Wika what?-my first reaction to the ending

"My spirit will sleep in peace..." Page 211

Okay let's talk about this ending. The parts that made me really mad

First Victor stays up all night on his honeymoon to protect Elizabeth. He checks in every nook and cranny and this protection is really cute...until he misses the window. WHAT? He misses the window? Elizabeth should of bought a guard dog, perhaps he wouldn't of missed the window.

Then the monster turns into a coward. I mean if one is going to be evil and kill everyone stand the ground by your window and finish the job. I sincerely doubt Victor could of hurt the monster.

I'm glad that Walter learns from this story and decides to quench his drive for exploration. I am sad that he lost his friend but then I was freaked out again. The monster magically appears after the death, I mean how scary is that? and then the final straw that broke this story's back: the monster gets to make this great speech at the end over the dead body of his enemy. He wins and gets to talk about himself.

Booo

and Henry died...my favorite chracter

Jumping from frame to frame

"I shall collect my funeral pile and consume to ashes this miserable frame" Page 210

I would like to travel the frames from the outside frame to the inner frame discussing the characters as I go.

Walter-

I personally liked Walter this whole time. He was able to learn from Frankenstein and turn away from the dangerous journey he was on. I'm sure his sister was pleased.

Victor-

Victor is the character that I associate the theme duty and doubling with the most. His entire life is duty, if that's his science, his travels or his love with his family. He always at least attempts to put his purpose and others before him. I especially liked when he didn't want to marry Elizabeth because he wanted to protect her (awwwww).

The monster- My least favorite character. He gets so angry at his creator for rejecting him, and that's fair. However why he thought force would get him what he wanted I fail to grasp. Hasn't he learned anything from all of terrible things his rage has cased? If he hadn't of killed William perhaps Victor would of made him a wife right then and there. Then at the end he runs like a coward. Yuk

Safie-She at least wins as well. All she loses is a garden and a cottage.

Why the monster is EVIIIIIIL *lighting strike*

"A ghastly grin wrinkled his lips as he gazed on me" Page 159

Now it seems like one turning discussion of this book is weather or not the monster was born evil or if he learned his evil ways. I would like to argue that he was born evil, he simply needed a catalyst to bring that anger to surface. I saw this once he was learning from his books. He debates with himself about the murders that humans commit and he states "but when I heard details of vice and bloodshed, my wonder ceased and I turned away with disgust and loathing." page 114. However he becomes fascinated with bloodshed, trickery and vice. He isn't really disgusted, he simply connects with it. Once he's gripping William he resorts to instinct and kills him. He doesn't plan to kill the child and in this act alone he turns his murder away from a taught skill to a natural skill. He might claim that he learned anger from humanity but lets be honest the violent murderous rage he has is completely self-taught or from instincts. He just wishes it wasn't from him, how horrible it would be to look horrible and to be horrible as well.

A change of mind and purpose

"I dare not trust myself to question but which was intermixed with obscure forebodings of evil that made my heart sicken in my bosom" Page 157

Applause ladies and gentleman for the wonderful man Victor. It seems that he has changed his body and soul from the beginning of the novel. Where at the beginning he dove into his work, pouring over his studies, dead body parts and theories. I'm glad to see that he learned something after losing his brother, partially causing the death of an innocent person and losing months of health. One of the themes of the work is how the creation of life is sacred and I really think this is where that theme comes full circle. And Victor is able to see the causes of his works, he learns to see life as Henry does (my favorite character I'm SO glad he dies). If there's anything good that comes out of this book is that Victor stands up and doesn't drag himself into his science this one time.

Safie...Sopie...Sulfur...what's her name

"Felix seemed ravished with delight when he saw her" Page 112

The inner frame of this story is the story of Safie and Felix. At first I thought that this story was kind of random. Then I realized there were all sorts of parallels between Safie and the monster (oh boy oh boy oh boy). Once Safie appears into the lives of the cottage dwellers their lives spark up. The monster notes on how much happier they seem instead of they're constant sighing and looking off into the distance (how annoying). This is not the case for the monster. Even though he shares the same dark locks as Safie when he meets the family he only is hit with a stick. He is hit with a stick multiple times. I think it's interesting to point out how beauty/looks aren't everything. Even though Safie isn't assaulted each time she hangs the with the family she is a slow learner when it comes to French. The monster kicks but on learning the launguage and is able to read several books on the side.

Perhaps these chracters even match up with the theme of doubling...only they don't match together. Savy?

What have I gotten myself into?

"the beauty of the dream vanished" page 56

Usually when I read (especially classic literature) I either immediately hate the book or I like it. However I'm having the worst time with this book as I am interested in what is to come in the next couple of chapters, yet I'm disgusted with this story. I was so ready for a story of an angry monster that I'm disappointed with this story of a scientist that hides in his bed room, leaves his family and gets sick every other page. I hate Victor and I like Henry. My dream of a horror story vanished into the night. Yet, I'm eager to learn how this story will turn out. Perhaps we'll actually get to meet Elizabeth instead hearing from her in letters. Perhaps the monster will turn do something great in the book. Perhaps Henry will even do something to win the limelight that he's constantly shoved out of. No matter what once my dream of a horror story left, hopefully a better dream will sneak in. Surely something exciting happens, otherwise this book would of not made it in the scientific story classic that it is.

Hopefully

Right?

Doubling the Frame

"My affection for my guest increases every day." Page 26

Another one of my groups themes is doubling (similarities of action between two figures...) and one major example of doubling is between Walter and Victor. They are both driven to obsession and their quest for knowledge is more important than their lives. This is why Walter and Victor are inspired and bond together (seen in the above quote) However this example we talked about in class, so I'm not really going to focus on it.

I also kind of find a double in Elizabeth and Walter's sister. I really saw this in the couple of letters exchanged from the girls. It seems like they both have this material feelings for their boy. While both girls don't each have a romantic tie to their man (if Walter's sister had that relationship with Walter I would be VERY grossed out just because they're actually brother and sister). However their feelings shown through the letters are a parallel to each other.

This double can be seen easily due to the frame story, which is why I'm sure Mary Shelley did it.

Characters a la Frankie

"Mean well Clerval occupied himself, so to speak, with the moral relation of things" -Page 37

The first set of characters I would like to discuss are Henry and Victor and how much of a foil they are to each others. The saying is opposites attract, and this is a magnificent example of said attraction. Lets take for example their quest for knowledge. Victor wishes to know the science behind everything and Henry is more moral. The both could of gained more if they switched to the others passion. Victor could of used some morality after his creation and Henry has the hardest time getting support from his education because it wasn't about science.

Walter and Victor are just so cute because they're so similar. Perhaps they will catch the monster and find the North Pole. Wouldn't that be swell?

Finally the relationship between Elizabeth and Victor must mean something but I can't figure that one out. Hopefully the remainder of the book will explain their creepy relationship.

The movie vs. the book

"on a sudden I beheld a stream of fire issue from a beautiful old oak"- Page 40

After the cute white board activity I thought it would be interesting to point out the differences between the movie and book of Frankenstein. Granted I saw the film version when I was 8 or so, therefore most of my judgment will be based on knowledge gained from society mostly.

The lighting:

The book tells the tale of how Victor is inspired by a lighting bolt striking a tree when he was 15. It was this moment that bought his scientific mind to create. However in the movie it is lighting it self that bought his creation to life. In my opinion I think it's because the movie could just leave the plot with "life insterments" but needed a concrete thing to show the audience that something was being done.

The creature's color

Inspired by the Wizard of Oz, the film makers decided on green instead of yellow. In reality they probably didn't want to make a hideous monster that had a skin color that was close to humans. It is important to note that book version has a monster that is easier to hide in society (at least I think it's important)

He's ALIVEEE?!?!?!?!?!

The book (at least from what I gather) is more of a morality/emotional issues not really a plot on the monster it self. The movie however creates this climatic scene of creation so which Dr. Frankenstein can scream with his crazy mad scientist hair.

Who knows what movie vs. book discussions lie in the future!

"My application was at first fluctuation and uncertain; it gained strength as I proceeded and soon became so ardent and eager that the stars often disappeared in the light of the morning whilst I was yet engaged in my laboratory." Page 49 Frankenstein

One major theme found in this novel is duty (and if you don't believe me look at the nifty sheet of paper given to you from Mr. Costello. Any complaints should be given to him). In this lovely frame story we have the duty/passion/obsession/drive of Walter. The man in search of a pole, and then we have the obsession of Frankie. The way he just wilted away at his work (first seen in the quote above) just hits this theme home. Frankie/Victor neglects his family and relationships FOR SCIENCE!!! *lighting flash* (although lighting is hardly in this book at all, except for a inspiring childhood story). Frankie becomes pale, hungry tired and although he creates life he kills his own. It's this sense of duty to create a perfect race that presses him forward. This sense is also a great trait that pulls Walter and Victor together. They both have this sense of duty, and it is this that gets them in their roles of the story.

And then one of my favorite things to read in class ended terribly. How typical

"He had not stopped loving her; his feelings toward he remained the same..."-Page 274

After this point my *this story isn't going to end well* senses started tingling. Up to to this point Winston just told O'Brien how life was going to defeat the Party, even if it committed suicide, how the Party will never become omnipotent. I was raising my fist to the sky and pumping the air, happy that Winston was telling O'Brien what was up. Then the cherry on the cake, Winston praised his love for Julia, and I silently congratulated Orwell for the touching love scene. Then O'Brien did nothing. He didn't get angry, thrash or scream. I then realized how Winston would never win and the rest of the story crashed around me. I know that that BB had to win in order for Orwell to get his point across but I still was disappointed in Winston for loving Big Brother, of Julia and Winston betraying each other and how they lose. However even if the ending was a terrible one, I found this book to be quite enjoyable and a great diving board for thoughts on the current. I award Mr. Orwell a 93%, sure it's not an A+, but it's enough to wave the final.

Sing me a song

"The birds sang, the proles sang, the Party did not sing"- Page 221

Throughout the book bits and parts of songs are sprinkled throughout. Some are put in to make points about the government or the past. One interesting point I found (and that was quoted, how nice). Is that Party members don't sing. Only the proles and Winston/Julia (those against the Party) and birds sing. I failed to find a reason Orwell would do this unless he was trying to show the difference between proles and the Party. The proles are free enough to sing, to show thoughts through an outward action, and for the world to see. The past sang as well (seen throughout the book with the Church's tolling bells). The songs are more about freedom then any movement Winston and Julia do. Outside of their relationship it's the worst offense they have against the Party.

What ... ISYOUR FAVORITE COLOR?!?!?!

"Before we bring this session to an end you can ask me a few questions if you choose"

"Any questions I like?"

"Anything"

Page 259 conversation between O'Brien and Winston

Orwell has this annoying and persistent style choice throughout the novel in that the reader is NEVER DIRECTLY TOLD ANYTHING. In this particular scene (found on pages 259-260) Winston is still left in the dark even if he was allowed to ask any questions. This style setting of not answering any questions, makes the reader themselves question. In a way it's a good story telling technique, a great cliff-hanger, but in the end the questions are left unanswered. The reader isn't important enough to know the answers, only the Brotherhood will ever know. I doubt Orwell even knows. This style technique can be sprinkled throughout the book, however this instance with O'Brien I think it brings up the theme that civilization is stupid and BB is needed for them to survive. They need someone to know those answers.

Room 101- not to be confused with room 002

"There's nothing I won't confess, nothing! Just tell me what it is and I'll confess it straight off. Write it down and I'll sign it-anything" Not Room 101"- Page 236

Room 101 really is a jumping point about Orwell's settings in the last half of 1984. I think Orwell introduces the Room about 50 pages before the reader and Winston find out what's inside it to install fear. Creating fear of a thing, which could be of been avoided. Let's take it with the rats, Room 101 and O'Brien great this atmosphere of terror that has the reader pause from reading and make sure that there aren't any rats around. The description of the room itself is blank and scary, especially in the fact that's personalized for everyone. Look how different the rats become from the bedroom above the shop to Room 101. Winston loses himself due to the suspense and the setting of this room. This technique of fear paves the theme of fear through the book. How the government gets what it wants from fear of poverty, fear of war or even fear of rats.

Oh I love you Ken

He love big brother - 298

One major theme from this book is government force. Similar to how Barbie is forced by the little girls of the world to live and think a certain way (seen in the video ) Winston breaks down from his original hatred of Big Brother. In retrospect I don't think Winston hated BB, as much as he didn't want to be part of his society. The ending of the book is kind of a let down. The evil character(from Winston's point of view), BB, wins. However because Orwell was trying to illustrate how humanity was leading to this path of destruction the ending isn't that much of a shock. The ending of the book would of been completely different if Winston had protected his love for Julia and kept faced as his face was being chewed off by a rat. I think Orwell picked this ending as a statement, of what can be. Our society to can become like Barbies if we let it.

This is getting personal

"Always in your stomach and in your skin there was a sort of protest, a feeling that you've been cheated that you had a right to" Page 59-1984

The first half of this book had been rather enjoyable. I'm a fan of people sticking up from themselves and I enjoy reading Winston realize what his life is and stand against it (seen really in the above quote). I'm sure the ending of this book will have a sad ending because it wouldn't of made it to Mr. Costello's class with a happy ending. (see every play short story and even some poetry that was read in class. I think my personal saddest story was when the small child climbs through barbed wire and the cat survives). I also enjoy the writing style of Mr. Orwell, the description is great and really transports the reader into this stale dreary world. I also love the description of the few nature scenes in this book (the edge of the cliff and the grove that Julia and Winston chill out in). It adds a flash of light in the dim lunchroom or cramp cubicle that has paper flinging into it at all times. Finally I just like Winston and Julia, they got several *cute points* when they refused to separate (when talking to O'Brien). Also the way they balance each other is rather nice and amusing.

My final praise/fear of this book is how it makes me think. Similar to Lord of the Flies this book makes me question the world around me and how society is changing. Hopefully books and ideas similar to Mr. Orwell's stops any progression to 1984's society.

My 100th blog post- Oh my

Dear Mr. Costello,

Ew

EB

WAR IS PEACE

FREEDOM IS SLAVERY

IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH

Page 4-1984

One technological style tool Mr. Owell uses throughout the book (up to this point) is the use of various fonts and styles of font. Big Brother's slogan's (seen above) is always in ALL CAPITOL LETTERS and spaced the same. It is never hidden in a paragraph to be forgotten. Similarly Winston's journal entries are always initialized. In this way Owell is making visuals out of his prose. This works well to distinguish if something is important (like the journal entires) and to express theme. One theme is that "Big Brother is watching", well to me that means he's everywhere and his slogan is everywhere. It's on posters, coins telescreens and it's always in capitol letters. It simply can not be ignored thanks to it's large and aggressive nature. Owell is able to portray this thought to the reader by making Big Brother's slogan jump off the page and into your personal space.

The difference of the settings

"...utterly secure, with nobody watching you, no voice pursuing you, no sound except the singing of the kettle and the friendly ticking of the clock"Page 96- 1984

To this point of the story the book 1984 doesn't really have many settings. Winston stays in his room, his cubicle the lunch room and a couple of streets. Once he hooks up with Julia this all changes. I think the drastic changes of setting show Winston's journey against Big Brother. For example in the beginning of the story he isn't in the setting hes' suppose to be in (the lunchroom) in fact he's hiding from the setting. This step show's Winston's initial steps away from Big Brother. Then he takes another step away from Big Brother when he goes to the proles. He's not where he's suppose to be, yet because he went to this dirty setting he was able to find a safe room for him and Julia. When Winston and Julia first hooked up their settings were hiding places scattered around and not particularly safe. These settings show their fear of punishment and their feelings for each other. When they finally get together in the room by the shop they finally feel safe, this change in setting is a transition from hiding to feeling "utterly secure". This change in setting is the catalyst needed to make Julia and Winston seek O'Brien out.

1984- Taking No PDA to a new level

"The sexual act, successfully preformed, was rebellion" Page 68- 1984

Before I start this blog I just would like to point out the irony on how this book predicted that purity would be overly promoted. Yet right now I'm listening to Billy Joel's Greatest Hit's, many written in the 80s and many promoting sex.

The relationship between Julia and Winston is completely wrong. Big Brother/The Party simply did not want any relationships that they wouldn't have control over. Every time Winston and Julia are together they feel alive and more passionate. Another reason I think The Party fears physical relationships between Party members is due to the passion it produces. Looking at Winston once he enters a passionate relationship he starts to feel happier,safer healthier and questions the world about him. He accepts less. Also due to the hype that The Party has created when Julia and Winston hook up they also add a touch of rebellion. It is "A direct blow against the Party. It was a political act" (Page 126).

Throughout the theme of no physical relationships (or relationships in general) seems to bring out how controlling The Party is. Their power is so great they control who you're with, and what you're doing is right.

Winston vs. Julia

"Oh rubbish! Which would you rather sleep with, me or a skeleton? Don't you enjoy being alive? Don't you like this feeling:" Page 136- 1984

Throughout the first half of 1984 George Orwell creates two characters. Winston (or narrator) begins the story hiding behind a shelf trying to rebel. He isn't ready to do anything really serious in fact he consoles himself by saying what he was doing would only land him a couple of years in prison at most. He's a 39 year old man who finally comes to terms with his rebellious nature. Until this point he really hasn't done much. Enter Julia who sweeps Winston off his feet and makes him step outside of the law. The minute she bumps into him in the hallway (with her oh so scandalous note) Winston is thrown into movement against Big Brother. Julia, at the ripe age of 19, still has a love of life and wants to hope. Although it seems like Julia pulls Winston around they need each other to balance and stay alive. Winston succeeds in finding them a safe place to go and their relationship remains unknown to the authorities. I think the age difference between the pair shows the effects of living under The Party. Winston accepts (with fear) that he's going to die due to his illegal actions will Julia still hopes for a life outside of Big Brother. Although I don't know how the story will end, the characterization between these characters brings an entire diffrent level on how this future society is jacked up.

A grape in the dark

Although I spent an entire blog talking about my hatred for dramatic plays I was surprised by "A Raisin in the Sun". This story was filled with a happy ending and a strong clear moral (that one needs to work and not give up). I personally found the antics of Mama really strong and inspiring. Not once does she break down and cry over her dead husband, or the fact that she's leaving her home that she shared with him. She keeps her family as her motivation for everything and rarely thinks about herself (unlike the rest of her family except Rose). I also enjoyed how the family stuck together in this play. Although troubled homes are easily relate-able towards many people I think that those stories are depressing. Finally a story with a happy ending. Even without the money this family was going to make it, they were going to survive the hot sun and become the fruit of their dreams.

A plant, next to the raisin, in the sun

One overall theme in this play (inspired by question 5) is the theme of the family being trapped by their current housing and money status. Throughout the play all of the characters (even little Travis) are all bogged down by the amount of money they have. For example Walter goes crazy trying to "make something of himself" because he is unhappy with his current job. Mama wants to move out of the apartment to give her family a better place to live.

I think the plant is a great representation of this theme (and a couple of other themes not written in this blog). It's a symbol of something to dream about ( a garden) and the affects of the house on the family (almost killing them) yet it stays alive. Similar to the family
they make it through the move

This is real yo

Answering question # 1 on if this play was realistic or not.

This play is very realistic. the characters are alive and function as normal people do. None of the family members have special powers, or make random asides to the audience that wouldn't make sense in real life. The plot line itself is true, the idea of a poor family dreaming of living in a house is very applicable to life today. Finally there wasn't any music or stage directions that went outside of the realm of reality (no lit up fathers paintings this time).

The only scene that could be seen as somewhat unrealistic is the African scene when the brother and the sister dance and chant to a record, basically venting their frustration. That was a little strange.

The way that this play is so realistic made the this play easy to relate with and the characters life like.

Please no more

This was a REALLY REALLY boring play. Where are the classics with bloodshed, fights, and un-predictable endings? At least I would enjoy reading something with a little humor, yet there was none in this play with the exception of Amanda flirting with Jim

I can not stand another drama, where the only action is emotions and how people react to each other. The worst part of dramas? They are predictable and boring. Mr. Costello, please let us move on from the drama. Sure the long monologues and overly-exaggerated characters are fun, but lets move on to novels.

Reading Stage Directions for Dummies

Pg 1119, question #6

There are two aspects to this play that really makes this play stand out. First the lighting thought out the play bring out the things that need to audience's attention. One example is the fire escape that is constantly lit up. This play is all about ESCAPE, for Tom that means leaving the house, for Amanda that means having her children taken care of and for Laura that means playing with her glass. However this point is bought out when the fire escape is being lit up.

The reader (an actual audience would have issues seeing things) can use the stage directions to also show the characters emotions. For example the last scene with Laura and Jim is easily explained when the stage directions show how Laura felt (becoming less shy and more open to Jim).

Are you for real?

Pg 1119 question #1

This play deploys many realistic and non-realistic conventions.

Realistic:

The family is overall a realistic family in New York. They live in a cramped apartment with the male of the family making the money. The girls work in more feminine roles (selling magazines and learning to type). The dialogue between the family members is also very realistic.

Non-Realistic:

There are certain aspects of the play that sway away from real. For example the father's picture lights up at certain times of the play (whenever he is spoken about). It's pretty creepy. Also all of the antics of Amanda are pretty ridiculous and I think that Tom exaggerates them just a bit.

However this play is more realistic and not but these non-realistic tactics really just bring out the drama in the play. How Tom wishes to escape, how Laura is shy and how Amanda doesn't know when to quit.

Iago-A Very Villain Else

This play was a little boring. Sure there were some good lines/scenes (and lies on Iago's part). However I just can not get over the character Iago. A man who is "A Very Villain Else" (Act 4 scene 1 121). I just hate how he wins, knowing his skill he will go to prison and escape with his slick tongue and pocket full of jewels.
Also I am so proud of Emilia. Shakespeare usually does a decent job of giving women in his works a role or a brain. They aren't simply a tempest or damsel (a cite back to the hero cycle). I'm glad that she put herself at risk in order to rightly accuse her terrible husband. Just because he has the same name of Aladdin's parrot doesn't mean he gets away with everything.
One final question, whatever happened to the handkerchief?

Cliff Hanger hanging from a clifffff, and that's why he's called cliff hanger!

Answering question #4
This play is a suspense filled wonderland as the audience is pulled through Iago's scheme. For example I didn't know why the handkerchief was so important, I mean I knew it was a "clue" for Othello, but I knew also that it would be used later in the play. My foreshadowing skillz where tingling and I was filled with suspense. Only when Emilia explains that Iago's a liar and proves it by this Egyptian woven sheet of fabric does my suspense craving get filled.
Also Iago's entire scheme is never revealed to the audience throughout the play, one has to make guesses and assumptions.
Throughout this play I keep hearing the "Cliff Hanger" theme song in my head, which can be heard here) from the tv show "between the lions". Just a nice flashback to my childhood, no big deal

Direct the Stage

In regards with question 6, this play depends heavily on the use of stage directions. First lets look at the fight scene in scene one (near lines 26). Rod. stabs towards Cassio but fails, then Cassio stabs Rod., Rod. claims that he's dying and Iago preforms a sneak attack from behind. Now without stage directions the reader would assume that Rod. was dead and Cassio died from fright or because there's a ghost. I think the heavy use of stage directions somewhat shows the tone of the play. The entire cast (with the exception of Iago) is blinded from what is truly going on, just as the reader is blinded to what is truly going on without the stage directions.
Also the final scene where Othello dies (line 354) it's kind of hard to read through the flowery language to realize what he's doing (at least for me). So the stage directions really helped.

Iago, the man obsessed with other people's sex lifes

I don't know what happened to Iago as a child but he must of been slapped by a girl, I know I would of. He hates women, honestly hates them. He can't say a nice thing about them and only views them as a opportunity to screw his lust/love filled friends over. He brings up the nightly activities of all of his female friends at least once per scene.
Also the entire lie Iago tells Othello in Act three is ridiculous (scene 3 lines 411-427). First if Iago has a tooth ache wouldn't he scream or cry out in pain if Cassio kissed his lips "as if to pluck them from the roots"? and what two grown men sleep in the same bed, and why is Iago letting Cassio drape his leg over his thigh. Othello might be a Moor but he should be able to see such a poorly constructed lie.
Also if this had actually happened Iago likes to talk about sex so much it would of been bought up before now.
What a strange man

Drama Queen

This is for question # 2
First and foremost I would just like to point out that Mr. Shakespeare was a DRAMA KING, or that's the impression I gain from the plays we read by him in English.
This play is a a drama. All of the action his come from the various characters being screwed over by Iago or character development. I mean for pete's sake the entire war is called off by a storm, making the only action a drunken sword fight. Although it's hard to judge now I see this play panning out to becoming a tragedy. Even though everything is working out for "honest" Iago, I predict he will be caught in his web or hurt in some way. I also don't like how the story is looking for Othello, a generally good fellow (see what I did there?). There just isn't a happy ending on the horizon of this story.
Otherwise the Turks would of rode up on their ships, killed Iago and saved the rest of the characters from him.

Jealousy is a green-eyed monster

Based off of question 5
This play has a couple of themes sprinkled throughout it but I firmly believe jealousy is the largest theme that takes place. From the first lines Iago (who reminds me of the parrot from Disney's "Aladdin") is jealous of not becoming Othello's lieutenant. Then Roderigo burns with jealousy from Othello taking Deddemona. They agreed to come together and work against "the Moor". Jealousy flares up again as Othello believes Dedemona is cheating on him. Even though Dedemona claims that Othello isn't jealous at all, Othello is burning with rage over Iago's tricks. Finally by the end of Act 3 Cassio's lover Bianca becomes jealous over the thought that Cassio has another lover.
Jealousy is moving the plot along like spraying gas on a fire. Because this play is a drama, there needs to be emotion to push the action along. Otherwise the characters don't develop.