What aspects or general themes from Cinthio’s Heccatommithi would make an interesting adaption into Othello on stage?
The sudden turn of the Ensign’s love to hatred for Disdemona is an interesting aspect because it reveals his distorted motivations and clear jealousy of the Moor. He will stop at no lengths so relieve himself of this grief, going as far to kill someone whom he possesses great love for, simply because he could never be with her. Also – Disdemona’s own sudden racist and condemning comments towards the Moor would have a profound affect on how the Moor would view his wife. It would be interesting to see the turn of incredible boundless love to incredible speculation towards a person, eventually leading to the motivation to murder someone.
Prediction – The Moor will be killed by torture.
The sudden turn of the Ensign’s love to hatred for Disdemona is an interesting aspect because it reveals his distorted motivations and clear jealousy of the Moor. He will stop at no lengths so relieve himself of this grief, going as far to kill someone whom he possesses great love for, simply because he could never be with her. Also – Disdemona’s own sudden racist and condemning comments towards the Moor would have a profound affect on how the Moor would view his wife. It would be interesting to see the turn of incredible boundless love to incredible speculation towards a person, eventually leading to the motivation to murder someone.
Prediction – The Moor will be killed by torture.
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