Chapter 20
What is the setting of this chapter?
The setting is the room where Dorian hung the picture.
Why does Dorian destroy the mirror that Lord Henry had given him?
It reminds him of Lord Henry and he doesn't want to see himself anymore.
What self-realization has Dorian come to?
That there is no way for him to reform himself and that he only has one choice left, and that is to end his life.
What changes are evident in the picture of Dorian Gray?
“in the eyes there was a look of cunning, and in the mouth the curved wrinkle of the hypocrite.”
Why does Dorian feel the need to destroy the painting?
He felt the need to destroy the painting because it was the cause for everything that has happened in his life.
Why did he cleaned the knife many times till there was no stain left upon it?
He was contimplating his desecion to destroy the painting.
Do you think he knew that stabbing the painting would have resulted in his death?
I think he did, that is why he cleaned the knife over and over again contimplating his own death.
What happened to the painting?
It turned back into the picture that Basil had originally painted.
How was he found and recognized?
He was found as an old man wrinkled up in a ball, and he was not identified until the servants recognized the rings on Dorians fingers.
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The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 19
Chapter 19
Explain: Dorian resolves to change his ways and become good.
He wants to turn his life around and he takes steps to become a more virtuous person.
Discuss Dorian's resolution and analyze his self-righteousness. Can Dorian be reformed. He can be reformedbut then he would have to change his veiws on life and become at peace with his own mortality.
Why would San Francisco be a "delightful city, and possess all the attractions of the next world?" You will have to do some research on San Francisco during that time or what is said about this city and make the connections.
What is Lord Henry's view on his own marriage? What happened to him and what is his reaction?
How is Lord Henry FINALLY wrong about Dorian?
He says the murder is to vulgar for Dorian to commit.
Do you agree or disagree with Lord Henry "anything becomes a pleasure if one does it too often."
What lie does Dorian tell about the portrait?
Explain the lines pertaining to Hamlet "like the painting of a sorrow, a face without a heart."
Analyze Lord Henry's reference to, "What does it profit a man if he gain the whole world and loses his own soul?" What is Dorian's response to this statement?
Dorian becomes nervous and cuts Lord Henry off by saying that everyone has a soul.
Why is it important for Dorian to believe that a soul exists in everyone?
It gives him a reason to live and continue on with his life.
How is the preface echoed in the last few paragraphs in this chapter?
Explain: Dorian resolves to change his ways and become good.
He wants to turn his life around and he takes steps to become a more virtuous person.
Discuss Dorian's resolution and analyze his self-righteousness. Can Dorian be reformed. He can be reformedbut then he would have to change his veiws on life and become at peace with his own mortality.
Why would San Francisco be a "delightful city, and possess all the attractions of the next world?" You will have to do some research on San Francisco during that time or what is said about this city and make the connections.
What is Lord Henry's view on his own marriage? What happened to him and what is his reaction?
How is Lord Henry FINALLY wrong about Dorian?
He says the murder is to vulgar for Dorian to commit.
Do you agree or disagree with Lord Henry "anything becomes a pleasure if one does it too often."
What lie does Dorian tell about the portrait?
Explain the lines pertaining to Hamlet "like the painting of a sorrow, a face without a heart."
Analyze Lord Henry's reference to, "What does it profit a man if he gain the whole world and loses his own soul?" What is Dorian's response to this statement?
Dorian becomes nervous and cuts Lord Henry off by saying that everyone has a soul.
Why is it important for Dorian to believe that a soul exists in everyone?
It gives him a reason to live and continue on with his life.
How is the preface echoed in the last few paragraphs in this chapter?
The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 17-18
Chapter 17 and 18
What is the setting in this chapter?
The Conservatory at Selby Royal.
Why does Dorian falls into a swoon?
He becomes nervous because he knows James Vane is looking for him.
What is Lord Henry's view on women?
Why does Dorian call Lord Henry "Prince Paradox?"
Because he does not sugar coat anything and he "prefers the mistakes tomorrow".
Discuss Lord Henry's views of art, love, and religion and whether or not these views make him a skeptic. (He views art as a malady, love as an illusion, and religion as a fashionable substitute for belief.
His views make him a skeptic because he does not belive anything that doesn't have a deffinate view, he belives that there is an answer for everything.
How does Dorian becomes the huntee in these two chapters.
Jame Vane is looking to kill Dorian.
How does James die and what effect does it have on Lord Henry compared to Dorian?
What is the setting in this chapter?
The Conservatory at Selby Royal.
Why does Dorian falls into a swoon?
He becomes nervous because he knows James Vane is looking for him.
What is Lord Henry's view on women?
Why does Dorian call Lord Henry "Prince Paradox?"
Because he does not sugar coat anything and he "prefers the mistakes tomorrow".
Discuss Lord Henry's views of art, love, and religion and whether or not these views make him a skeptic. (He views art as a malady, love as an illusion, and religion as a fashionable substitute for belief.
His views make him a skeptic because he does not belive anything that doesn't have a deffinate view, he belives that there is an answer for everything.
How does Dorian becomes the huntee in these two chapters.
Jame Vane is looking to kill Dorian.
How does James die and what effect does it have on Lord Henry compared to Dorian?
The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 16
Chapter 16
As the coach heads toward the opium dens, Dorian recites to himself Lord Henry’s credo: “To cure the soul by means of the senses, and the senses by means of the soul.” How is this quote representative of the novel so far?
Who is Adrian Singleton and who corrupts him?
He is a troubled youth Dorian meets in the opium den,and Dorian has corrupted him.
"What goes around comes around." how is the famous quote apparent in this chapter
James Vane wanted to kill Dorian for hurting his sister, causing her death.
Once again, what are the 7 deadly sins and identify any within this chapter.
Greed, gluttony, slot, wrath, envy, lust, and pride. The sins in this chapter are wrath and pride.
How does Dorian use his youthful appearance to escape possible death?
He told James that the man wronged Sybil 18 years ago and he didn't look a day over 21.
How is escapism both used as literal and as figurative language?
Do you feel any remorse or sympathy for Dorian? Why or Why not?
I feel a little sympathy for Dorian because he was victimized byLord Henry mentely and everything that he has done has been a result of the manipulation by Lord Henry.
As the coach heads toward the opium dens, Dorian recites to himself Lord Henry’s credo: “To cure the soul by means of the senses, and the senses by means of the soul.” How is this quote representative of the novel so far?
Who is Adrian Singleton and who corrupts him?
He is a troubled youth Dorian meets in the opium den,and Dorian has corrupted him.
"What goes around comes around." how is the famous quote apparent in this chapter
James Vane wanted to kill Dorian for hurting his sister, causing her death.
Once again, what are the 7 deadly sins and identify any within this chapter.
Greed, gluttony, slot, wrath, envy, lust, and pride. The sins in this chapter are wrath and pride.
How does Dorian use his youthful appearance to escape possible death?
He told James that the man wronged Sybil 18 years ago and he didn't look a day over 21.
How is escapism both used as literal and as figurative language?
Do you feel any remorse or sympathy for Dorian? Why or Why not?
I feel a little sympathy for Dorian because he was victimized byLord Henry mentely and everything that he has done has been a result of the manipulation by Lord Henry.
The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 15
Chapter 15
What is the setting in this chapter?
The settins is Lady Norborough's house
Explain: "Certainly no one looking at Dorian Gray that night could have believed that he had passed through a tragedy as horrible as any tragedy of our age." Why is Dorian's situation, changes etc. looked upon as a tragedy?
The people thought Dorian lost his good friend Basil.
“keenly the terrible pleasure of a double life.” Explain why Dorian is leading a double life?
One life is the life of his sins, and the other is facing the people as a wealthy, good-looking man.
How is Lady Narborough's statement to Dorian ironic, "Lord Henry is very wicked...but you are made to be good---you look so good."?
Its ironic because He may look good on the outside but on the inside he is wretched and full of sin.
Is Dorian's consumption of opium a form of escaping his world of sin?Research the effects of opium when taken.
Yes, the effect of opium is it calms people down.
Describe the opium den that Dorian visits.
The opium den is in a dark room hiden from everything else.
How does Dorian snap/gets angry in this chapter and why?
Once again, what are the 7 deadly sins and identify any within this chapter.
Greed, gluttony, slot, wrath, envy, lust, and pride. The sins in this chapter are wrath and envy.
What does he do when he returns home?
He gave him a horse to drive him down to the river.
Dorian has sold soul for fill in the blank and explain your reason.
Beauty because the painting preserves his everlasting beauty but he pays a heavy price.
What is the setting in this chapter?
The settins is Lady Norborough's house
Explain: "Certainly no one looking at Dorian Gray that night could have believed that he had passed through a tragedy as horrible as any tragedy of our age." Why is Dorian's situation, changes etc. looked upon as a tragedy?
The people thought Dorian lost his good friend Basil.
“keenly the terrible pleasure of a double life.” Explain why Dorian is leading a double life?
One life is the life of his sins, and the other is facing the people as a wealthy, good-looking man.
How is Lady Narborough's statement to Dorian ironic, "Lord Henry is very wicked...but you are made to be good---you look so good."?
Its ironic because He may look good on the outside but on the inside he is wretched and full of sin.
Is Dorian's consumption of opium a form of escaping his world of sin?Research the effects of opium when taken.
Yes, the effect of opium is it calms people down.
Describe the opium den that Dorian visits.
The opium den is in a dark room hiden from everything else.
How does Dorian snap/gets angry in this chapter and why?
Once again, what are the 7 deadly sins and identify any within this chapter.
Greed, gluttony, slot, wrath, envy, lust, and pride. The sins in this chapter are wrath and envy.
What does he do when he returns home?
He gave him a horse to drive him down to the river.
Dorian has sold soul for fill in the blank and explain your reason.
Beauty because the painting preserves his everlasting beauty but he pays a heavy price.
The Picture Of Dorian Gray Chapter 14
Chapter 14
What is the setting in this chapter?
The Setting is Dorian's House
What is Dorian’s acquaintance with Alan Campbell and its significance to the plot—5 yrs they were drawn together through mutual love of music and were inseparable. Why does Alan avoid Dorian?
How is Basil’s body decomposed and who does it?
Alan Campbell uses chemicals to decompose the body.
Show Cause and Effect with Dorian and Alan: example cause Dorian’s request=Effect: Alan refuses.
Analyze the symbolism of what Dorian sees in the portrait after he murders Basil.
He sees the red dripping from the hand on the painting and that sybolizes the blood of Basil on Dorians hands.
Interpret and summarize the poem that is written in French. Then relate it to Dorian's situation.."the cold yellow hand"
Any references to homosexuality?
Once again, what are the 7 deadly sins and identify any within this chapter.
How does Dorian plan to blackmail Alan..what does Dorian know about Alan or what secret is kept between them?
What other sins have Dorian comitted in this chapter?
How has the picture changed?
The red is dripping from the hand of the painting.
How does Dorian plan to get rid of Basil's body?
He is going to decompose it with chemicals.
What is the setting in this chapter?
The Setting is Dorian's House
What is Dorian’s acquaintance with Alan Campbell and its significance to the plot—5 yrs they were drawn together through mutual love of music and were inseparable. Why does Alan avoid Dorian?
How is Basil’s body decomposed and who does it?
Alan Campbell uses chemicals to decompose the body.
Show Cause and Effect with Dorian and Alan: example cause Dorian’s request=Effect: Alan refuses.
Analyze the symbolism of what Dorian sees in the portrait after he murders Basil.
He sees the red dripping from the hand on the painting and that sybolizes the blood of Basil on Dorians hands.
Interpret and summarize the poem that is written in French. Then relate it to Dorian's situation.."the cold yellow hand"
Any references to homosexuality?
Once again, what are the 7 deadly sins and identify any within this chapter.
How does Dorian plan to blackmail Alan..what does Dorian know about Alan or what secret is kept between them?
What other sins have Dorian comitted in this chapter?
How has the picture changed?
The red is dripping from the hand of the painting.
How does Dorian plan to get rid of Basil's body?
He is going to decompose it with chemicals.
The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 13
Chapter 13:
How is Aesteticism illustrated in this chapter?
What things does Dorian say to blame Basil for his changes?
What is Basil's reaction to Dorian's accusations?
He just denies it and says that he isn't capable of murder.
Explain the quote "Lead us not into temptation," Forgive us our sins. Wash away our iniquities" why is religion brought into this chapter?
Basil is asking for forgiveness because he knows that neither of them are inncocent.
Why did Dorian kill Basil?
He shows him the picture and Basil tells him he must repent and Dorian doesn't like that and it angers him.
How was the knife that he killed Basil with previously forshadowed in another chapter?
Make a prediction on what will happen next.
Dorian will try to dispose of the body.
How is Aesteticism illustrated in this chapter?
What things does Dorian say to blame Basil for his changes?
What is Basil's reaction to Dorian's accusations?
He just denies it and says that he isn't capable of murder.
Explain the quote "Lead us not into temptation," Forgive us our sins. Wash away our iniquities" why is religion brought into this chapter?
Basil is asking for forgiveness because he knows that neither of them are inncocent.
Why did Dorian kill Basil?
He shows him the picture and Basil tells him he must repent and Dorian doesn't like that and it angers him.
How was the knife that he killed Basil with previously forshadowed in another chapter?
Make a prediction on what will happen next.
Dorian will try to dispose of the body.
The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 12
Chapter 12:
What is the setting in this chapter?
The setting is Dorian's House
How old is Dorian?
Dorian is 38.
Discuss Dorian’s fateful meeting with Basil.
Dorian meets with Basil at Dorian’s house and Dorian stabs Basil.
What is the difference between virtue and vice in this chapter?
The Vice in this chapter is when Dorian kills Basil, there is no virtue I know of in this chapter.
Explain the following lines when Basil tells Dorian "you don't want people to talk of you as something vile and degraded...Sin is a thing that writes itself across a man's face. If a wretched man has a vice, it shows itself in the lines of his mouth...the moulding of his hands even" (pg. 181)
He is trying to convince Dorian to live a sin free life because he can’t hide sin.
How is Dorian becoming more like Lord Henry?
Dorian was once considered innocent, but now corrupt due to many influences, what do you think is the worst sin that he has committed so far and why?
The way he treated Sybil Vane was the worst sin.
How is Dorian's soul considered Basil's handiwork/art?
Dorian’s soul is considered Basil handiwork because of Basil only liked Dorian because he only uses it for his art work.
Is Basil an innocent character?
No, because he only used Dorian for his art work.
What is the metaphorical diary of Dorian life in this chapter?
The painting is the metaphorical diary of Dorian’s life.
What is the setting in this chapter?
The setting is Dorian's House
How old is Dorian?
Dorian is 38.
Discuss Dorian’s fateful meeting with Basil.
Dorian meets with Basil at Dorian’s house and Dorian stabs Basil.
What is the difference between virtue and vice in this chapter?
The Vice in this chapter is when Dorian kills Basil, there is no virtue I know of in this chapter.
Explain the following lines when Basil tells Dorian "you don't want people to talk of you as something vile and degraded...Sin is a thing that writes itself across a man's face. If a wretched man has a vice, it shows itself in the lines of his mouth...the moulding of his hands even" (pg. 181)
He is trying to convince Dorian to live a sin free life because he can’t hide sin.
How is Dorian becoming more like Lord Henry?
Dorian was once considered innocent, but now corrupt due to many influences, what do you think is the worst sin that he has committed so far and why?
The way he treated Sybil Vane was the worst sin.
How is Dorian's soul considered Basil's handiwork/art?
Dorian’s soul is considered Basil handiwork because of Basil only liked Dorian because he only uses it for his art work.
Is Basil an innocent character?
No, because he only used Dorian for his art work.
What is the metaphorical diary of Dorian life in this chapter?
The painting is the metaphorical diary of Dorian’s life.
The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapters 1-11
Chapter 1
Lord Henry Wotton: How is he a manipulator and initiator?
He manipulates Basil into letting him meet Dorian and he initiates the friendship between them.
What kind of cigarettes does he smoke?
Is this a hint of a decadent lifestyle?
He smokes his own custom cigarettes which shows how high class he is already.
How is he cynical?
He is cynical due to the lifestyle he leads and He can easily influence Dorian.
Basil Hallward: What is his reaction to his painting of Dorian Gray?
He is mesmerized by the painting he is enthralled by the paintings beauty.
How has he violated the code of an artist according to Wilde's preface?
He tells Lord Henry, about who the painting depicted, and he didn’t just show him the painting and that basically leads to the whole story.
He obviously sees in Dorian absolute beauty and harmony. Identify where in the passages. He admits that, upon seeing Dorian for the first time, he was terrified; indeed, he was overcome by the feeling that his life was “on the verge of a terrible crisis.”
What is the main conflict in this paragraph?
The Main conflict in this with Basil and Lord Henry and its only when Basil is telling Lord Henry the rules when meeting Dorian.
Chapter 2
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Petulant: moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation
Philanthropy: the activity of donating to such persons or purposes in this way
Paradox: a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
Caprice: a sudden, unpredictable change, as of one's mind or the weather.
Panegyric: a lofty oration or writing in praise of a person or thing
Candor: the state or quality of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or expression
Fidelity: strict observance of promises, duties, etc
Physiology: the branch of biology dealing with the functions and activities of living organisms and their parts, including all physical and chemical processes.
Analyze the symbolism of Dorian Gray's first appearance in the novel and let's discuss his physical description, his actions towards Basil, and the change in him when Lord Henry arrives.
Dorian Gray proves to be every bit as a handsome as his portrait. Dorian becomes intrigued with the thought that Lord Henry is a bad influence.
Any reference to Music?
Examine the interaction between Lord Henry and Dorian.
Dorian becomes intrigued of the thought that Lord Henry can influence him in a bad way.
Cause and Effect: What is Dorian's response to his finished portrait?
Dorian is upset with the finished portrait, which causes Basil to want to destroy the painting but Dorian does not allow him to do so, and the painting becomes an obsession.
Compare and contrast: Basil and Lord Henry and identify their conflict.
Basil does not want Lord Henry to corrupt Dorian’s innocence, and Lord Henry doesn’t want Dorian to waste his life on “vulgar pastimes”.
Chapter 3
Lord Henry discovers more about Dorian Gray. He vows to dominate Dorian and begins to draw him under his influence.
He in a sense wants to live his life vicariously through Dorian Gray.
Where is the setting in this chapter?
The setting in this chapter is at Lord Henry’s Aunt, Lady Agatha’s house.
Who was Magaret Devereux?
She is Dorian’s mother.
Characterize Lord Fermor?
He is a “genial if somewhat rough-mannered” old nobleman.
Discuss what is revealed about Dorian's parentage and the effect it has
Had on him? Is this a sentimental story and Why?
Its is revealed that Dorian’s Mother was royalty and she ran away with Dorian’s father who was poor.
Analyze Lord Henry's feelings toward and decision about Dorian with the simile: "playing Dorian like a violin?"
He knows that he can basically get anything he wants from Dorian because Dorian is naive to Lord Henry’s feelings.
How is Dorian's increasing dependence on Lord Henry shown in the text?
Dorian leaves with Lord Henry and abandons his earlier plans to visit Basil.
Chapter 4
Dorian spends much of his time with Lord Henry, who manipulates Dorian's mind with his philosophy of subjects such as marriage, women, and fidelity. Dorian reveals his infatuation with Sibyl Vane, and actress. Dorian distances himself more from Basil.
Who is Victoria?
Victoria is Lord Henry’s Wife.
How would you characterize Sibyl Vane?
She is a poor, struggling, and talented actress who falls in love with Dorian Gray.
How/Where did she meet Dorian?
She met him backstage after one of her performances of Juliet in a London theater.
What does she call Dorian?
She calls him Prince Charming.
How long do they know each other in the story so far?
They don’t know each other for that long.
Examine the relationship between Lord Henry and His wife Victoria and compare with the relationship between Lord Henry and Dorian.
How does Lord Henry feel about the relationship between Dorian and Sibyl?
Analyze Lord Henry's view of women, men and fidelity.
Analyze the change in the relationship between Dorian and Basil.
Chapter 5
Sibyl, her mother, Mrs. Van, and James (Jim), Sibyl's brother, discuss her relationship with Dorian Gray, whom Sibyl calls Prince Charming. Jim, who tenderly loves Sibyl, cautions their mother to guard Sibyl, and vows to kill anyone who harms her.
How old is Sibyl?
Mrs. Vane has a secret heartache about ____?
Mrs. Vane has a secret Heartache about Jim leaving home so young.
Who is Mr. Isaacs?
He is a family friend that lends the Vane’s money
How old is Jim?
Jim is only 16 years old.
Where is he going and why is he leaving his family?
He is going to Australia to get a good job to provide for his family.
Identify members of Sibyl Vane's family and analyze their interrelationships.
Jim is very overprotective of Sibyl and Jim and his Mother don’t always get along but she secretly care about him.
What are the various reactions of Sibyl, Mrs. Vane, and Jim toward Dorian?
Sibyl almost immediately falls in love with Dorian and Jim does not like him because he is protective of his sister. Mrs. Vane is not as enthusiastic but she like the fact that Dorian has money.
Why does it seem like Sibyl feels unworthy of Dorian?
Its seems that she feels unworthy to him because of the way she speaks about his looks and his families money.
What is the main concern of Mrs. Vane? Is there anything Ironic about her feelings?
Discuss Jim's feelings in regards to Dorian?
He does not like Dorian strictly because he is looking out for his sister.
Why do you think we are being introduced to another innocent character other than Dorian? As the story continues on we seem to be loosing Dorian’s innocence and Sibyl seems to be his last hope for innocence.
Chapter 6-7
What does Dorian do to somewhat upset Basil and Lord Henry?
Dorian gets engaged to Sybil.
How does he describe Sibyl?
Dorian describes Sybil as this amazing actress.
Where is the setting in chapter 6?
The setting in Chapter 6 is the Theater where Sybil works.
What character in what play did Sibyl play the night before?
Sybil played Juliet in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
Why does Sibyl feel that she can never act again?
She realizes that her feelings are no real and that she doesn’t have to act them out anymore.
What is Dorian's reaction to Sibyl after she tells him that she can never act again?
He realizes that he was in love with her acting and not her and tells her that he doesn’t want to see again.
How is Lord Henry being cynical about Dorian's engagement with Sibyl?
He knows that it will never work out and therefore he doesn’t read too much into it.
Explain: Lord Henry, with a typically paradoxical aphorism, says, “Dorian is far too wise not to do foolish things now and then, dear Basil.”
Who is Dorian really in love with? Sibyl or the characters she plays Juliet, or Rosalind? Why?
He is in love with her acting because it is another phase of beauty.
Chapter 8-9
Discussion Questions:
Discuss events the morning after Dorian’s rejection of Sibyl.
Dorian looks at the portrait and find it has definitely changed. Lord Henry comes and tells him of Sibyl’s death and the possibility that it was suicide. At first Dorian feels remorse, but, under Lord Henry’s manipulation, comes to view the death as a sign of Sibyl’s selfishness and a token of her great love for him. He decides that he will enjoy the sensual pleasures of life, knowing that his portrait will reflect the aging and corruption.
What is the legend of Narcissus? Compare and contrast Dorian’s self-love with that of Narcissus and Narcissus’ treatment of Echo with the way Dorian has treated Sibyl.
Dorian is consumed with love of himself, sits enamored in front of his portrait for hours, and has feigned kissing the portrait. Many women fell in love with Narcissus because of his great beauty, but he spurned their advances. They nymph Echo, who had been condemned by the goddess Hera never to speak again, loved Narcissus, and she eventually died because of Narcissus’ cruelty. The avenging goddess Nemesis caused Narcissus to fall hopelessly in love with the reflection of his own face. Unable to leave his image, he died, and the flower of narcissus grew where his body had lain. Dorian, consumed with his own self-love and his rejection of Sibyl because of her failure to meet his expectations, causes her death.
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Analyze the conversation between Dorian and Basil about the portrait and why Basil has changed his mind about exhibiting it.
Dorian refuses to allow Basil to see the portrait and threatens to end their friendship if he insists. Both men have a secret: Basil has not been willing to exhibit the portrait because he has become absorbed with Dorian to the point of worship. As he painted the portrait, he had put too much of himself into it. Dorian has observed the changes in the portrait and fears that Basil will see the changes. Basil confesses his secret, Dorian continues to hide his.
Analyze Dorian’s concealment of the portrait and the meaning of the sentence, “What the worm was to the corpse, his sins would be to the painted image on the canvas”
He symbolically covers the portrait with a large, purple satin coverlet such as might have served as a covering for coffin. He knows that, just as worms destroy a corpse, his own sins will destroy his image in the portrait, marring its beauty and eating away its grace. Unlike a corpse, however, the portrait will always be alive. He hides the picture in the room where he spent much of his lonely childhood. Ironically, he recalls his purity as a child in contrast to the sins the portrait reveals.
Discuss the yellow book Lord Henry sends Dorian?
The Yellow book is like a scripture that prophesizes Dorian’s life.
Examine the 2 sides of Dorian and the effect of his decline on the portrait.
There are two sides to Dorian the innocent side that is the one that loathes what he sees when he looks at the painting and the side that loves what he sees when he looks in the mirror.
Identify and discuss the significance of the variety of things with which Dorian attempts to satisfy his worship of the senses.
He starts to fill his life with a variety of beautiful things.
Analyze why Dorian is drawn to the power of the jewels and what they symbolize
The jewels symbolize the undying beauty that he cannot attain.
Examine the overpowering fear that grips Dorian and the influence the yellow book has on him.
The Fear that grips Dorian is the fear of his own mortality that the yellow book brings to light.
Chapter 10
Identify and discuss the significance of the variety of things with which Dorian attempts to satisfy his worship of the senses.
All of those things are a means for Dorian to surround himself with beauty.
What does the following quote means: "What the work was to the corpse, his sins would be to the painted image on the canvas.....And yet the thing would still live. It would be always alive" (pg. 153).
What is it about Dorian that seems to charm everybody? Why?
Dorian’s good looks seems to charm everyone he meets.
What does Dorian decides to do with the portrait and why?
He decides to cover with a cloak and hide it upstairs in his house.
Once again, what are the 7 deadly sins and identify any within this chapter.
What other sins has he committed to cause change to the picture?
What gift does Lord Henry give to Dorian and does it have any influence on Dorian? What is the novel about?
He gives him the Yellow book its becomes a scripture for Dorian, and it is about a Frenchmen.
What is Dorian reaction to the "inquest on an actress."
Chapter 11
How old is he in this chapter?
Dorian Gray in this chapter is 37 all though chapters 11-and 12 are a span that covers 18 years. In the beginning of chapter 11 He could have been as young as 19 years old.
Analyze why Dorian is drawn to the power of jewels and what they symbolize.
Dorian is drawn to the power of Jewels because of their unchanging beauty and they symbolize his own fate.
Examine the overpowering fear that grips Dorian and the influence of the yellow book has on him. Why does the "whole book seemed to him to contain the story of his own life, written before he lived it?"
The overpowering fear Dorian has is that of his own mortality and the effects that will cause to him physically. To him the book is like a scripture prophesizing his life as he lives it.
Dorian is obviously sinful, why is it then that "there was something in the purity of his face that rebuked [people]?"
The purity in his face is his conscience, the part of him that makes him loathe the painting as he looks into it and sees his self.
Discuss the "worshiping of the senses"
The worshiping of the senses is another way for Dorian to stay intellectually curious; he turns to the study of beautiful things as a way to continue his devotion toward asceticism.
What is meant by the "New Hedonism?"
“New Hedonism” is a form of resistance against the conventional morality that Lord Henry spends so much of his time criticizing.
Once again, what are the 7 deadly sins and identify any within this chapter.
The 7 deadly sins are Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Envy, and Pride. In this chapter Gluttony occurs although not in every sense of the word, Gluttony of the mind due to his devotion to the study of beautiful things. Greed also in wanting to know everything about beautiful things. Pride also occurs when he looks at the painting.
Why is Dorian seemingly obsessed with materialistic things such as tapestry, jewelry etc.? It says that he sought to accumulate the most exquisite specimens...."
After watching himself change in the picture it seems that he is trying to surround himself with beauty.
How has Dorian changed from innocent to an experienced possibly over indulgent/obsessive
man?
As he becomes older and more senile he begins to get carried away with studying all things beautiful and it seems like he is trying to trap beauty.
Do you think his overindulgence in worldly/material things is a form of escapism? Explain.
What Dorian is doing is not hard to understand he is overcompensating for all the beauty dieing around him. He is continuously trying to escape his dreaded fate by surrounding himself with beauty.
Discuss any inference of homosexuality in this chapter.
In this chapter Dorian's love of beauty defiantly goes beyond inanimate objects and himself, he begins to see beauty in other men.
How has Dorian been poisoned by the book?
Dorian has become a crazed, senile, and paranoid due to the book.
Lord Henry gave him the book. How is Lord Henry's character demonized?
Lord Henry has become the puppet master of Dorian's life even when he’s not around; he continues to pull the strings.
Lord Henry Wotton: How is he a manipulator and initiator?
He manipulates Basil into letting him meet Dorian and he initiates the friendship between them.
What kind of cigarettes does he smoke?
Is this a hint of a decadent lifestyle?
He smokes his own custom cigarettes which shows how high class he is already.
How is he cynical?
He is cynical due to the lifestyle he leads and He can easily influence Dorian.
Basil Hallward: What is his reaction to his painting of Dorian Gray?
He is mesmerized by the painting he is enthralled by the paintings beauty.
How has he violated the code of an artist according to Wilde's preface?
He tells Lord Henry, about who the painting depicted, and he didn’t just show him the painting and that basically leads to the whole story.
He obviously sees in Dorian absolute beauty and harmony. Identify where in the passages. He admits that, upon seeing Dorian for the first time, he was terrified; indeed, he was overcome by the feeling that his life was “on the verge of a terrible crisis.”
What is the main conflict in this paragraph?
The Main conflict in this with Basil and Lord Henry and its only when Basil is telling Lord Henry the rules when meeting Dorian.
Chapter 2
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Analyze the symbolism of Dorian Gray's first appearance in the novel and let's discuss his physical description, his actions towards Basil, and the change in him when Lord Henry arrives.
Dorian Gray proves to be every bit as a handsome as his portrait. Dorian becomes intrigued with the thought that Lord Henry is a bad influence.
Any reference to Music?
Examine the interaction between Lord Henry and Dorian.
Dorian becomes intrigued of the thought that Lord Henry can influence him in a bad way.
Cause and Effect: What is Dorian's response to his finished portrait?
Dorian is upset with the finished portrait, which causes Basil to want to destroy the painting but Dorian does not allow him to do so, and the painting becomes an obsession.
Compare and contrast: Basil and Lord Henry and identify their conflict.
Basil does not want Lord Henry to corrupt Dorian’s innocence, and Lord Henry doesn’t want Dorian to waste his life on “vulgar pastimes”.
Chapter 3
Lord Henry discovers more about Dorian Gray. He vows to dominate Dorian and begins to draw him under his influence.
He in a sense wants to live his life vicariously through Dorian Gray.
Where is the setting in this chapter?
The setting in this chapter is at Lord Henry’s Aunt, Lady Agatha’s house.
Who was Magaret Devereux?
She is Dorian’s mother.
Characterize Lord Fermor?
He is a “genial if somewhat rough-mannered” old nobleman.
Discuss what is revealed about Dorian's parentage and the effect it has
Had on him? Is this a sentimental story and Why?
Its is revealed that Dorian’s Mother was royalty and she ran away with Dorian’s father who was poor.
Analyze Lord Henry's feelings toward and decision about Dorian with the simile: "playing Dorian like a violin?"
He knows that he can basically get anything he wants from Dorian because Dorian is naive to Lord Henry’s feelings.
How is Dorian's increasing dependence on Lord Henry shown in the text?
Dorian leaves with Lord Henry and abandons his earlier plans to visit Basil.
Chapter 4
Dorian spends much of his time with Lord Henry, who manipulates Dorian's mind with his philosophy of subjects such as marriage, women, and fidelity. Dorian reveals his infatuation with Sibyl Vane, and actress. Dorian distances himself more from Basil.
Who is Victoria?
Victoria is Lord Henry’s Wife.
How would you characterize Sibyl Vane?
She is a poor, struggling, and talented actress who falls in love with Dorian Gray.
How/Where did she meet Dorian?
She met him backstage after one of her performances of Juliet in a London theater.
What does she call Dorian?
She calls him Prince Charming.
How long do they know each other in the story so far?
They don’t know each other for that long.
Examine the relationship between Lord Henry and His wife Victoria and compare with the relationship between Lord Henry and Dorian.
How does Lord Henry feel about the relationship between Dorian and Sibyl?
Analyze Lord Henry's view of women, men and fidelity.
Analyze the change in the relationship between Dorian and Basil.
Chapter 5
Sibyl, her mother, Mrs. Van, and James (Jim), Sibyl's brother, discuss her relationship with Dorian Gray, whom Sibyl calls Prince Charming. Jim, who tenderly loves Sibyl, cautions their mother to guard Sibyl, and vows to kill anyone who harms her.
How old is Sibyl?
Mrs. Vane has a secret heartache about ____?
Mrs. Vane has a secret Heartache about Jim leaving home so young.
Who is Mr. Isaacs?
He is a family friend that lends the Vane’s money
How old is Jim?
Jim is only 16 years old.
Where is he going and why is he leaving his family?
He is going to Australia to get a good job to provide for his family.
Identify members of Sibyl Vane's family and analyze their interrelationships.
Jim is very overprotective of Sibyl and Jim and his Mother don’t always get along but she secretly care about him.
What are the various reactions of Sibyl, Mrs. Vane, and Jim toward Dorian?
Sibyl almost immediately falls in love with Dorian and Jim does not like him because he is protective of his sister. Mrs. Vane is not as enthusiastic but she like the fact that Dorian has money.
Why does it seem like Sibyl feels unworthy of Dorian?
Its seems that she feels unworthy to him because of the way she speaks about his looks and his families money.
What is the main concern of Mrs. Vane? Is there anything Ironic about her feelings?
Discuss Jim's feelings in regards to Dorian?
He does not like Dorian strictly because he is looking out for his sister.
Why do you think we are being introduced to another innocent character other than Dorian? As the story continues on we seem to be loosing Dorian’s innocence and Sibyl seems to be his last hope for innocence.
Chapter 6-7
What does Dorian do to somewhat upset Basil and Lord Henry?
Dorian gets engaged to Sybil.
How does he describe Sibyl?
Dorian describes Sybil as this amazing actress.
Where is the setting in chapter 6?
The setting in Chapter 6 is the Theater where Sybil works.
What character in what play did Sibyl play the night before?
Sybil played Juliet in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
Why does Sibyl feel that she can never act again?
She realizes that her feelings are no real and that she doesn’t have to act them out anymore.
What is Dorian's reaction to Sibyl after she tells him that she can never act again?
He realizes that he was in love with her acting and not her and tells her that he doesn’t want to see again.
How is Lord Henry being cynical about Dorian's engagement with Sibyl?
He knows that it will never work out and therefore he doesn’t read too much into it.
Explain: Lord Henry, with a typically paradoxical aphorism, says, “Dorian is far too wise not to do foolish things now and then, dear Basil.”
Who is Dorian really in love with? Sibyl or the characters she plays Juliet, or Rosalind? Why?
He is in love with her acting because it is another phase of beauty.
Chapter 8-9
Discussion Questions:
Discuss events the morning after Dorian’s rejection of Sibyl.
Dorian looks at the portrait and find it has definitely changed. Lord Henry comes and tells him of Sibyl’s death and the possibility that it was suicide. At first Dorian feels remorse, but, under Lord Henry’s manipulation, comes to view the death as a sign of Sibyl’s selfishness and a token of her great love for him. He decides that he will enjoy the sensual pleasures of life, knowing that his portrait will reflect the aging and corruption.
What is the legend of Narcissus? Compare and contrast Dorian’s self-love with that of Narcissus and Narcissus’ treatment of Echo with the way Dorian has treated Sibyl.
Dorian is consumed with love of himself, sits enamored in front of his portrait for hours, and has feigned kissing the portrait. Many women fell in love with Narcissus because of his great beauty, but he spurned their advances. They nymph Echo, who had been condemned by the goddess Hera never to speak again, loved Narcissus, and she eventually died because of Narcissus’ cruelty. The avenging goddess Nemesis caused Narcissus to fall hopelessly in love with the reflection of his own face. Unable to leave his image, he died, and the flower of narcissus grew where his body had lain. Dorian, consumed with his own self-love and his rejection of Sibyl because of her failure to meet his expectations, causes her death.
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Analyze the conversation between Dorian and Basil about the portrait and why Basil has changed his mind about exhibiting it.
Dorian refuses to allow Basil to see the portrait and threatens to end their friendship if he insists. Both men have a secret: Basil has not been willing to exhibit the portrait because he has become absorbed with Dorian to the point of worship. As he painted the portrait, he had put too much of himself into it. Dorian has observed the changes in the portrait and fears that Basil will see the changes. Basil confesses his secret, Dorian continues to hide his.
Analyze Dorian’s concealment of the portrait and the meaning of the sentence, “What the worm was to the corpse, his sins would be to the painted image on the canvas”
He symbolically covers the portrait with a large, purple satin coverlet such as might have served as a covering for coffin. He knows that, just as worms destroy a corpse, his own sins will destroy his image in the portrait, marring its beauty and eating away its grace. Unlike a corpse, however, the portrait will always be alive. He hides the picture in the room where he spent much of his lonely childhood. Ironically, he recalls his purity as a child in contrast to the sins the portrait reveals.
Discuss the yellow book Lord Henry sends Dorian?
The Yellow book is like a scripture that prophesizes Dorian’s life.
Examine the 2 sides of Dorian and the effect of his decline on the portrait.
There are two sides to Dorian the innocent side that is the one that loathes what he sees when he looks at the painting and the side that loves what he sees when he looks in the mirror.
Identify and discuss the significance of the variety of things with which Dorian attempts to satisfy his worship of the senses.
He starts to fill his life with a variety of beautiful things.
Analyze why Dorian is drawn to the power of the jewels and what they symbolize
The jewels symbolize the undying beauty that he cannot attain.
Examine the overpowering fear that grips Dorian and the influence the yellow book has on him.
The Fear that grips Dorian is the fear of his own mortality that the yellow book brings to light.
Chapter 10
Identify and discuss the significance of the variety of things with which Dorian attempts to satisfy his worship of the senses.
All of those things are a means for Dorian to surround himself with beauty.
What does the following quote means: "What the work was to the corpse, his sins would be to the painted image on the canvas.....And yet the thing would still live. It would be always alive" (pg. 153).
What is it about Dorian that seems to charm everybody? Why?
Dorian’s good looks seems to charm everyone he meets.
What does Dorian decides to do with the portrait and why?
He decides to cover with a cloak and hide it upstairs in his house.
Once again, what are the 7 deadly sins and identify any within this chapter.
What other sins has he committed to cause change to the picture?
What gift does Lord Henry give to Dorian and does it have any influence on Dorian? What is the novel about?
He gives him the Yellow book its becomes a scripture for Dorian, and it is about a Frenchmen.
What is Dorian reaction to the "inquest on an actress."
Chapter 11
How old is he in this chapter?
Dorian Gray in this chapter is 37 all though chapters 11-and 12 are a span that covers 18 years. In the beginning of chapter 11 He could have been as young as 19 years old.
Analyze why Dorian is drawn to the power of jewels and what they symbolize.
Dorian is drawn to the power of Jewels because of their unchanging beauty and they symbolize his own fate.
Examine the overpowering fear that grips Dorian and the influence of the yellow book has on him. Why does the "whole book seemed to him to contain the story of his own life, written before he lived it?"
The overpowering fear Dorian has is that of his own mortality and the effects that will cause to him physically. To him the book is like a scripture prophesizing his life as he lives it.
Dorian is obviously sinful, why is it then that "there was something in the purity of his face that rebuked [people]?"
The purity in his face is his conscience, the part of him that makes him loathe the painting as he looks into it and sees his self.
Discuss the "worshiping of the senses"
The worshiping of the senses is another way for Dorian to stay intellectually curious; he turns to the study of beautiful things as a way to continue his devotion toward asceticism.
What is meant by the "New Hedonism?"
“New Hedonism” is a form of resistance against the conventional morality that Lord Henry spends so much of his time criticizing.
Once again, what are the 7 deadly sins and identify any within this chapter.
The 7 deadly sins are Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Envy, and Pride. In this chapter Gluttony occurs although not in every sense of the word, Gluttony of the mind due to his devotion to the study of beautiful things. Greed also in wanting to know everything about beautiful things. Pride also occurs when he looks at the painting.
Why is Dorian seemingly obsessed with materialistic things such as tapestry, jewelry etc.? It says that he sought to accumulate the most exquisite specimens...."
After watching himself change in the picture it seems that he is trying to surround himself with beauty.
How has Dorian changed from innocent to an experienced possibly over indulgent/obsessive
man?
As he becomes older and more senile he begins to get carried away with studying all things beautiful and it seems like he is trying to trap beauty.
Do you think his overindulgence in worldly/material things is a form of escapism? Explain.
What Dorian is doing is not hard to understand he is overcompensating for all the beauty dieing around him. He is continuously trying to escape his dreaded fate by surrounding himself with beauty.
Discuss any inference of homosexuality in this chapter.
In this chapter Dorian's love of beauty defiantly goes beyond inanimate objects and himself, he begins to see beauty in other men.
How has Dorian been poisoned by the book?
Dorian has become a crazed, senile, and paranoid due to the book.
Lord Henry gave him the book. How is Lord Henry's character demonized?
Lord Henry has become the puppet master of Dorian's life even when he’s not around; he continues to pull the strings.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Othello Act V Scene 2
Act V Scene ii
Desdemona’s bedroom.
Desdemona is asleep in bed. Othello enters the bedroom with a candle in his hand.
Othello: I have to kill her no matter what, or else she’ll be repeating her sinful deeds. But I won’t mess with her beauty by shedding blood. When I put out the light of this candle, that is when I put out the light from her heart. While she remains asleep, I should kiss her one more time.(he kisses her) The sweet smell of her persuades me not to let her die. But my intention is to strangle her to death, and nothing, not even her beauty should stray my mind from killing her.
Desdemona wakes up with the last kiss that Othello gives her.
Desdemona: Is that you darling?
Othello: (trying to hide his rage)Yes, Desdemona.
Desdemona: (sweetly)It’s pretty late in the night, aren’t you coming to bed honey?
Othello: (with subtle voice)Desdemona, have you said your payers tonight?
Desdemona: Yes I have, as usual Othello, you know that.
Othello: Very well, than you should know what sin you’ve committed, you might as well confessed that to God,(rages his voice)before your DEATH!
Desdemona’s countenance shows signs of horror. She grabs onto her quilt as if looking for support.
Desdemona: What are you talking about? You make no sense to me at all. You are speaking of death, my death?
Othello: (still with the rage)Yes Desdemona, yes you got that right.
Desdemona looks perplexed.
Desdemona: What sin have I committed, besides loving you Othello?
Othello: You know what Desdemona, you can’t try to cover your ugly side under your flawless skin.(shifts his head away from her to the floor, then looks back into her face)You may look innocent, but who knew, who knew you weren’t. Desdemona I have fallen for you, your beauty, and sweet talks. You just had to ruin it.
Desdemona: I still don’t understand. What confession?! What sin?!
Othello: (his voice sounds cold)SILENCE! How dare you raise your voice in front of me like that when you have no right whatever so for doing such a filthy thing.
Desdemona: Othello, my love, can you please get to the point, because I didn’t commit anything wrong to you(tears in her eyes, voice fraying away)...ever.
Othello: I’m not going to take your fake tears and show mercy on you. Okay, so if you’re not confessing, than you leave me no other choice. You have given Cassio the handkerchief that I have given you. The very handkerchief that I loved and given it to you. How can you give something that represented our love to someone else.
Desdemona: This is bogus...it’s all a lie. No it’s not true. How can you not trust me. Fine, then bring Cassio, for he shall give you the proof.
Othello: Don’t lie on your own deathbed, Desdemona. You cheated on me, and that’s the reality.
Desdemona: (her hands folded before him)Please have mercy, Othello. I have never loved Cassio more than just a loyal friend. He’s only a good friend, just like he is to you. Nothing more.
Othello: Don’t lie. I saw the handkerchief in his hands.
Desdemona: He must’ve found it somewhere, because I didn’t give it to him. Why don’t you just call him over here and he’ll tell you.
Othello: I already know the filthy truth...you slept with him. You slept with him, and that is why I murder you tonight.
Desdemona: He couldn’t have tell you that, has he?
Othello: No need for him to say it. Iago, my trusted buddy told me.(he puts a smirk on his face) He has prepared the end of Cassio’s life.
Desdemona: You don’t mean to say...Cassio’s dead!
Othello: I would kill as many Cassio’s if I have to.
Desdemona: No!(starts weeping) He’s innocent, and so am I.
Othello: And you say that you have no love for him, please, look at you crying for him, and how dare you lie you whore.
Desdemona: Don’t kill me. “Just let me live for tonight!”
Othello: Shut the hole. (Othello wrestles to put her down)
Desdemona: Let me say one prayer, I beg you!
Othello: I’ve given you the chance before, it’s too late now. (he smothers her with a pillow)
Offstage
Emilia calls out for Othello.
Emilia: General Othello! Oh general!
Onstage
Othello: Are you not dead yet. Even though I want you to be killed, I don’t want you suffering for too long.
Offstage
Emilia: General Othello! Can’t you hear me? General Othello!
Onstage
Othello: Who’s there? Is that you Emilia? I’m coming, give me a sec.(to himself)Yes she’s probably come with the news.(looks at Desdemona)She’s dead. Should I let her come in? What if she wants to talk to Desdemona. What should I do?
Offstage
Emilia: Please general, it’s important!
Onstage
Othello: Coming.(he covers Desdemona with the quilt, walks to the door and opens it)
Emilia enters.
Othello: (feeling disturbed)What is the matter?
Emilia: Murders general, murders!
Othello: Say what?
Emilia: Yes sir. Cassio killed Roderigo, a New Yorker.
Othello: (impatient)Is Cassio dead?
Emilia: No general.
Othello: (takes his two hands and puts it over his head, feeling anger)This has gone all wrong, no.
Desdemona: I’ve been accused wrongly.
Emilia uncovers Desdemona . Othello is tensed.
Emilia: madam, what did you say?
Desdemona: I’m dying.
Emilia: Who has done this to you madam?
Desdemona: No one Emilia, no one. I took my own life. Tell Othello I love him.
Desdemona takes her last breath. She dies.
Othello: How did she get killed?
Emilia: Oh God, who knows. Who could’ve done this?
Othello: I didn’t kill her, you heard what she said, didn’t you?
Emilia: I must go and tell about the incident.(Emilia walks with such haste)
Othello: Wait! It was me, I killed Desdemona.(Emilia halts, and turns back)
Emilia: You are so evil.
Othello: She was being unfaithful to me.
Emilia: You killed her for no good reason, you should regret it, because she was guiltless. She was so devoted to you.
Othello: Cassio slept with Desdemona. Now if you don’t trust my words, then go and ask your husband. He told me everything.
Emilia: (shocked) Iago said she was being unfaithful?
Othello: Yes, and if this was not true I would’ve never done this.
Emilia: My husband told you this?
Othello: Yes! Don’t you get it? It’s your husband who said it. The honest friend of mine.
Emilia: You have been given bogus information. My husband, Iago has mocked your love.
Othello takes out his gun.
Othello: Hmm. You have no where to escape.
Emilia: Go ahead kill me all you want, because by doing this won’t take you to heaven. You’ve killed my madam, the innocent one. That’s dreadful enough!
Othello: Will you shut your mouth?
Emilia: Help someone, there has been a murder, madam has been murdered! HELP!
Montano, Gratiano, and Iago barge into the chamber with the sound of Emilia’s cry.
Montano: What’s the matter, general?
Gratiano: What’s up with the noise?
Emilia: So Iago, have you played your noxious game. Think you’re very slick. Did you tell the general that madam has slept with Cassio.? If that’s true then you’ve lied to him.
Iago: Yes I have, indeed. Now keep quiet.
Emilia: No I’ll speak for my madam, because she here lays on her bed dead.
Gratiano, Montano: Oh no!!
Emilia: Iago, your lies have resulted to this murder.
Gratiano: This is astounding. How can this happen?
Montano: This is horrendous!
Emilia: You are no good. You evil thing. You’re a devil. You’ve ruined a peaceful relationship.
Iago: (to Emilia)Go home woman. NOW!
Emilia: I won’t.
Othello: Oh no.
Emilia: I told you. But no you wouldn’t listen. Went on and believed the wrong person.
Gratiano: Poor Desdemona. It’s good that my brother hasn’t lived to see this. Your father died of grief, because of your marriage. He would’ve been more hurt to see you like this.
Othello: Iago told me that she had slept with Cassio several times. Cassio had the handkerchief that I have given Desdemona, which she gave to him. Doesn’t that tell you that she loved him.
Emilia: Oh my God!
Iago: Shut up, and go home, if you know better.
Emilia: No!
Iago takes out his gun and points it to Emilia.
Gratiano: How do you point that gun to her?
Emilia bursts out.
Emilia: You freak, you idiot Moor. I found the handkerchief and handed it to my husband, for which he has told me steal it.
Iago: You slut!
Emilia: I found it and gave it to Iago.
Iago: She’s lying.
Emilia: No I’m not. It’s true. He fooled you, you Moor, you piece of shit.
Othello: What have I done. Go to hell you piece of crap. You made me kill my Desdemona.
Othello dashed at Iago. Iago shoots Emilia.
Gratiano: She’s been shot.
Emilia: Run all you want. You can escape these men, but you can’t escape from God, you’ll end up being in hell.
Gratiano: Iago left, Emilia’s going to die.
Montano: (to Gratiano)I’ll go after Iago, you take the gun from the general.
Gratiano, and Montano exit.
Emilia: (singing Desdemona’s song)“Willow, willow, willow.”- She never was unfaithful you foolish Moor.
Emilia dies.
Offstage
Gratiano: You have got to be killed, Othello. You have committed a grave sin.
Onstage
Othello: (he draws out a gun from inside his robes)Look at this, this is the greatest gun I’ve ever got. One shot of it, and you’re dead. (he talks to himself)Othello, you are so cruel. You are a fool. You have fallen for a lie. A lie that has caused me to kill my only love. Put me to hell God. I’ve done a grave sin. Oh my Desdemona, how could I.
Lodovico and Montano enter, followed by Cassio on a stretcher, and officers holding onto Iago with cuffs.
Lodovico: Where’s that general.
Othello: Looking for Othello? That’s me right here.
Lodovico: Where’s the villain, bring him here.
Iago moves forward. Othello attempts to shoot at him. He gets disarmed.
Lodovico: Take his gun away. Did you plan Cassio’s death with Iago?
Othello: Yes.
Cassio: Othello, my general, my friend, what have I done for you to have such hatred on me.
Othello: Forgive me my man, it was Iago who tricked me.
Lodovico: General, I think you don’t understand this situation very well. Here are two letters that tell about everything. They are from Roderigo. Here, read it for yourself.
Othello reads.
Othello: Oh no this is terrible. Roderigo has also been under his spell. Iago wanted his wealth. This is all awful. He made me have disgust on Cassio, and have me killed Desdemona. All of this for himself.
Cassio: Devil.
Lodovico: Othello, your power and command will be handed over to Cassio here, in Florida. Iago will be prisoner, he deserves torture, and with every torture he should regret that he has ever done this. Othello, you’ll also be arrested under charges of murder, in the meantime your case will be handed over to the New York court.(he orders)Arrest him.
Othello: Wait. I need to say a few words. (referring to Desdemona) I kissed you before I killed you. Now, I’m killing myself, and dying while I kiss you again. (he shoots himself)
Othello kisses Desdemona’s cold dead lips for once more and he dies.
Gratiano: This is sick.
Cassio: What can we say? Who knew he had a gun hidden there. He was a noble man, therefore he did this. I would know so, I’ve been his friend for a long time.
Lodovico: (to Iago)Look at this bloody scene. You are the reason they are all dead. Gratiano, you take the property of Othello, it is rightfully yours. Cassio, punish Iago. I’ll go and inform to New York about this tremendous tragedy.
They all exit.
Desdemona’s bedroom.
Desdemona is asleep in bed. Othello enters the bedroom with a candle in his hand.
Othello: I have to kill her no matter what, or else she’ll be repeating her sinful deeds. But I won’t mess with her beauty by shedding blood. When I put out the light of this candle, that is when I put out the light from her heart. While she remains asleep, I should kiss her one more time.(he kisses her) The sweet smell of her persuades me not to let her die. But my intention is to strangle her to death, and nothing, not even her beauty should stray my mind from killing her.
Desdemona wakes up with the last kiss that Othello gives her.
Desdemona: Is that you darling?
Othello: (trying to hide his rage)Yes, Desdemona.
Desdemona: (sweetly)It’s pretty late in the night, aren’t you coming to bed honey?
Othello: (with subtle voice)Desdemona, have you said your payers tonight?
Desdemona: Yes I have, as usual Othello, you know that.
Othello: Very well, than you should know what sin you’ve committed, you might as well confessed that to God,(rages his voice)before your DEATH!
Desdemona’s countenance shows signs of horror. She grabs onto her quilt as if looking for support.
Desdemona: What are you talking about? You make no sense to me at all. You are speaking of death, my death?
Othello: (still with the rage)Yes Desdemona, yes you got that right.
Desdemona looks perplexed.
Desdemona: What sin have I committed, besides loving you Othello?
Othello: You know what Desdemona, you can’t try to cover your ugly side under your flawless skin.(shifts his head away from her to the floor, then looks back into her face)You may look innocent, but who knew, who knew you weren’t. Desdemona I have fallen for you, your beauty, and sweet talks. You just had to ruin it.
Desdemona: I still don’t understand. What confession?! What sin?!
Othello: (his voice sounds cold)SILENCE! How dare you raise your voice in front of me like that when you have no right whatever so for doing such a filthy thing.
Desdemona: Othello, my love, can you please get to the point, because I didn’t commit anything wrong to you(tears in her eyes, voice fraying away)...ever.
Othello: I’m not going to take your fake tears and show mercy on you. Okay, so if you’re not confessing, than you leave me no other choice. You have given Cassio the handkerchief that I have given you. The very handkerchief that I loved and given it to you. How can you give something that represented our love to someone else.
Desdemona: This is bogus...it’s all a lie. No it’s not true. How can you not trust me. Fine, then bring Cassio, for he shall give you the proof.
Othello: Don’t lie on your own deathbed, Desdemona. You cheated on me, and that’s the reality.
Desdemona: (her hands folded before him)Please have mercy, Othello. I have never loved Cassio more than just a loyal friend. He’s only a good friend, just like he is to you. Nothing more.
Othello: Don’t lie. I saw the handkerchief in his hands.
Desdemona: He must’ve found it somewhere, because I didn’t give it to him. Why don’t you just call him over here and he’ll tell you.
Othello: I already know the filthy truth...you slept with him. You slept with him, and that is why I murder you tonight.
Desdemona: He couldn’t have tell you that, has he?
Othello: No need for him to say it. Iago, my trusted buddy told me.(he puts a smirk on his face) He has prepared the end of Cassio’s life.
Desdemona: You don’t mean to say...Cassio’s dead!
Othello: I would kill as many Cassio’s if I have to.
Desdemona: No!(starts weeping) He’s innocent, and so am I.
Othello: And you say that you have no love for him, please, look at you crying for him, and how dare you lie you whore.
Desdemona: Don’t kill me. “Just let me live for tonight!”
Othello: Shut the hole. (Othello wrestles to put her down)
Desdemona: Let me say one prayer, I beg you!
Othello: I’ve given you the chance before, it’s too late now. (he smothers her with a pillow)
Offstage
Emilia calls out for Othello.
Emilia: General Othello! Oh general!
Onstage
Othello: Are you not dead yet. Even though I want you to be killed, I don’t want you suffering for too long.
Offstage
Emilia: General Othello! Can’t you hear me? General Othello!
Onstage
Othello: Who’s there? Is that you Emilia? I’m coming, give me a sec.(to himself)Yes she’s probably come with the news.(looks at Desdemona)She’s dead. Should I let her come in? What if she wants to talk to Desdemona. What should I do?
Offstage
Emilia: Please general, it’s important!
Onstage
Othello: Coming.(he covers Desdemona with the quilt, walks to the door and opens it)
Emilia enters.
Othello: (feeling disturbed)What is the matter?
Emilia: Murders general, murders!
Othello: Say what?
Emilia: Yes sir. Cassio killed Roderigo, a New Yorker.
Othello: (impatient)Is Cassio dead?
Emilia: No general.
Othello: (takes his two hands and puts it over his head, feeling anger)This has gone all wrong, no.
Desdemona: I’ve been accused wrongly.
Emilia uncovers Desdemona . Othello is tensed.
Emilia: madam, what did you say?
Desdemona: I’m dying.
Emilia: Who has done this to you madam?
Desdemona: No one Emilia, no one. I took my own life. Tell Othello I love him.
Desdemona takes her last breath. She dies.
Othello: How did she get killed?
Emilia: Oh God, who knows. Who could’ve done this?
Othello: I didn’t kill her, you heard what she said, didn’t you?
Emilia: I must go and tell about the incident.(Emilia walks with such haste)
Othello: Wait! It was me, I killed Desdemona.(Emilia halts, and turns back)
Emilia: You are so evil.
Othello: She was being unfaithful to me.
Emilia: You killed her for no good reason, you should regret it, because she was guiltless. She was so devoted to you.
Othello: Cassio slept with Desdemona. Now if you don’t trust my words, then go and ask your husband. He told me everything.
Emilia: (shocked) Iago said she was being unfaithful?
Othello: Yes, and if this was not true I would’ve never done this.
Emilia: My husband told you this?
Othello: Yes! Don’t you get it? It’s your husband who said it. The honest friend of mine.
Emilia: You have been given bogus information. My husband, Iago has mocked your love.
Othello takes out his gun.
Othello: Hmm. You have no where to escape.
Emilia: Go ahead kill me all you want, because by doing this won’t take you to heaven. You’ve killed my madam, the innocent one. That’s dreadful enough!
Othello: Will you shut your mouth?
Emilia: Help someone, there has been a murder, madam has been murdered! HELP!
Montano, Gratiano, and Iago barge into the chamber with the sound of Emilia’s cry.
Montano: What’s the matter, general?
Gratiano: What’s up with the noise?
Emilia: So Iago, have you played your noxious game. Think you’re very slick. Did you tell the general that madam has slept with Cassio.? If that’s true then you’ve lied to him.
Iago: Yes I have, indeed. Now keep quiet.
Emilia: No I’ll speak for my madam, because she here lays on her bed dead.
Gratiano, Montano: Oh no!!
Emilia: Iago, your lies have resulted to this murder.
Gratiano: This is astounding. How can this happen?
Montano: This is horrendous!
Emilia: You are no good. You evil thing. You’re a devil. You’ve ruined a peaceful relationship.
Iago: (to Emilia)Go home woman. NOW!
Emilia: I won’t.
Othello: Oh no.
Emilia: I told you. But no you wouldn’t listen. Went on and believed the wrong person.
Gratiano: Poor Desdemona. It’s good that my brother hasn’t lived to see this. Your father died of grief, because of your marriage. He would’ve been more hurt to see you like this.
Othello: Iago told me that she had slept with Cassio several times. Cassio had the handkerchief that I have given Desdemona, which she gave to him. Doesn’t that tell you that she loved him.
Emilia: Oh my God!
Iago: Shut up, and go home, if you know better.
Emilia: No!
Iago takes out his gun and points it to Emilia.
Gratiano: How do you point that gun to her?
Emilia bursts out.
Emilia: You freak, you idiot Moor. I found the handkerchief and handed it to my husband, for which he has told me steal it.
Iago: You slut!
Emilia: I found it and gave it to Iago.
Iago: She’s lying.
Emilia: No I’m not. It’s true. He fooled you, you Moor, you piece of shit.
Othello: What have I done. Go to hell you piece of crap. You made me kill my Desdemona.
Othello dashed at Iago. Iago shoots Emilia.
Gratiano: She’s been shot.
Emilia: Run all you want. You can escape these men, but you can’t escape from God, you’ll end up being in hell.
Gratiano: Iago left, Emilia’s going to die.
Montano: (to Gratiano)I’ll go after Iago, you take the gun from the general.
Gratiano, and Montano exit.
Emilia: (singing Desdemona’s song)“Willow, willow, willow.”- She never was unfaithful you foolish Moor.
Emilia dies.
Offstage
Gratiano: You have got to be killed, Othello. You have committed a grave sin.
Onstage
Othello: (he draws out a gun from inside his robes)Look at this, this is the greatest gun I’ve ever got. One shot of it, and you’re dead. (he talks to himself)Othello, you are so cruel. You are a fool. You have fallen for a lie. A lie that has caused me to kill my only love. Put me to hell God. I’ve done a grave sin. Oh my Desdemona, how could I.
Lodovico and Montano enter, followed by Cassio on a stretcher, and officers holding onto Iago with cuffs.
Lodovico: Where’s that general.
Othello: Looking for Othello? That’s me right here.
Lodovico: Where’s the villain, bring him here.
Iago moves forward. Othello attempts to shoot at him. He gets disarmed.
Lodovico: Take his gun away. Did you plan Cassio’s death with Iago?
Othello: Yes.
Cassio: Othello, my general, my friend, what have I done for you to have such hatred on me.
Othello: Forgive me my man, it was Iago who tricked me.
Lodovico: General, I think you don’t understand this situation very well. Here are two letters that tell about everything. They are from Roderigo. Here, read it for yourself.
Othello reads.
Othello: Oh no this is terrible. Roderigo has also been under his spell. Iago wanted his wealth. This is all awful. He made me have disgust on Cassio, and have me killed Desdemona. All of this for himself.
Cassio: Devil.
Lodovico: Othello, your power and command will be handed over to Cassio here, in Florida. Iago will be prisoner, he deserves torture, and with every torture he should regret that he has ever done this. Othello, you’ll also be arrested under charges of murder, in the meantime your case will be handed over to the New York court.(he orders)Arrest him.
Othello: Wait. I need to say a few words. (referring to Desdemona) I kissed you before I killed you. Now, I’m killing myself, and dying while I kiss you again. (he shoots himself)
Othello kisses Desdemona’s cold dead lips for once more and he dies.
Gratiano: This is sick.
Cassio: What can we say? Who knew he had a gun hidden there. He was a noble man, therefore he did this. I would know so, I’ve been his friend for a long time.
Lodovico: (to Iago)Look at this bloody scene. You are the reason they are all dead. Gratiano, you take the property of Othello, it is rightfully yours. Cassio, punish Iago. I’ll go and inform to New York about this tremendous tragedy.
They all exit.
Othello Act V Scene 1
Othello
Act V Scene i
Out on the street of Florida.
Iago and Roderigo enter.
Iago: (whispers to Roderigo) Wait here, this is our only chance, don’t mess this up. Keep your finger on the trigger.
Roderigo: Don’t go too far, something’s up.
Iago: I’ll be right over here hiding.
Iago moves aside.
Roderigo: You sure this is the only way, there’s no turning back? Once I pull this trigger he’s done.(pulls out his gun)
Iago: (to himself)My work here is done, it’s sure a win for me. If he kills Cassio I win, if Cassio kills Roderigo I win, if I kill Cassio then I win, if they kill each other I win(laughs, in silence)Oh I am so good. Here he comes.
Cassio enters.
Roderigo: I hear him, here he comes.(he shoots Cassio)
Cassio: (to Roderigo he points at the bulletproof vest)You should invest in a vest.(Cassio shoots Roderigo)
Roderigo: I’m hit, I’m hit.
Iago shoots Cassio in the leg from behind, then he exits.
Cassio: (in pain)My leg, I can’t feel my leg.
Othello enters.
Othello: (to himself)That’s Cassio, Iago must have got it done.
Roderigo: I’m a murderer.
Othello: Yup, you sure are.
From aside.
Cassio: Help me! Call the ambulance.
From aside.
Othello: (talking to himself )That’s the bold Iago. He even killed one to help a friend. I should learn something form you my man.(as if talking to Desdemona)You whore, I don’t have anything to do with you anymore. Your lover’s gone, and now it’s your turn die.
Othello exists. Lodovico and Gratiano enter.
Cassio: Help! Is anybody there?
From aside.
Gratiano: Something’s going on. That man sounds hurt.
From aside.
Cassio: Help!
From aside.
Lodovico: Do you hear that Gratiano?
From aside.
Roderigo: I’m such a murderer.
From aside.
Lodovico: Something is fishy, Gratiano. Do you hear that? Some guys are shouting out there in the dark. It’s better off if we don’t go there till we get some more men.
From aside.
Roderigo: If no one comes by now, I’m dead.(he looks at his shedding blood skeptically)Ah...look at all this blood.
Iago enters with a flashlight in his hand, and the beam of light hits into Gratiano’s face.
Gratiano: (with a hand over his face)Lower your flashlight man.
Iago approaches to where Gratiano and Lodovico are.
Iago: Who’s there? Who’s shouting like that?
Lodovico: How the heck are we supposed to know?
Iago: (to Gratiano and Lodovico) Didn’t you hear someone shouting?
From aside.
Cassio: I’m over here! Please help me.
Iago: What’s wrong?
Gratiano: (to Lodovico)That’s Othello’s lookout.
Lodovico: If he’s the general’s lookout, then he’s a good man.
Iago: (to Cassio)Who’s there yelling?
Cassio: (noticing Iago by his silhouette and his voice; relieved to see him)Is that you Iago? I’ve been shot. Please help.
Iago: (approaches to Cassio)Who did this to you?
Cassio: I think one of them is right over there. He’s also injured.
Iago: (calling out for Gratiano and Lodovico)Can you come and help?
From aside.
Roderigo: Someone help me! I’m losing a lot of blood. Help!
From aside.
Cassio: Hey, that’s one of the man who injured me.
Iago: (looks at Roderigo with great disgust)You killer!
Roderigo: (confused by his look)Damn Iago! What the hell is wrong with you all of a sudden?
Iago: (fakes it; goes to Roderigo)You’re a murderer Roderigo! What a shame.(he stabs Roderigo with a pocketknife; he hears footsteps)Who’s there? Another murderer?
Lodovico: Why don’t you look for yourself who I am.
Iago: Oh sorry, it’s you Lodovico.
Lodovico: You got that right.
Iago: Cassio is severely hurt.
Iago and Lodovico both go to Cassio.
Iago: (showing concern)How are you doing man?
Cassio: Not too good, they shot me.
Iago: Someone get the lights damn it! In the meantime, I’ll try to stop the bleeding with my shirt.
Bianca enters.
Bianca: What’s up with all this chaos.
Iago: Who’s that?
Bianca: (puts her hand over her mouth with the shock to see Cassio in his state)Cassio! Oh my God! Cassio!
Iago: (to Bianca)Shut up, you whore(to Cassio)Do you know who shot you?
Cassio: No.
Gratiano joins them.
Gratiano: Bloody hell. What happened? Cassio, I’ve been looking for you everywhere.
Iago: Somebody call an ambulance.
Bianca: Hurry, he’s hurt.
Iago: Bianca has something to do with this. That slut! I knew she had something to do with this. Cassio be careful, here let me lend you a hand.(he sees Roderigo coming; to Gratiano)Do you recognize him? It’s Roderigo.
Gratiano: Yes I do, he’s from New York, right?
Iago: Yeah that’s right. That’s him.
Roderigo all of a sudden drops dead on the floor. An ambulance comes.
Iago: Finally it has come.(to Bianca)Why don’t you just go home.(to Cassio)Why did Roderigo shoot you?
Cassio: (being put on the stretcher)I don’t even know him.
Both Cassio and Roderigo are taken away. Emilia enters.
Iago: (to Bianca) You don’t look too good. You slut! Something tells me that you have got to do with all of this.
Emilia: What’s the matter Iago?
Iago: Roderigo and some other men who escaped have injured Cassio. Cassio’s been taken to the hospital... nearly dieing. As for Roderigo he’s already dead.
Emilia: Oh no poor Cassio. He was a fine man, Cassio.
Iago: Emilia go to Cassio when he’s in a better condition and ask him where he has been at dinner.(to Bianca)Does that make you nervous, huh, Bianca?
Bianca: Cassio was at my house eating dinner with me. And tell me why would I be nervous?
Iago: Oh really is that so.(to Bianca)You need to come with me.
Emilia: You b****!
Bianca: If I’m a bitch what does that make you?
Emilia: F*** you!
Iago: (to the others)Let’s go and see how Cassio is doing. Emilia go tell Othello and Desdemona what happened. (to Bianca)And you missy, come with us and in the meantime you can tell us another fabricated story.
They all exit.
Act V Scene i
Out on the street of Florida.
Iago and Roderigo enter.
Iago: (whispers to Roderigo) Wait here, this is our only chance, don’t mess this up. Keep your finger on the trigger.
Roderigo: Don’t go too far, something’s up.
Iago: I’ll be right over here hiding.
Iago moves aside.
Roderigo: You sure this is the only way, there’s no turning back? Once I pull this trigger he’s done.(pulls out his gun)
Iago: (to himself)My work here is done, it’s sure a win for me. If he kills Cassio I win, if Cassio kills Roderigo I win, if I kill Cassio then I win, if they kill each other I win(laughs, in silence)Oh I am so good. Here he comes.
Cassio enters.
Roderigo: I hear him, here he comes.(he shoots Cassio)
Cassio: (to Roderigo he points at the bulletproof vest)You should invest in a vest.(Cassio shoots Roderigo)
Roderigo: I’m hit, I’m hit.
Iago shoots Cassio in the leg from behind, then he exits.
Cassio: (in pain)My leg, I can’t feel my leg.
Othello enters.
Othello: (to himself)That’s Cassio, Iago must have got it done.
Roderigo: I’m a murderer.
Othello: Yup, you sure are.
From aside.
Cassio: Help me! Call the ambulance.
From aside.
Othello: (talking to himself )That’s the bold Iago. He even killed one to help a friend. I should learn something form you my man.(as if talking to Desdemona)You whore, I don’t have anything to do with you anymore. Your lover’s gone, and now it’s your turn die.
Othello exists. Lodovico and Gratiano enter.
Cassio: Help! Is anybody there?
From aside.
Gratiano: Something’s going on. That man sounds hurt.
From aside.
Cassio: Help!
From aside.
Lodovico: Do you hear that Gratiano?
From aside.
Roderigo: I’m such a murderer.
From aside.
Lodovico: Something is fishy, Gratiano. Do you hear that? Some guys are shouting out there in the dark. It’s better off if we don’t go there till we get some more men.
From aside.
Roderigo: If no one comes by now, I’m dead.(he looks at his shedding blood skeptically)Ah...look at all this blood.
Iago enters with a flashlight in his hand, and the beam of light hits into Gratiano’s face.
Gratiano: (with a hand over his face)Lower your flashlight man.
Iago approaches to where Gratiano and Lodovico are.
Iago: Who’s there? Who’s shouting like that?
Lodovico: How the heck are we supposed to know?
Iago: (to Gratiano and Lodovico) Didn’t you hear someone shouting?
From aside.
Cassio: I’m over here! Please help me.
Iago: What’s wrong?
Gratiano: (to Lodovico)That’s Othello’s lookout.
Lodovico: If he’s the general’s lookout, then he’s a good man.
Iago: (to Cassio)Who’s there yelling?
Cassio: (noticing Iago by his silhouette and his voice; relieved to see him)Is that you Iago? I’ve been shot. Please help.
Iago: (approaches to Cassio)Who did this to you?
Cassio: I think one of them is right over there. He’s also injured.
Iago: (calling out for Gratiano and Lodovico)Can you come and help?
From aside.
Roderigo: Someone help me! I’m losing a lot of blood. Help!
From aside.
Cassio: Hey, that’s one of the man who injured me.
Iago: (looks at Roderigo with great disgust)You killer!
Roderigo: (confused by his look)Damn Iago! What the hell is wrong with you all of a sudden?
Iago: (fakes it; goes to Roderigo)You’re a murderer Roderigo! What a shame.(he stabs Roderigo with a pocketknife; he hears footsteps)Who’s there? Another murderer?
Lodovico: Why don’t you look for yourself who I am.
Iago: Oh sorry, it’s you Lodovico.
Lodovico: You got that right.
Iago: Cassio is severely hurt.
Iago and Lodovico both go to Cassio.
Iago: (showing concern)How are you doing man?
Cassio: Not too good, they shot me.
Iago: Someone get the lights damn it! In the meantime, I’ll try to stop the bleeding with my shirt.
Bianca enters.
Bianca: What’s up with all this chaos.
Iago: Who’s that?
Bianca: (puts her hand over her mouth with the shock to see Cassio in his state)Cassio! Oh my God! Cassio!
Iago: (to Bianca)Shut up, you whore(to Cassio)Do you know who shot you?
Cassio: No.
Gratiano joins them.
Gratiano: Bloody hell. What happened? Cassio, I’ve been looking for you everywhere.
Iago: Somebody call an ambulance.
Bianca: Hurry, he’s hurt.
Iago: Bianca has something to do with this. That slut! I knew she had something to do with this. Cassio be careful, here let me lend you a hand.(he sees Roderigo coming; to Gratiano)Do you recognize him? It’s Roderigo.
Gratiano: Yes I do, he’s from New York, right?
Iago: Yeah that’s right. That’s him.
Roderigo all of a sudden drops dead on the floor. An ambulance comes.
Iago: Finally it has come.(to Bianca)Why don’t you just go home.(to Cassio)Why did Roderigo shoot you?
Cassio: (being put on the stretcher)I don’t even know him.
Both Cassio and Roderigo are taken away. Emilia enters.
Iago: (to Bianca) You don’t look too good. You slut! Something tells me that you have got to do with all of this.
Emilia: What’s the matter Iago?
Iago: Roderigo and some other men who escaped have injured Cassio. Cassio’s been taken to the hospital... nearly dieing. As for Roderigo he’s already dead.
Emilia: Oh no poor Cassio. He was a fine man, Cassio.
Iago: Emilia go to Cassio when he’s in a better condition and ask him where he has been at dinner.(to Bianca)Does that make you nervous, huh, Bianca?
Bianca: Cassio was at my house eating dinner with me. And tell me why would I be nervous?
Iago: Oh really is that so.(to Bianca)You need to come with me.
Emilia: You b****!
Bianca: If I’m a bitch what does that make you?
Emilia: F*** you!
Iago: (to the others)Let’s go and see how Cassio is doing. Emilia go tell Othello and Desdemona what happened. (to Bianca)And you missy, come with us and in the meantime you can tell us another fabricated story.
They all exit.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Othello Cast
Gerard Butler
Gerard Butler as Gratiano is another interesting choice; Gratiano is a kinsman of Desdemona’s father. We chose he because his physical powerfulness seemed liked it would fit him to be a kinsman.
Othello Cast
Al Pacino
Al Pacino as Montano was a no-brainer; Montano is the Governor of Cyprus. Pacino is the final piece of this play and he really holds the cast together with his experience.
Othello Cast
Jessica Alba
Jessica Alba as Bianca was a tough decision. Bianca is a courtesan in the play and she becomes very close with Cassio. Alba is a considerably new actress who has not had many roles but this role could possibly skyrocket an already bright career.
Othello Cast
Megan Fox
Megan Fox as Emilia was an easy choice; Emilia is the wife of Iago she is and attendant of Desdemona she is a very cynical character. Fox is one of those up and coming actresses who are fit to play many roles and one of those roles is Emilia.
Othello Cast
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise as Lodovico was an interesting choice; Lodovico was a messenger that only appears in ACT IV he is the perennial “bearer of bad news”. We chose Cruise because he is not only a strong lead character he also plays a very good supporting actor.
Othello Cast
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston was chosen to play the role of Desdemona the Venetian bride of Othello. Not only did the physical features of Aniston fit the character of Desdemona but also her will and determination. Desdemona remains loyal to Othello throughout the play although portrayed differently by Iago.
Othello Cast
Omar Epps
Omar Epps was a perfect fit to play the strong willed Othello. Epps who is a strong actor alone does not posses the physical power that a past Othello might have possessed but the quick witted Epps has transcended the character.
Othello Cast
Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves was the perfect actor to play Michael Cassio; his look really defines Cassio’s character in the play. Cassio is Othello’s lieutenant he is young and loyal to Othello. He is a perfect fit to be used by Iago to play Othello into thinking his friendship with Desdemona is more than it really is.
Othello Cast
Johnny Depp
We chose Johnny Depp as the actor to play Roderigo because he is a multi-talented actor who can play many roles. Depp is the kind of actor that will do anything to get into character. In the play Roderigo is jealous of Othello because he has Desdemona’s love and he is desperate to win her.
Othello Cast
James Franco
I chose James Franco to play Iago in the remake of the play Othello because he is a strong character. As shown in his past on screen roles he plays the sly, conniving villain very well. He is a multitalented actor who can portray many personas. The persona of Iago in the play is the sneaky backstabbing villain.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Act V Questions
Act V:
Who are the characters?
The characters in Act V are Othello, Desdemona, Iago, Cassio, Roderigo, Lodovico, Gratiano, Emilia, Bianca, and Montano.
What is the setting? (Time and Place)
The setting of this scene is a courtyard in Cypress and Desdemona’s bed chamber.
List the many conflicts that exist in this Act.
One of the conflicts in this act is Roderigo and Cassio’s conflict, Iago sets up a plan to have Roderigo kill Cassio, and another conflict in this act is Othello and Desdemona.
What do you think is an appropriate theme for this Act?
An appropriate theme for this act would be a Lover’s Scandal.
What evil plan does Iago concoct?
He plans to have Roderigo kill Cassio in the courtyard, hoping they will both kill each other.
Why does Othello stand at the foot of the bed where Desdemona is
sleeping?
He is having feelings of love and regret for what he is about to do.
What do you think is going through his mind?
He must have a lot going on in his mind regret, second thoughts and love for his wife.
How does Othello murder Desdemona?
Othello smothers Desdemona with a pillow in her bed.
Why does Desdemona remain loyal to her husband with her dying breadth?
She remains loyal to her husband because she truly loves him.
Othello calls Desdemona a whore rather than an adulterer. Why such a degrading name?
He uses this name because Cassio is one of his best friends and he thinks she slept with him.
What are Othello’s last words?
"I kiss'd thee ere I kill'd thee. No way but this/Killing myself, to die upon a kiss."
Why does he kill himself?
He kills himself because he realizes that Desdemona was innocent and he realizes the mistake he made.
Who also dies in the end and how?
Emilia and Cassio also die in the end, both by the hand of Iago, because Iago doesn’t want word to get out about his plan to take Cassio’s spot in the ranking.
Who ironically does not die and why?
Iago does not die ironically because Othello does not fatally wound him before he is disarmed.
Who are the characters?
The characters in Act V are Othello, Desdemona, Iago, Cassio, Roderigo, Lodovico, Gratiano, Emilia, Bianca, and Montano.
What is the setting? (Time and Place)
The setting of this scene is a courtyard in Cypress and Desdemona’s bed chamber.
List the many conflicts that exist in this Act.
One of the conflicts in this act is Roderigo and Cassio’s conflict, Iago sets up a plan to have Roderigo kill Cassio, and another conflict in this act is Othello and Desdemona.
What do you think is an appropriate theme for this Act?
An appropriate theme for this act would be a Lover’s Scandal.
What evil plan does Iago concoct?
He plans to have Roderigo kill Cassio in the courtyard, hoping they will both kill each other.
Why does Othello stand at the foot of the bed where Desdemona is
sleeping?
He is having feelings of love and regret for what he is about to do.
What do you think is going through his mind?
He must have a lot going on in his mind regret, second thoughts and love for his wife.
How does Othello murder Desdemona?
Othello smothers Desdemona with a pillow in her bed.
Why does Desdemona remain loyal to her husband with her dying breadth?
She remains loyal to her husband because she truly loves him.
Othello calls Desdemona a whore rather than an adulterer. Why such a degrading name?
He uses this name because Cassio is one of his best friends and he thinks she slept with him.
What are Othello’s last words?
"I kiss'd thee ere I kill'd thee. No way but this/Killing myself, to die upon a kiss."
Why does he kill himself?
He kills himself because he realizes that Desdemona was innocent and he realizes the mistake he made.
Who also dies in the end and how?
Emilia and Cassio also die in the end, both by the hand of Iago, because Iago doesn’t want word to get out about his plan to take Cassio’s spot in the ranking.
Who ironically does not die and why?
Iago does not die ironically because Othello does not fatally wound him before he is disarmed.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
25 Word Short Story
Game Time
It was the fourth quarter and the reigning city champs, Brooklyn Warriors were all ready to abdicate their title. The team was tired and they did not want to fight on. They seamed to have lost their fight and that infuriated the coach and the seniors. Senior middle linebacker and defensive captain gave his defense a belligerent speech being careful not to belittle their efforts. The opposing team who were 10 point favorites in the game were playing so jovial, and even seemed a little pretentious on the field. Seeing their opponents celebrate on the side lines manifested the malicious and merciless play that was coming from the little team from Brooklyn. As the defense got into position on the field the play seemed to slow down. All of the sudden in stead of ten yard gains for the other team it was five yard losses. The Warriors play had become bestial and they were yearning to get back on defense, see although their offense had become inadequate they knew if they could just play good fundamental offense by not turning the ball over they could still win. The defense was playing with no clemency they were making tackles and not giving up any extra yardage. The Warriors were trying to hinder the defamation of their reputation, and if it is the last thing they did they were going to enfeeble the mind state of their opponents. The Warriors had to implicate just how must they loathed their opponents. With one minute left in the game the freshman strong safety just a neophyte, although a veteran in his own right made a very big interception, which gave the Warriors the ball down by five at the 30 yard line. It was now requisite that the Warriors score or lose the game. The coach pulled his quarter back to the side and with a fiery stare he gave him the play. The offense got in position and the quarterback began to decipher the opposing defense, reading the defense he changes the play to a run, he calls the play and the half back runs for no gain. As the quarterback walked to the sideline you could hear the coach condemn him from the stands. With the clock continuing to run and no time outs left the warriors had to act with haste. It was vital that the Warriors score on the next play. The next play of the game would define the senior quarterback’s career. The ball was snapped and the quarter back dropped back, had time he looked left and nobody was open, the pocket was begging to close on him steps up and has time looks right and sees his tight end running toward the corner, he fires into the end zone as he is hit from the blind side, the ball is up and the tight end came down with it. The crowd roars and the team begins to celebrate with vivacity in the middle of the field.
It was the fourth quarter and the reigning city champs, Brooklyn Warriors were all ready to abdicate their title. The team was tired and they did not want to fight on. They seamed to have lost their fight and that infuriated the coach and the seniors. Senior middle linebacker and defensive captain gave his defense a belligerent speech being careful not to belittle their efforts. The opposing team who were 10 point favorites in the game were playing so jovial, and even seemed a little pretentious on the field. Seeing their opponents celebrate on the side lines manifested the malicious and merciless play that was coming from the little team from Brooklyn. As the defense got into position on the field the play seemed to slow down. All of the sudden in stead of ten yard gains for the other team it was five yard losses. The Warriors play had become bestial and they were yearning to get back on defense, see although their offense had become inadequate they knew if they could just play good fundamental offense by not turning the ball over they could still win. The defense was playing with no clemency they were making tackles and not giving up any extra yardage. The Warriors were trying to hinder the defamation of their reputation, and if it is the last thing they did they were going to enfeeble the mind state of their opponents. The Warriors had to implicate just how must they loathed their opponents. With one minute left in the game the freshman strong safety just a neophyte, although a veteran in his own right made a very big interception, which gave the Warriors the ball down by five at the 30 yard line. It was now requisite that the Warriors score or lose the game. The coach pulled his quarter back to the side and with a fiery stare he gave him the play. The offense got in position and the quarterback began to decipher the opposing defense, reading the defense he changes the play to a run, he calls the play and the half back runs for no gain. As the quarterback walked to the sideline you could hear the coach condemn him from the stands. With the clock continuing to run and no time outs left the warriors had to act with haste. It was vital that the Warriors score on the next play. The next play of the game would define the senior quarterback’s career. The ball was snapped and the quarter back dropped back, had time he looked left and nobody was open, the pocket was begging to close on him steps up and has time looks right and sees his tight end running toward the corner, he fires into the end zone as he is hit from the blind side, the ball is up and the tight end came down with it. The crowd roars and the team begins to celebrate with vivacity in the middle of the field.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Opinion Essay
William Shakespeare's "sonnet 29" When in disgrace with fourtune and men's eyes" expresses the strongest commitment to a lover relationship. Shakespeare doesn't write your ordinary relationship poems as seen in this sonnet in particular. In "sonnet 29" Shakespears has the man in the relationship talking about his own short commings and then rejoycing when he realizes how lucky he is for the love he has for his woman.
I think this sonnet expresses the strongest commitment to a lover relationship because in a relationship it is easy to bring up your partners faults, but it takes true love to recognize your own faults. In line "4-7" the man talks about how he wishes he was as rich, smart, talented, and as good looking as other men, but never once brings up any of his partners flaws. In fact the only time he speaks about his partner is when he states how happy she makes him.
This is Shakespeare's ultimate lover relationship sonnet. The biggest part of the sonnet is the couplet or modern day puchline. From my experience the best way to win a woman's heart is with a strategically placed sincere compliment. Shakespeare does that by saying that he would not trade places with a King if it meant losing his love.
I think this sonnet expresses the strongest commitment to a lover relationship because in a relationship it is easy to bring up your partners faults, but it takes true love to recognize your own faults. In line "4-7" the man talks about how he wishes he was as rich, smart, talented, and as good looking as other men, but never once brings up any of his partners flaws. In fact the only time he speaks about his partner is when he states how happy she makes him.
This is Shakespeare's ultimate lover relationship sonnet. The biggest part of the sonnet is the couplet or modern day puchline. From my experience the best way to win a woman's heart is with a strategically placed sincere compliment. Shakespeare does that by saying that he would not trade places with a King if it meant losing his love.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Character Sketch
Character Sketch: take any of the sonnets and get an image from (online, magazine, personal pictures etc. please cite your sources i.e. url, name of magazine etc.) that you think represents one of a character in one of the poems and write a paragraph on why this image captures the character in your selected poem.
I chose to pick the womsn described in "Sonnet 130". The picture is of Jessica Alba and although many people think she is beautiful, a lot of people think she is still missing something. Today many people have differn't views of what makes a women beautiful, and in "Sonnet 130" the speaker describes all of the flaws of the women he loves, but the kicker is he still loves her. That is why I chose Jessica Alba because although she might not be perfect in every way, to me she is the most beautiful woman alive.
http://www.funnycoolstuff.com/images/jessica-alba-fhm.jpg
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
List 4
He had to be apprised of the death of an old friend.
They were frightened by his ardent, burning eyes.
Her assiduous attempts to learn French were unmatched in the class.
One has to conform in order to succeed in this company.
The priest had to consign unpleasant thoughts to oblivion.
The mortar was constituted of lime and sand.
The author contrived a clever plot.
He delineated the state of Texas on the map with a red pencil.
She replied with a desultory remark.
The rookie’s diligence was rewarded with game time.
His deeds embalmed in the hearts of his disciples.
He is an eminent lawyer in America.
This factory employs thousands of people.
The general exhorted the troops to hold the line.
He brought up facts that are extrinsic to the matter under discussion.
Our practice facility is sub par.
The hardest part of getting a new apartment is how to furnish it.
In the two minute drill the quarterback has to lead with haste.
When I am on the baseball field I feel innate.
The Coach gave the quarterback a precept from the sideline.
He was established as a profound thinker.
The economic recovery has given the country a new vigor.
Honesty is a virtue.
Americans are noted for their Vivacity.
They were frightened by his ardent, burning eyes.
Her assiduous attempts to learn French were unmatched in the class.
One has to conform in order to succeed in this company.
The priest had to consign unpleasant thoughts to oblivion.
The mortar was constituted of lime and sand.
The author contrived a clever plot.
He delineated the state of Texas on the map with a red pencil.
She replied with a desultory remark.
The rookie’s diligence was rewarded with game time.
His deeds embalmed in the hearts of his disciples.
He is an eminent lawyer in America.
This factory employs thousands of people.
The general exhorted the troops to hold the line.
He brought up facts that are extrinsic to the matter under discussion.
Our practice facility is sub par.
The hardest part of getting a new apartment is how to furnish it.
In the two minute drill the quarterback has to lead with haste.
When I am on the baseball field I feel innate.
The Coach gave the quarterback a precept from the sideline.
He was established as a profound thinker.
The economic recovery has given the country a new vigor.
Honesty is a virtue.
Americans are noted for their Vivacity.
List 2
Fighting was abhorrent to him.
The countries affluence was good for the economy.
The coaches had to asses our victory.
Brevity is the soul of wit.
His play at quarterback this season is commendable.
The coach had to condemn the offense after giving up 6 turnovers.
Not one person, on the team is culpable.
It took the quarterback all night to decipher the playbook.
The spicy Buffalo wings can only be described as fiery.
Not turning the ball over on offense is fundamental in winning games.
There is no humane way to kill rats and mice.
Listening to calm music is almost hypnotic.
The lackadaisical play of the defense infuriated the coach.
Training camp gives the team a chance to intermingle before the season.
The defense spoke with a malicious tone on the field to get into the heads of the opponents.
On the last play of the game the coach had to manifest his secret play.
We played a merciless game on defense.
Coach’s halftime speech was so poignant that we did not allow another yard in the second half.
The wide receivers in the NFL seem to be a little pretentious in the end zone.
The realm of dreams is incredible.
The National Anthem is a song full of patriotic sentiment.
The evidence in court was tangible.
The seniors are going to have a transcendent year in 2008.
It is vital that we arrive at the hospital soon.
A widower's yearning for his wife.
The countries affluence was good for the economy.
The coaches had to asses our victory.
Brevity is the soul of wit.
His play at quarterback this season is commendable.
The coach had to condemn the offense after giving up 6 turnovers.
Not one person, on the team is culpable.
It took the quarterback all night to decipher the playbook.
The spicy Buffalo wings can only be described as fiery.
Not turning the ball over on offense is fundamental in winning games.
There is no humane way to kill rats and mice.
Listening to calm music is almost hypnotic.
The lackadaisical play of the defense infuriated the coach.
Training camp gives the team a chance to intermingle before the season.
The defense spoke with a malicious tone on the field to get into the heads of the opponents.
On the last play of the game the coach had to manifest his secret play.
We played a merciless game on defense.
Coach’s halftime speech was so poignant that we did not allow another yard in the second half.
The wide receivers in the NFL seem to be a little pretentious in the end zone.
The realm of dreams is incredible.
The National Anthem is a song full of patriotic sentiment.
The evidence in court was tangible.
The seniors are going to have a transcendent year in 2008.
It is vital that we arrive at the hospital soon.
A widower's yearning for his wife.
First and Foremost
O the day begins just like all the rest (a)
Her beauty strikes me with the greatest force (b)
My focus in practice will be the test (a)
Her stares are both unaproving and coarse (b)
I still question if I will ever start (c)
My concentration will never be still (d)
If she had only knew she stole my heart (c)
The day I die is when I've had my fill (d)
I must accept I may never feel her (e)
She must understand the way that I feel (f)
Its her look and touch that makes my soul stir (e)
To obtain her heart I would rob and steal (f)
She is the key to my succes and heart (g)
Her love is only obtained when I start (g)
Her beauty strikes me with the greatest force (b)
My focus in practice will be the test (a)
Her stares are both unaproving and coarse (b)
I still question if I will ever start (c)
My concentration will never be still (d)
If she had only knew she stole my heart (c)
The day I die is when I've had my fill (d)
I must accept I may never feel her (e)
She must understand the way that I feel (f)
Its her look and touch that makes my soul stir (e)
To obtain her heart I would rob and steal (f)
She is the key to my succes and heart (g)
Her love is only obtained when I start (g)
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
List 5-10
List 5
• He gave an affirmative nod.
• The drugs will alleviate the pain.
• His salary is augmented by a small inheritance.
• He is a corpulent old man.
• The results of the two tests correlate to a high degree.
• She road a docile horse.
• The stove emanated a steady heat.
• The ferry stopped to embark passengers.
• He is the epitome of goodness.
• The hotel charged an exorbitant price.
• Humans are only fallible.
• It is imperative that we leave.
• The third world country was in a state of Indigence.
• The inevitable end of human life is death.
• She wrote an irate letter to the editor.
• The United States is trying to mediate (in the dispute) between these two countries.
• His nonchalant manner infuriated me.
• His friends ostracized him after his father's arrest.
• The insufficiency of the evidence precludes a conviction.
• The Queen gave a royal proclamation.
• The police took punitive action with the intoxicated teens.
• His wife left constant querulous reminders of things to be done.
• They reverted to the ways of their forefathers.
• She gave a spurious testimony before the court.
• Watching the rollercoaster gave her a vicarious thrill.
List 6
• The research center is affiliated with the university.
• She gave her astute analysis.
• The rejection of his proposal chagrined him deeply.
• You should not have countenanced his rudeness.
• A jury may consider a witness's demeanor on the stand in determining the witness's credibility.
• The solution evaded him.
• The witness gave an expeditious answer to an inquiry.
• I love to extol the beauty of Naples.
• The king fortified the castle against the attacking armies.
• The two men had a fraternal association in college.
• Attempting to force-feed the sick horse was futile.
• The ignorance of the old man was immutable.
• It was an impulsive action.
• The car alarm was an incessant noise.
• He was quite incoherent with rage.
• The grand jury indicted him for murder.
• His inexplicable absence worried all of us.
• The toy cars were juxtaposed.
• The president reacted to the latest crisis with listless resignation.
• He had a vague premonition of danger.
• He sent them a check to rectify his account.
• I had to reiterate my displeasure with the waiter.
• My mind is stagnating from too much TV.
• Lack of money vexes many.
• He had a voracious appetite.
List 7
• He was born into abject poverty.
• After a lot of persuasion, he finally acquiesced.
• The halfback was agile like a cheetah.
• The couple had to allot their own wedding cake.
• At half time the team commemorated their ex-player.
• The team went through a comprehensive practice the day before the game.
• Good eating habits are conducive to good health.
• He always treats his mother with deference.
• Some people feel rappers degrade women.
• The U.S. medical journal tries to disseminate information about preventive medicine.
• She divulged all of her secrets to the psychologist.
• Time before the half seemed to dwindle down slowly.
• She spoke with an eloquent manor.
• He spoke with enmity toward his father.
• Boots would look incongruous with an evening dress.
• He took part in a lucrative business venture after college.
• His son had a penchant for outdoor sports.
• Spring pervaded the air.
• The lawyer had plausible evidence against the defendant.
• He is a prolific scorer in the NFL.
• One day the record holder will have to relinquish his record to someone else.
• The game was played with a slight respite.
• In court the witnesses must be questioned in a subsequent manor.
• The boss’s assistant is such a sycophant.
• The child was tremulous at the haunted house.
List 8
• To assign Michelangelo to the 14th century is an anachronism.
• She has blatant disregard for human life.
• He's such a capricious boss I never know how he'll react.
• I think that sports analysts are clairvoyant.
• She gave a refreshingly concise lecture in the auditorium.
• I regard myself as a sneaker connoisseur.
• The siege of pneumonia debilitated her completely.
• The class deplored the death of their teacher.
• She went into a digression from her major in college.
• She is a diminutive child.
• His endearing innocence is what hooked her.
• She used bleach to eradicate a stain.
• He is an erudite professor.
• The hostage negotiators job is to extricate someone from a dangerous situation.
• In marriage she promised fidelity.
• He uses television to foster new ideas.
• The quarterback threw an inadvertent touchdown.
• After 9/11 New York City was in a state of pandemonium.
• The inventor had a plethora of new ideas.
• The street incident may portend a general uprising.
• The pre-teen college graduate was a precocious child.
• Quarterbacks in the NFL will always be scrutinized.
• On the playground the boys and girls had to be sequestered.
• She spurned his advances.
• The children’s rooms remain unkempt.
List 9
• She wears tight clothing to accentuate her features.
• He speaks with animosity toward his opponents.
• The couple is going to have their home appraised.
• Some people feel the cacophony produced by city traffic at midday is therapeutic
• The quarterback was cognizant of the blitzing linebackers.
• Dinner on thanksgiving is copious.
• I am dubious about the wisdom of this action.
• The defensive scheme was an enigma.
• It is the Coroners job to investigate the dead body.
• Her physical features are impeccable.
• I have a friend who always loquacious.
• The wide receiver was always ostentatious in the end zone.
• When I was doing this assignment I was too often perturbed.
• The seniors on the team have to set the precedent.
• The day before the game the practice is not so rigorous.
• His angry speech was tantamount to a declaration of war.
• If you are tentative on the field you will get hurt.
• The speedy safety seemed to be ubiquitous on the field.
• His insult, though unwitting, pained her.
• His tendency to vacillate makes him a poor leader.
• The middle linebacker seemed to be vindictive when tackling.
• The fans were vociferous in the stands.
• She left of her own volition.
• She reads to whet her mind.
• The cheerleaders can never be accused of not being zealous.
List 10
• James's affinity with Samantha was so obvious.
• Some cheap hotels skimp on the amenities.
• Offense is the antithesis of defense.
• The spy was on a covert operation.
• It’s not often that a man reports domestic abuse.
• Most high schools players emulate the professionals.
• The freshman seemed inept on the field in his first game.
• The quarterback is integral to the success of the team.
• The defense seemed to inundate the opposing offense.
• The coach was accused of nepotism toward the starters.
• The middle linebacker was notorious for causing concussions.
• Water is known to pacify one's appetite.
• The art museum was their favorite philanthropy.
• They brought in a manners coach to observe their proprieties.
• Their break-up seemed to be reciprocal.
• The briefing was very succinct.
• Guests at hotels are usually transient.
• The freshman halfback seemed to run with some trepidation.
• The pretender tried to usurp the throne.
• The senior was so versatile he played 5 different positions.
• The desert doesn’t seem viable.
• The encyclopedia Britannica is a voluminous edition.
• He waived his claim to all the land north of the river.
• He was wont to rise at dawn.
• Many high school athletes don’t know that high school is the zenith of their athletic careers.
• He gave an affirmative nod.
• The drugs will alleviate the pain.
• His salary is augmented by a small inheritance.
• He is a corpulent old man.
• The results of the two tests correlate to a high degree.
• She road a docile horse.
• The stove emanated a steady heat.
• The ferry stopped to embark passengers.
• He is the epitome of goodness.
• The hotel charged an exorbitant price.
• Humans are only fallible.
• It is imperative that we leave.
• The third world country was in a state of Indigence.
• The inevitable end of human life is death.
• She wrote an irate letter to the editor.
• The United States is trying to mediate (in the dispute) between these two countries.
• His nonchalant manner infuriated me.
• His friends ostracized him after his father's arrest.
• The insufficiency of the evidence precludes a conviction.
• The Queen gave a royal proclamation.
• The police took punitive action with the intoxicated teens.
• His wife left constant querulous reminders of things to be done.
• They reverted to the ways of their forefathers.
• She gave a spurious testimony before the court.
• Watching the rollercoaster gave her a vicarious thrill.
List 6
• The research center is affiliated with the university.
• She gave her astute analysis.
• The rejection of his proposal chagrined him deeply.
• You should not have countenanced his rudeness.
• A jury may consider a witness's demeanor on the stand in determining the witness's credibility.
• The solution evaded him.
• The witness gave an expeditious answer to an inquiry.
• I love to extol the beauty of Naples.
• The king fortified the castle against the attacking armies.
• The two men had a fraternal association in college.
• Attempting to force-feed the sick horse was futile.
• The ignorance of the old man was immutable.
• It was an impulsive action.
• The car alarm was an incessant noise.
• He was quite incoherent with rage.
• The grand jury indicted him for murder.
• His inexplicable absence worried all of us.
• The toy cars were juxtaposed.
• The president reacted to the latest crisis with listless resignation.
• He had a vague premonition of danger.
• He sent them a check to rectify his account.
• I had to reiterate my displeasure with the waiter.
• My mind is stagnating from too much TV.
• Lack of money vexes many.
• He had a voracious appetite.
List 7
• He was born into abject poverty.
• After a lot of persuasion, he finally acquiesced.
• The halfback was agile like a cheetah.
• The couple had to allot their own wedding cake.
• At half time the team commemorated their ex-player.
• The team went through a comprehensive practice the day before the game.
• Good eating habits are conducive to good health.
• He always treats his mother with deference.
• Some people feel rappers degrade women.
• The U.S. medical journal tries to disseminate information about preventive medicine.
• She divulged all of her secrets to the psychologist.
• Time before the half seemed to dwindle down slowly.
• She spoke with an eloquent manor.
• He spoke with enmity toward his father.
• Boots would look incongruous with an evening dress.
• He took part in a lucrative business venture after college.
• His son had a penchant for outdoor sports.
• Spring pervaded the air.
• The lawyer had plausible evidence against the defendant.
• He is a prolific scorer in the NFL.
• One day the record holder will have to relinquish his record to someone else.
• The game was played with a slight respite.
• In court the witnesses must be questioned in a subsequent manor.
• The boss’s assistant is such a sycophant.
• The child was tremulous at the haunted house.
List 8
• To assign Michelangelo to the 14th century is an anachronism.
• She has blatant disregard for human life.
• He's such a capricious boss I never know how he'll react.
• I think that sports analysts are clairvoyant.
• She gave a refreshingly concise lecture in the auditorium.
• I regard myself as a sneaker connoisseur.
• The siege of pneumonia debilitated her completely.
• The class deplored the death of their teacher.
• She went into a digression from her major in college.
• She is a diminutive child.
• His endearing innocence is what hooked her.
• She used bleach to eradicate a stain.
• He is an erudite professor.
• The hostage negotiators job is to extricate someone from a dangerous situation.
• In marriage she promised fidelity.
• He uses television to foster new ideas.
• The quarterback threw an inadvertent touchdown.
• After 9/11 New York City was in a state of pandemonium.
• The inventor had a plethora of new ideas.
• The street incident may portend a general uprising.
• The pre-teen college graduate was a precocious child.
• Quarterbacks in the NFL will always be scrutinized.
• On the playground the boys and girls had to be sequestered.
• She spurned his advances.
• The children’s rooms remain unkempt.
List 9
• She wears tight clothing to accentuate her features.
• He speaks with animosity toward his opponents.
• The couple is going to have their home appraised.
• Some people feel the cacophony produced by city traffic at midday is therapeutic
• The quarterback was cognizant of the blitzing linebackers.
• Dinner on thanksgiving is copious.
• I am dubious about the wisdom of this action.
• The defensive scheme was an enigma.
• It is the Coroners job to investigate the dead body.
• Her physical features are impeccable.
• I have a friend who always loquacious.
• The wide receiver was always ostentatious in the end zone.
• When I was doing this assignment I was too often perturbed.
• The seniors on the team have to set the precedent.
• The day before the game the practice is not so rigorous.
• His angry speech was tantamount to a declaration of war.
• If you are tentative on the field you will get hurt.
• The speedy safety seemed to be ubiquitous on the field.
• His insult, though unwitting, pained her.
• His tendency to vacillate makes him a poor leader.
• The middle linebacker seemed to be vindictive when tackling.
• The fans were vociferous in the stands.
• She left of her own volition.
• She reads to whet her mind.
• The cheerleaders can never be accused of not being zealous.
List 10
• James's affinity with Samantha was so obvious.
• Some cheap hotels skimp on the amenities.
• Offense is the antithesis of defense.
• The spy was on a covert operation.
• It’s not often that a man reports domestic abuse.
• Most high schools players emulate the professionals.
• The freshman seemed inept on the field in his first game.
• The quarterback is integral to the success of the team.
• The defense seemed to inundate the opposing offense.
• The coach was accused of nepotism toward the starters.
• The middle linebacker was notorious for causing concussions.
• Water is known to pacify one's appetite.
• The art museum was their favorite philanthropy.
• They brought in a manners coach to observe their proprieties.
• Their break-up seemed to be reciprocal.
• The briefing was very succinct.
• Guests at hotels are usually transient.
• The freshman halfback seemed to run with some trepidation.
• The pretender tried to usurp the throne.
• The senior was so versatile he played 5 different positions.
• The desert doesn’t seem viable.
• The encyclopedia Britannica is a voluminous edition.
• He waived his claim to all the land north of the river.
• He was wont to rise at dawn.
• Many high school athletes don’t know that high school is the zenith of their athletic careers.
List 3
List 3
• The spinning wheel is an antiquated machine.
• He lives an austere way of life.
• They are avaricious and will do anything for money.
• She is amazed with the bestial signs of the zodiac.
• She can be characterized as a Bibliophile.
• Their clandestine meetings went undiscovered for two years.
• She showed her son clemency after he broke the lamp.
• The newspaper editorial defamed the politician.
• That bout of pneumonia enfeebled him.
• Please keep your statements germane to the issue.
• All these interruptions hinder my work.
• His girlfriend decided to overlook his illicit behavior.
• The malfunctioning of one part of the nervous system implicates another part.
• I loathe people who spread malicious gossip.
• The Policeman misnomered my summons for sitting in the park.
• He's a neophyte at chess.
• The power plant emits noxious fumes.
• The omnipotent power of God.
• The omniscient narrator rarely has mental lapses.
• A nun is a pious woman.
• The requisite skills of an engineer.
• The maid has subservient conduct.
• In my Lutheran school theology is a required class.
• The soldier was awarded a medal for valor.
• He was not noted for his veracity.
• The spinning wheel is an antiquated machine.
• He lives an austere way of life.
• They are avaricious and will do anything for money.
• She is amazed with the bestial signs of the zodiac.
• She can be characterized as a Bibliophile.
• Their clandestine meetings went undiscovered for two years.
• She showed her son clemency after he broke the lamp.
• The newspaper editorial defamed the politician.
• That bout of pneumonia enfeebled him.
• Please keep your statements germane to the issue.
• All these interruptions hinder my work.
• His girlfriend decided to overlook his illicit behavior.
• The malfunctioning of one part of the nervous system implicates another part.
• I loathe people who spread malicious gossip.
• The Policeman misnomered my summons for sitting in the park.
• He's a neophyte at chess.
• The power plant emits noxious fumes.
• The omnipotent power of God.
• The omniscient narrator rarely has mental lapses.
• A nun is a pious woman.
• The requisite skills of an engineer.
• The maid has subservient conduct.
• In my Lutheran school theology is a required class.
• The soldier was awarded a medal for valor.
• He was not noted for his veracity.
List 1
List 1
• He abased his head.
• The aging founder of the firm decided to abdicate.
• The man exclaimed he was the victim of an Abduction.
• The size of the office tower belittles the surrounding buildings.
• The Spartan army gave a Belligerent stare.
• Fresh air is beneficial to your health.
• The university was given gifts from several benevolent alumni.
• The mole was Benign.
• The little girl cajoled her father into buying her a new dress.
• Do you like my hairstyle? Be candid.
• He finally capitulated and agreed to do the job my way.
• Her blue eyes and red hair captivated him.
• There is a dearth of good engineers.
• They debased the value of the dollar.
• The man behaved with decorum in the old lady's presence.
• The award winner was in an ebullient mood at the dinner in her honor.
• You must try to efface the event from your memory.
• The way the boy looked at his nails was effeminate.
• The finest craftspeople fabricated this clock.
• My script of Star Wars was not original it was a facsimile.
• She had a face that expressed a gamut of emotions.
• The doctor told the patient that he would not live till 30 if he continues his gluttonous habits.
• She took her habitual place at the table.
• The young people huddled with their sodden gritty towels and ignominious goosebumps inside the gray-shingled bathhouse.
• We all must fear the dangers inherent in nuclear energy.
• We all admired his jovial attitude toward life.
• Reorganizing the files was a laudable idea.
• Our family is known for its longevity.
• Our outlook is to be magnanimous toward one's enemies.
• His failures made him malevolent toward those who were successful.
• He abased his head.
• The aging founder of the firm decided to abdicate.
• The man exclaimed he was the victim of an Abduction.
• The size of the office tower belittles the surrounding buildings.
• The Spartan army gave a Belligerent stare.
• Fresh air is beneficial to your health.
• The university was given gifts from several benevolent alumni.
• The mole was Benign.
• The little girl cajoled her father into buying her a new dress.
• Do you like my hairstyle? Be candid.
• He finally capitulated and agreed to do the job my way.
• Her blue eyes and red hair captivated him.
• There is a dearth of good engineers.
• They debased the value of the dollar.
• The man behaved with decorum in the old lady's presence.
• The award winner was in an ebullient mood at the dinner in her honor.
• You must try to efface the event from your memory.
• The way the boy looked at his nails was effeminate.
• The finest craftspeople fabricated this clock.
• My script of Star Wars was not original it was a facsimile.
• She had a face that expressed a gamut of emotions.
• The doctor told the patient that he would not live till 30 if he continues his gluttonous habits.
• She took her habitual place at the table.
• The young people huddled with their sodden gritty towels and ignominious goosebumps inside the gray-shingled bathhouse.
• We all must fear the dangers inherent in nuclear energy.
• We all admired his jovial attitude toward life.
• Reorganizing the files was a laudable idea.
• Our family is known for its longevity.
• Our outlook is to be magnanimous toward one's enemies.
• His failures made him malevolent toward those who were successful.
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