Essay on Othello Suffering and the Death of Ivan Ilynch

Essay on Othello Suffering and the Death of Ivan Ilynch

Introduction

Both the stories of Othello and that of “The Death of Ivan Illynch” communicate to the reader the aspects of pain and suffering. The tragedy of Othello is perhaps one of the most important works of William Shakespeare. The writer of this play is believed to have initiated the play in 1603. Othello as a protagonist in the play by Shakespeare relays to the reader the suffering he underwent in his childhood (Bradley 6). This suffering further is manifested due to Othello’s activities in the battle that led him to having a cold heart. In this play, the writer depicts the life of Othello in diverse perspectives.

Shakespeare relays the reader of the personal life of Othello. In his narrative, he shows one that Othello was married to Desdemona. Despite being, married Othello underwent many life challenges. Some of these challenges relate to his mental conflicts, conflicts within their relationship (Tolstoy 3). In relation to “The Death of Ivan Illynch” the story portrays aspects of death as well as suffering. From this novella, one comes to the realization of the emotions Ivan’s family members felt after his death. The story is a masterpiece product of Leo Tolstoy. This novella became complete in the year 1870s.

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The story in this novella dwells on the death of a 45-year-old high court judge of the 19th century. The story is on the other hand, bases on the culture of Russia during the period. The writer relays to the audience the story of Ivan Ilyich. In the novella, Ivan lives a good life despite having a bad relationship with his wife. It is therefore, while hanging curtains in their new apartments that Ivan gets injuries (Readers, 14). As a man of status Ivan’s actions shows that he was a man proud of his status to personally, hang those curtains without an idea that this act will end his life. Because of his injuries, he developed a strange pain and taste in his mouth that would not disappear. This was the beginning of his suffering.

Despite consulting all doctors available, Ivan’s condition worsened and it became apparent that he was dying. It was not clear why such a man of status could fall ill abruptly and suffer. A further look at the narrative reveals to the reader some records of terror and trauma Ivan faced. Ivan faces both physical and emotional pain. He cannot comprehend his situation to the point where he insinuates his death. This therefore, led him to spend his last three days of his life screaming. However as the end of his life draws near Ivan sees a beacon of light and begins to evaluate his personal life. It is in this situation that he becomes calm and realizes that he indeed did not live a better life but lived for his selfish needs.

Othello’s Suffering

Othello as part of Shakespeare works was written next to Hamlet. Othello is an important figure in the society. He is large and of grand influence. In this narrative, Othello is depicted as an individual towering above the rest. It is therefore, important to note that Othello level of authority in the society made others feared him of evil rather than with human passion (Bradley 5). The narrative of Othello on the other hand, portrays the passion of pain and tragedy. The suffering of Othello begins through his own personal misery. Othello’s war within himself, have led him struggle to reconcile between emotions of jealousy and love. According to him, he has a personal pain for losing his love Desdemona to another man.

Othello says that his pure love that he states as “fountain” has come under pollution. He cannot comprehend the face of Desdemona. He states that even though Desdemona is a fair woman she is also a weed (Bradley 11). Othello becomes upset on learning that Desdemona is getting married while he had asked her father for a hand in marriage. At the begging of the narrative, we can see the officer complaining to Lago as to why he never told him of such developments. Lago however, dislikes Othello on various grounds.

The first reason being that Othello promoted a younger officer in his place, and the fact that he belief that, Othello slept with his wife Emilia. His replacement is a mere tactician with no real battle experience. The first instance of pain one comes across is the presence of Desdemona being a pain to Othello. Audiences have to sympathize on the events between Othello and Desdemona. In the narrative when Othello try to send her away, she tries to defend herself. As he leaves, he speaks to her. He tells her that he took her in because she resembled a certain “cunning whore” of Venice.

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