Othello

William Shakespeare famous play Othello has many reenactments. The play deals with a black man named, Othello. He is betrayed by someone who he entrusts and believes his wife is cheating on him. He now suspects the person who is supposed to have his back; is the same one going behind it, sleeping with his wife. In the end he murders his true love and then commits suicide. We watched three movie versions of the play. The Othello 1952 shows the play, but it was hard to follow. There was a barrier in understanding what was being said during the movie.  The reenactment of Othello 1995 made it easier for me to follow. The story from the 1952 Othello was slightly different. Despite this, they both portrayed the same message. The movie O 2001 shows a more present day display of the movie.  This was the best modernization as it relates to young people. After watching the different movies of Othello I have gained a deeper appreciation of William Shakespeare literature.

-Lorenza Carey