Othello Creative Writing Project English 30-1 Has it been 3 years already? Grade 12 marks the third year you have studied Shakespeare, and even moreover, his tragedies. From the love affair between two ill-fated teenagers in grade 10’s Romeo and Juliet in grade 10, to the tragic downfall of a Scottish thane in grade 11’s Macbeth, you conclude your Shakespearean journey with deception and jealousy in Othello. OTHELLO Dieta: ‘You are tasked with a creative writing project that asks you to summon your three years of Shakespearean knowledge and craft a scene which sees a charter from Othello engage in conversation about a problem/ situation they are facing in their life with one character from Romeo and Juliet and one character ftom Macbeth who share the same character archetype and experience. The creative writing will take the shape of a scene which embodies the conventions of a Shakespearean play. The scene will including setting, characters, dialogue, stage direction, line numbers, translations and footnotes. Character Archetypes ‘Archetype Groupings | Romeo and Juliet Hamm | ty ‘The Leading Ladies Juliet Lady Macbeth Desdemona The Antagonists Tybalt The Three Witches Tago The Tragic Heroes Romeo Macbeth Othello ‘The Best Friends Benvolio/ Mercutio Banquo Cassio The Authority Figures | Prince Escalus King Duncan Duke of Venice The Fathers Lord Capulet Macduff/ Banquo Brabantio Requirements ~ Creative writing follows the format of a play with setting, actions, dialogue, foototes and line numbers included to match and is a Sa . You can write in colloquial Tanguage, but characters from al 3 texts should be an of how Shakespeare created them with speech patterns, actions and characteristics The Othello character must be the dominating figure throughout the conversation and highlight a Bh g L, while the characters from Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth should support the conversation communicating their advice and experiences. |. Othello character references a minimum of Rene and/or dialogue from their play; BREWGAG and/or dialogue from Macheth, andifggene and/or dialogue from Romeo and Juliet . 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Act |, scene 3 3. |'"*Thathas graced the | Multiple characters such as Desdemona people of Venice with and Montano mention Othello as a brave kindness and loyalty. soldier “As to throw out our eyes for brave Othello” Act 2, scene 1 4 Lady Macbeth says | In Othello, many characters despises that Desdemona’s love for | Desdemona’s relationship because many Othello is unnatural. believe it is against nature for a white person to marry someone of color. BRABANTIO She, in spite of nature, ‘Of years, of country, credit, every thing, To fall in love with what she feared to look on! Act 1, scene 3 5 | Desdemona is afraid that | In Act 3 Scene 4 of Othello, when Emilia green eyed monster is _| talks about jealousy being a monster, entering Othello’s mind. | Desdemona prays that the monster stays away from Othello’s mind. DESDEMONA Heaven keep that monster from Othello's: mind! 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Lady Macbeth refers to, the line in Macbeth “Fpity is foul, foul is fair.” YY Lady Macbeth says that to Desdemona as } well because she knows that a situation that can seem to be good may turn out to be a tragedy, just like Desdemona’s marriage to Othello. ™ Lady Macbeth asks Desdemona about the witches a Desdemona has mentioned that the handkerchief from Othello had magic from an enchantress, and Lady Macbeth, who is power hungry and always has the three witches and their propheey in mind, is eager to know more to secure Macbeth’s position as king. So she demands to know more about the “enchantress” from Desdemona, {910 Lady Macbeth says “Look like the innocent flower, But be the serpent, under’. Lady Macbeth knows how to manipulate Macbeth with only her words, knowing that Macbeth would be weak willed without her. Due to her way with words, she is the one that is really in control of Macbeth. She urges Desdemona to do the same with Othello, to use her words to control the situation and be in power. Juliet "4195 Lady Macbeth says Julie's love for Romeo is merely lust Romeo and Juliet “fall in love” the instant they meet, they cannot get enough of each other which makes it seem as if they are lusting after one other instead. In the example provided either Romeo or Juliet speak of one another as the love of their lives right after they meet, “Arise, fair sun,” “My Romeo” Act Il, scene ii 4 Juliet is young and naive x exgand “What's in a name? that which we call a rose / By any other word would smell as.sweet; / So Romeo would, were he not Romeo call'd.” She thinks that Romeo will ove her no matter what. Act Il, scene ii >You shall stick together, Even in death, Foreshadowing Romeo and Juliet's death Act y, scene iffGrong, Jeune hi (late gee) ACT IIL SCENE V Setting: Party at Cyprus - 15 20 25 [Desdemona sobbing ih the stall] » [Lady Macbeth & Juliet enter bathroom} rs LADY MACBETH: What is this racket? C You, get some light, ho! \S a : [Juliet turns on the light] JP ye JULIET: Oh lady why art thou crying? J DESDEMONA: Oh! Oh dear lord. I do not know if my moor husband pa Has honoured his vows to love me ‘Through thick and thin! : Sere LADY MACBETH: A fair lady like yourself i \e fe marrying a black man in spite of nature? ~ Now I know wherefore thou art weeping, w JULIET: Oh, I've seen a moor! ys DESDEMONA: Oh, he’s unlike the others. jw He is a gentle sout te yy Far more fair than black Ley ‘That has graced the people of Venice With kindness and loyalty. But he is not liketh himself these days! LADY MACBETH: Fair is foul, foul is fair. M/ All men art alike Whether they resemble angel or devil. Weak minded creatures they are, Easily bending unger the thumb of her lst for power. JULIET: That cannot be true! My dear Romeo is unlike all the men30 35 40 45 50 55 Evelbat ec Presented to me by mine own father oe (4 ‘ae RY His eyes are full of light, eee His heart a delicate rose > of marielyy - Gury) His lips full of song and rhyme. haracloe vs" arcllS hor exges anol Charades v8 ynatuic / [Lady Macbeth looks at Desdemona] expeneiiod fet LADY MACBETH: Art thou fast married? ¢ havaker, [Desdemona nods] ¥ ete Yeleene 7 DESDEMONA: But ever since then, Yo The Wey. (ontatndte We have not loved in bed. JULIET: Oh I'm sure he loves you still! If thou holds faith in thy heart that itis true love, parroae) You shall stick together, Even in death, LADY MACBETH: What dost thou know of marriages? JULIET: I am in love and wedded Only to the most romantic man in all of Italy. ee ged ChavaoledZ ol LADY MACBETH: You are but a calf. Ex pA Chae You do not understand that love is temporary ere ee But power is forever. r ees yg ie LM values DESDEMONA: My friend Emilia think’s Othello is jealous f And I’m starting to believe her, ; VS That the green-eyed monster is rearing its head in Othello’s mind : _Boamlie hast been avoiding me lately, alle ft and obsessing ov’r irrational matters! Hee Yo yale LADY MACBETH: Use thine own words! Men are gullible J /} ‘And wenk enough to listen toa strong-willed woman.60 75 80 © JULIET: Use thine own knife! rg It very much brings out thy lover's true affection, Thave once read of it ina novel aA It was romantic beyond compare! DESDEMONA: The last time I talk'd to my sweet moor He did yell at me for my 1 handkerchief! (excel leapng lp, JULIET: Did he gift you the handkerchief? Oh that’s beautiful! Let us try to find it for you. v Who — clitahy CHa of SL fu laity ft [Looks to Juliet] to rege lnc frog 4) % Ga MLK ACW yy € LADY MACBETH: By thine age, thou may be my child, if only you were not such a fool. DESDEMONA: It is my most precious possession. His first gift to me, Handed down from his mother. From the foreign lands of the moors . Woven by an enchantress hove an amc hete i ¥ev' ev Ub bire LADY MACBETH: An enchantress? (Veveahipg bee, Wi Cores Is it the three witches in black cloaks? uno ts ve [1s berevt ‘What did thine witeh tell thee? / Did it speak of the fate of Scotland? /—!\_ Coots Mau ar Fell Sve DESDEMONA: Othello’s mother was the only one iS jnvereved Who hath achieved the handkerchief. a LADY MACBETH: If the witch was not spouting a prophecy ‘Your words are of no use to me. JULIET: Well do you want my handkerchief? It is really soft, only made from the finest silk in India. My father hath gifted it to me for my 12th birthday. DESDEMONA: Nay kind lady,85 90 95 100 105 10 My handkerchief was sid to have magical powers. LADY MACBETH: What kind of powers? One with the power of death? DESMONA: The power of love. IULIET: Oh, you possess the power of love, ‘Then thou must be the most powerful being in the universe! LADY MACBETH: So no power at all, your handkerchief is nothing but a simple plaything that clowns could pull out of thine sleeve. JULIET: Love is a force to be reckoned with, A force to move the tallest mountains, ‘And drain the deepest oceans, DESDEMONA: There is yet to be proof that the magic works Cxahlot conn” But Othello hath claimed that the loss of the handkerchief / Would destroy the love between, ‘And lately I have suspected that itis true. f) _ LADY MACBETH: Look like the innocent tower, | NO by But be the serpent under’t. ‘the moor is suspicious of your wrongdoing Merely persuade him with your words of your loyalty. JULIET: If you were truly devoted to th’other He would have no reason to suspect you. LADY MACBETH: If you were truthful and he is loyal, Pethaps you should logk for the serpent amongst you. ‘The snake in your den looking for personal gain. DESDEMONA: That’s not possible, All of our allies are honest, Joyal men. LADY MACBETH: Whata privilege! 2 yoo! : A pqanokann AL nese ald CAV: ) ee Yom. - aor Ayn ong eanuev tC 30 opi SNCTo be able to trust your own men. DESDEMONA: If only I could’ve lean’t on mine own father us Like Othello’s men. JULIET: Does’t thine father not approve the moor? DESDEMONA: I could only wish upon all the stars in the sky To wish for the blessing of my father LADY MACBETH: Perhaps he had some wisdom to be listen’t to. 120 JULIET: My parents too do not approve of my marriage to Romeo. But true love should be pursue’d Even if thine own father detests your love Vv ) e Ww Even if the heavens have doomed your marriage. DESDEMONA: Oh such kind words , julie: 125 ‘My love for the Moor is detested by many But I do believe it is true love 7 And will pursue it with all my will. Lt utter | = LADY MACBETH: Thou speak as if love is worth thine own life.’ Z Aho Mays, wove of G1 andamnakory JULIET: I speak in such nature for ‘tis nothing but the truth. // Sit 135 LADY MACBETH: Your need for lusts a disgrace to the strenetiVo¥ women, ~\ LUMEN You speak of love as if it is your purpose, \nw up wy Yet your love and lustavoulit fade with the death of a lover. { a Guay [warns to address Desdemona] Ml LADY MACBETH: May I ask, \ coin eo 140, Art thine family of noble rank? e page DESDEMONA: Yes, my father is a senator in Venice. Noe ([Twns to address Juliet]145 150 155 160 165 170 LADY MACBETH: And you? IULIET: My father isthe patriarch of the Capulet family LADY MACBETH: Oh! by ‘ eee [Lady Macbeth pauses & ON Way: YO Sra Go QUI f T have no kind words of comfort for you two For I simply pity your fathers. A marriage of great families Could have brought yours greater power. Ne halihay. nesége otentesnenmiescgie /,///,/ Inoplyeng vad Than the fathers of Italy patria | boy ecu ud With the play of power between noble families. ater Oh i hove ining b re manage ie file, JULIET: To hell with pleasing our fathers! : My father has wanted me hl ul n To marry Paris, kinsman of the Prince of Verona. Wi ard vie It would have brought my family great happiness, ; But what about ine ova? fe ere lye wh Tho Oil A day without seeing my beloved Romeo I Would tear my heart apart. Your.) LADY MACBETH: Lady, if thou is not addressed, Thou shell not speak. road [Desdemona ignores Lady Macbeth and looks to Juliet) J dean ; [Lady Macheth begins to become frustrated] a Ap OR 4 dws soup DESDEMONA: Ignore the woman, Vn, ‘You are right to pursue your love for Romeo Pens, YW Una tan Deep inside | believe our fathers ne day forgive us : | As their disapproval only sprouts from their love and worry. Nee, Gand: I wish you the best of luck with the pursuit of your love. ow JULIET: And I you. [Lady Macbeth rolis her eyes} De ® ‘ ys LADY MACBETH: Again with the talk of love.[Juliet slams her hands on the sink] v JULIET: Again with the talk of power! 175 Why must thou old nurse speak Of power as if it is everything. Thy pity for my father is not as strong as mine pity for thee Sceing everything as a means for power Will bring you no joy in life. 180 [Lady Macbeth raises her voice] N\ LADY MACBETH: Old shurse? You dare call the future Queen of Scotland an old'Wuyse? ‘Thou hast no wisdom brought on py the years in life ‘Unaware of thine own nalveté i” 185 Your love betrays the laws of nature Defies the will ofthe stars ‘When thee has a dagger in thy heart Due to thine own foolishness, remember Iewill-be-the-curse brought upon.by-nature, [Shpur 011 ding 190 [Lady Macbeth leaves in anger] JULIET: Pay no attention to the bitter nurse. All will be good as true love will bind you and Othello Shalt we toast to bray out our new friendship? ‘My name is Juliet Capulet by the way. 195 ‘And I heard from the talks of the party ‘Thy name is Desdemona, DESDEMONA: A toast sounds lovely Alloweth us enjoy the night then, Juliet, 200 (Desdemona and Juliet leaves the toilets]