakespeare drama. Othello, the moor of venice is a tragedy by william shakespeare based on the short story moor of venice by cinthio, believed to have been written in approximately 1603. If one were to write a paper on othello in which he or she quoted only that play, shakespeare would be used in the citation. Dec 17, 2007 how would i cite shakespeares othello, in mla format. The moor othello a military general from north africa and desdemona, the white daughter of a venetian nobleman, fall in love and marry in secret. The tragedy of othello, the moor of venice book, 2001. Othello study guide contains a biography of william shakespeare, literature essays, a complete etext, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. He exploites roderigo as a source of money and an unwitting accomplice in his plot to bring down othello. Citing shakespeare in mla referencing proofeds writing tips. Read a character analysis of othello, plot summary, and important quotes. Iago convinces him to get more money, under the pretense that he can seduce desdemona much more easily once shes othello s desperate housewife. In what ways is the character othello a tragic hero. How to cite shakespeare in works cited pen and the pad.
Following this are the merry wives of windsor written to meet queen elizabeths request for another play including falstaff, it is not thematically typical of the period, troilus and cressida,alls well that ends well,measure for measure,othello,king lear,macbeth,antony and cleopatra,coriolanus, and timon of athens the last may have been. Revised edition the arden shakespeare third series. The tragedy of othello, the moor of venice book, 1993. These are the sources and citations used to research othello. Citing shakespeare in mla format fenwick high school. Format your citation in the following manner if you are citing a norton critical edition as a single work in apa format. Othello, his wife desdemona, his lieutenant cassio, and his trusted advisor iago. The moorish general othello is manipulated into thinking that his new wife desdemona has been carrying on an affair with his lieutenant michael cassio, when in reality, it is all part of the scheme of a bitter ensign named iago. Othello falls in love and marries desdemona, but during the campaign against the turks, othello is tricked by iago into believing that his wife has been unfaithful with his lieutenant, cassio. In your case, if you refer to the annotations a lot, i would not cite your source as shakespeare, william. Once othello promotes cassio to a prominent military role over iago, iago feels slighted. How to cite shakespeare in mla referencing proofeds.
Citing common literature such as the bible or shakespeare. Later, its no surprise that brabantio will accuse othello of using black magic to woo desdemona. The new york theater workshops production of othello, starring daniel craig and david oyelowo, and directed by tony awardwinning director sam gold, opened in november 2016. Laurence olivier, maggie smith, joyce redman, frank finley. My parts, my title and my perfect soul shall manifest me rightly. The book this retelling of shakespeares play recounts the story of othello, a mercenary soldier who falls in love with the lords daughter, desdemona. In order to understand how othello changes throughout the play, we have to first take a look at the types of the relationships in the play as his behaviour changes directly links to the influences by the other people whom he has deep relationships. Make sure that the title of the book is italicized and that only the first letter of the title, subtitle and proper nouns are capitalized. Othello literature bibliographies cite this for me. How to cite annotation in an annotated copy of shakespeares othello. Following this are the merry wives of windsor written to meet queen elizabeths request for another play including falstaff, it is not thematically typical of the period, troilus and cressida,alls well that ends well,measure for measure, othello,king lear,macbeth,antony and cleopatra,coriolanus, and timon of athens the last may have been. In this study emma smith teases out instances of doubleness, duplication and paradox to discuss the plays language and its themes.
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