Blog Entry 21

For the scene response I chose a U-tube clip of Othello directed by Oliver Parker where Othello is played by actor Laurence Fishborn. The video begins just prior to Othello taking his own life where he is speaking to the group of men in the room and pleading his case and this is having a profound emotional effect on a few of the men who appear to have tears in their eyes as they witness the deep pain and sadness that Othello is feeling. Once Othello has said all he is going to say he abruptly stabs himself and crawls on the bed as the men all stand and watch. As we read the story Othello and watch the video clips we knew that the story was building up to a tragic climax and this particular video clip does a good job of showing us that dramatic conclusion. Laurence Fishborn also does a good job of projecting the anger, misery, and sadness that Othello must have been feeling that ultimately caused him to take his own life.