Othello (Shakespeare) - Thug Notes Summary & Analysis
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I love how Sparky Sweets used his normal voice for reading the quotes. It was so weird haha
He's got a lovely, soothing voice all of a sudden, haha
His what?
This guy is single-handedly saving my ass in english literature
"What is this? The NFL?" I shouldn't be laughing but I thought that was pretty funny.
***** I don't drink anything now whenever I watch his videos because of one line from his Oedipus Rex video: "That means he's been p****** his Mama. His Mama! EW!"
holy shit, my sides are in pain from that line....
Yeah, I nearly spit take at that line, too. ahaha
Ikr, I started bursting out.
This play did weirdly foreshadow OJ
"Too bad Othello don't know love is something you can't see."
And that right there, hits you in the heart. Not race or Iago game playing, but Iago not being able to understand what Dr Swets says right there!
I'm doing Othello for A-levels, saw this, wasn't disappointed.
Fatty McDoubleDs Lol same!
I'm writing my paper today
Same! Year 13 mocks in 2 weeks.
Exam on Thursday...
Same
His reading voice is is so beautiful??
you know who I really feel bad for? the maids who have to clean the blood from all those killings
true dat
Wisecrack Thank God, Google was there to translate "true dat" into "true that"! I had no idea what you were saying!
Allen Meeks
Google translates Ebonincs now!?
*They don't pay the custodians of Shakespeare plays enough for this bullsh!t.*
ha ha ha veeeeeeeerrrrrrry funny isnt it
ur stupid
Wisecrack's scripts are always top shit. Never any slip ups. In a website filled with teenagers screaming "HELLO RUclips!" and flipping their arms around while babbling about bullshit, it's comforting to know there are successful channels with actual content and quality.
+Roger França *cough* jelously *cough*
so true
Cloud Dino Yeah
Sometimes, when I read a really good quote in a book I hear it in his analysis voice.
i wish your channel had been around when i was in highschool, it would have saved me from wasting my time with sparknotes. GOOD JOB, very easy to understand
iago was the original savage
"The definition of the true savage is that he laughs when he hurts you; and howls when you hurt him." - G. K. Chesterton
We are studying Othello right now in my English class! I'll have to show my teacher this video so he can play it for the whole class. It was thanks to him that I know about Thug Notes! He showed us the Macbeth Thug Notes when people were not quite grasping what was happening. These videos are very helpful. Keep it up!
Sparky, I love love LOVE Thug Notes. Thank you for making the classics cool!
No prob
@@WisecrackEDU I love Thug Notes. I can't wait for more in the future.
Julius Caesar, romeo and Juliet, Othello. Shakespeare had a suicide fetish.
you could say elizabethans love 'em some hardcore tragedies
There's no suicide in Julius Caesar.
@@johnlin2741 Two of the main characters, Cassius and Brutus, both commit suicide...
You're gonna be done quicker naming his tragedies without suicide
not jeffery epstein tho
Can't thank you enough man! English exam in 2 days, and you saved my life with this!
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Bro, this is some Michelangelo work. This is some 21st century masterpiece stuff you have here. Essays can be written alone on what you are doing, delivering, and realizing in the world. You are an artist the way you simplify the complex.
Seeing is believing, sure - but what did he see? That's one of Othello's major faults, that he thinks the eye cannot be fooled. And thus he is undone, by one who knows full well how easily it CAN.
"Damn, what is this? The NFL???" LOLOLOLLLL HAHAHA
OH MY GOD I LOST IT
Best. Summary. EVER !!
I don't get it ?
wtf does everybody die in every shakespeare work
yes
Not in his comedies.
Only in the really good plays.
Because he didn't want to write a sequel?
What are tragedies and historical plays without death?
For Christmas you guys should do a thug notes on "A Christmas Carol"
aenjgeal good idea
Wisecrack Thank you :D
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Last minute revision is really going well.
Iago is one of the most interesting villians ever conceived
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Oh yes! I love Othello, partly because Iago is my favourite bad guy in all of Shakespeare and, possibly, all of fiction. I mean, he is a Magnificent Bastard by any definition, and is arguably the template for a LOT of manipulative villains in modern fiction. He strives to always get other people to do his dirty work for him, but isn't afraid of dirtying his hands if necessary. He uses his wits and reputation to his advantage and is a truly Machiavellian character...the best part? *He gets away with it.*
Think about it; he kills two people himself. One of those, there's absolutely no evidence for so he would get away with THAT and the only one there's testimony of, it was his wife....and back in those days, a husband could kill his wife and MAYBE face a fine paid to her parents. The rest of it? He talked. There's no law against talking, so what are they going to convict him of? A lot of the time, he chose to word things so that he appeared to be counselling against violence...so, in a way, Iago wins. He gets rid of Othello, and probably gets away with it. *Iago Won.* That's what clinches it for me. He's a brilliant character, and the play itself is rich in both meaning and symbolism. But I won't go into that here. ;) :P
Iago is also my favorite bad guy, for all of the reasons you stated! But he does get caught in the end. As I tell my students, Iago's plan works but he doesn't get away with it. He's arrested at the end of the play, and will be tortured. After he refuses to tell Othello why he enacted this plan against him, he torments Othello one last time by refusing to explain himself with one of the coldest, most badass final lines ever: "Demand me nothing; what you know, you know/From hence forth I never will speak word." Then Gratiano says "Torments will ope your lips" and in the closing speech of play, Lodovico tells Cassio: "To you, lord governor/Remains the censure of this hellish villain/The time, the place, the torture: O, enforce it!" Also, they know that he murdered Roderigo because Cassio says that Roderigo revived enough before his death to say that they conspired in the murder attempt on Cassio, and that it was Iago who fatally wounded him (Roderigo). That plus Emilia's murder means we can infer that Iago will eventually be executed for murder. So Iago succeeded in all the ruination he planned and won in his revenge against Othello, but he pays the price for it in the end.
Ur insightful…a rarity.
To me, I think Iago kind of represents the serpent(Satan) in the Garden of Eden.
Tru dat
The Iago Touch: Everything he touches turns to shit
Bro they showed this in class man😂😂😭
I've watched over a dozen of these and I've been impressed by every single one. Super entertaining and funny as hell. Seriously, these are pure gold.
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There's a lot more to this play. I really wish they'd gone into the insider/outsider aspect of the play and how that effects the jealousy of Iago toward Othello as well as Othello's own insecurity in his position. It's such a dense play, but that is SO important that I was a little disappointed it wasn't addressed.
What do you mean by the insider outsider aspect?
Ha! The play was fresh in my mind when I wrote that comment and now I'm not sure what I meant either!
I *do* remember considering a much lengthier comment at the time, but choosing not to - thinking that would suffice for people who know the play. Boy was I wrong!
Having re-watched the video, I *think* what I was referring to was the fact that Othello is an outsider in Florentine society and this effects both himself and those around him.
Iago despises Othello because he shortcut the Florentine hierarchy and Othello is easily manipulated because of his temper, but also because he is subconsciously aware of the tenuous position his foreignness puts him in - despite the plaudits he receives.
That's a rather cursory explanation,but I think that explains my thinking at the time.
+CavemanSynthesizer thank you so much for replying! Besides his temper, is he also easily manipulated because of his trusting nature?
I'd say that's a fair assessment, but there are probably better people than I who could give REALLY in-depth insight.
You're right. Desdemona's pop-y gives it away at the start where the glass ceiling is for Othello. Venice is comfortable to an extent with a Moor in their society, but not that comfortable. Even to a simple soldier as Othello describes himself, this can't have failed to be prominent in his mind. It's no wonder he does actually have a way with words...like Iago... How else could he do well in this culture?
just came across this channel and I must say I marvel at your work brother.
I hate Iago but he was well scripted you can't help but love him. Also the wisdom. Advising Roderigo to get his so that when Desdemona becomes exhausted with this quick passion he may be at the ready and thus win her. He absolutely knows how to hunt, knows how to move chess pieces. Love this. Let's smarten up, yo!
I love how put himself as Othello lol
This is awesome! I didn't think it's possible for me to ever find Shakespeare interesting. Great job Sparky!
First video I see from Wisecrack and damn I love that dude
This is the first time I saw a complete video from you. I never saw an analysis like this! This will definitely make reading Othello a different experience and for the better. -Josh
2:22 "Damn what is this? The NFL?" BRUH YOU CAN'T COMPREHEND HOW MUCH I WAS ABOUT TO SPIT MY DR. PEPPER ALL OVER THE ROOM!
Great episode! I'd like to see more good vs. evil, and it doesn't look like you've covered Faust yet.
MashUpMasterVoivode We got Faust in a batch for the new year. Can't wait to cover it
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So Othello could be a criticism of pure empirical science, saying that correlation doesn't mean causation, and implicitly saying that faith sometimes is better than humanism?
sure, as long as you remember that your interpretation is no less subjective than anyone else's.
Correct: As long as words and sentences can be ambiguous, text interpretations will be subjective. It's all about evidence for interpretations and the meaning of them to get people on your side. My interpretation was of Thug Notes' interpretation ( haven't read Othello myself yet).
Kind of, but
*you can't see love*
and
*Honesty is the fundamental principle to any system*
Which this play lacks.
What are those 'rules'? I've never heard of them.
the fuck wot
What really impresses me about Othello (especially when it was written), is that is has absolutely nothing to do with race. They hate on Othello, not because he's black, but because he is not of noble birth.
^No, you're correct. African spirituality and the practices thereof were considered "of-Satan" to European Christians. Therefore since the Moore was black and of African decent, his religious conversion and loyalty to that faith was questioned by brobantio in a very disrespectful manner.
Richard Duryea Iago actually calls Othello a "black ram," saying to Brabantio that "a black ram is tupping your white ewe!" (The ewe, of course, being Desdemona.) It is absolutely to do with race, which makes it all the more important to discuss today. Of course there's more than that, but race is definitely a jumping-off point.
Also the witchcraft/black magic thing. e.g. BLACK magic. Not sure if that's what it really means but I wouldn't be surprised. (someone correct me.)
They use a lot of derogatory terms about his color and African origin there is most definitely a significant racial component to their hatred
I think racism/colorism and xenophobia all played a role in “Othello.” I also think Iago is a latent homosexual obsessed with Othello.
wolf4811 : the point is no one hated Othello (except Iago). He was a respected warrior. Desdemona’s father loved Othello but didn’t consider him the best match for her (which sadly turned out to be true.).
my english teacher showed this to the class while we were doing Othello and I couldn't believe how funny it was. I can't believe she hasn't gotten in trouble for that LOL!
this is very comprehensive, thank you
I really love this, especially going to school in Harlem all my teachers always say I can relate to Shakespeare's plays but now hearing it like this, it makes more sense lol
Where was this video when I was writing finals last month? Great video by the way.
Nice, my favourite Shakespeare play.
Do all of the Canterbury Tales please
me doing positive procrastination for my English exam tomorrow
Shakespeare be like Michael Bay of the time bruh
Spi Rale agree ...
I think you did a great job simplifying a complicated plot. You took the play and made it funny to watch gangsta terms and followed it with a clear cut analysis of some key players. Thanks for the video.
"what is this the nfl?" lmfao
This was the best series on this channel, please bring it back :(
There's a line in Othello about a drinker "now a sensible man, by and by a fool, presently a beast" that pretty much covers it.
thug's the goat when it comes to explaining all of this. he should be a role model for other thugs.
Best analysis I've ever heard,and with no fillers.
Thank you for making shakespeare plays easier to understand. you truly are a life saver
As someone who's looking into making film, I am going to ow so much to your shared wisdom
please don't stop.... the funniest yet enlightening shit I've seen in awhile lmao
Hahaha, "what's this, the NFL. " lmao hahaha
Man, these just gettin better and better. Thanks Sparky.
good thing i watched it now i can watch the play online and have a understanding of what it is about!
LOVE LOVE your 1812 closing! I stay for that.
I'm an AP Lit teacher in Phoenix and I love your work!!! Could you do a thug notes on All the Pretty Horses???? I'd love to show my students.
I'm doing act 5 scene 2 for competition and needed some more knowledge on it and came across this.........HELLS YES no more boring summaries xP
Othello directed by quentin Tarantino. Ohyeah, He already did!
I'm starting to need to translate these videos just as much as I need to translate the original text. Some of this slang is ridiculous, I love it
Bahahaha! I know what you mean! But yeah. They’re awesome.
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Didn't understand Othello at all before this, thanks so much!
I have been waiting so long for this! Thanks :)
I am absolutely sharing this with my Shakespeare class. This was beyond excellent.
+Gabrielle Scibetta i was learning about christopher marlowe dr faustus and didnt know a thing about it. and found a wise crack on that and it was hillarious and also set the foundation to my study!!1
This may be a rather obscure request, but I would love nothing more than to see you cover "The Lathe of Heaven" by Ursula K. LeGuin.
Can you do King Lear?
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I read this my senior year. My teacher gave us this article called The Silence of Iago, which was great at showing the religious themes in the play.
Better than SparkNotes -- only took 5 minutes and I understand much better. Thank you! Funny too.
Lost it at "What is this the NFL?" so true haha. Othello is such a sad story, your analysis is excellent as usual!
how about Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes?
i love this!!!i only see the analysis of books ive read and see things a did not when i read it the first time!!
Another great Thug Notes. :) Are you ever going to a "behind the scenes" video?
Please do Victor Hugo's Hunchback of Notre-Dame! I'd love to see my favorite book as a thug notes
this is one of the most accurate reviews I've seen, great job!
I have to write an essay tomorrow analyzing othello and it's worth 10% of my grade. Thank you for putting this up!
I'm teaching this play right now, and you pretty much nailed it. Awesome stuff. Othello doesn't trust the one he should trust more than anyone (his new wife) and trusts the one he shouldn't trust at all (Iago) the most. Iago plays everyone though, so I guess Othello shouldn't feel too bad. The whole play, people are calling Iago honest when he is anything but. Great stuff. Keep 'em coming.
I would love to see your analysis on Waiting for Godot.
From Phoenix Wright?
EricLeafericson It's a play by Samuel Becket, you pleb.
Gaydolf Schmitler You realize that was a joke, right?
EricLeafericson Your face is the joke, bro.
Waiting for Godot is the biggest waste of time. Terrible play.
Lol!. I am looking at these thug notes just to make it fun for my homework assignment! I am actually learning a lot it makes sense!. It is very helpful!
2:20 *"Damn what is this? The NFL?"*
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Priceless, Sparky, Priceless.
This was a great commentary. I do have to mention, in a constructive fashion, I hope, that the occasional flashes of giant typography were very distracting. But maybe that is because I am old and weary of life. Maybe it helps the youngsters. This had some real laugh-out-loud moments too, which makes it even more fun to watch. Thanks for a great ep!
I respectfully disagree on the flashes of large type. I found those to be consistently hilarious.
Do the Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allen Poe! Do it!
That's more of a short story than a novel, though I do love that story!
I blame that movie for always imagining Gilbert Gottfried saying all the Iago lines when we were doing Othello back in high school... :D
sqwack! Though I do hate him as I do hell's pains, Yet for necessity of present life, I must show out a flag and sign of love, which is indeed but sign. (said in Giblert Gottfried voice)
Maybe they should do a Shakespearean play about the NFL...
I love it when the words flash up! Please do A Little Princess!
Please do an episode on Greg Egans "Distress". It's such a great book and today it is more relevant than ever.
Speaking of "I am what I am", you should do I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison!
Yes, I agree, that's a brilliant short story
why did this help me more than 3 weeks of discussing this book in ap english class
Consider Othello's position: he's an alien in Venice. He's dark-skinned, Muslim (?), and he knows he's accepted only as long as he can whip the Turks. Maybe he doesn't feel worthy of Desdemona because of this, which makes it easy for Iago to manipulate him.
It's been said that if you traded the protagonists of 'Hamlet' and 'Othello' there would be no tragedies. Othello would have immediately taken his revenge on Claudius, and Hamlet would have seen through Iago.
i have a 6 page paper due monday and this honestly helped
I love how you photoshop the emotions on your own face instead of just taking more pictures.
This is a highly entertaining and surprisingly educational take on Othello! Great stuff man! Nice job on catching that Exodus quote from the bible!
Exactly what i was looking for, good vid
You make me want to be an English teacher, solely so I can use this to teach with.
I've never thought about presenting Shakespeare in this way, but it's cool 'cause it's funny and insightful! I like it a lot!
The NFL reference though!! XD loved the series, especially with Lord Of The Flies, The Great Gatsby, Romeo and Juliet, and can't forget Animal Farm. Keep up the great work man!