Module C – Othello, and The Great Gatsby (Nolan)

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Intro: Representing aspects of one’s society is crucial in assuring that your text will persevere throughout history. This can only be achieved through the use of numerous literary devices. “Othello” is a Shakespearean drama which explores aspects of the composer’s society through the use of soliloquies and dramatic ironies. He explores the themes of jealousy, and how it influences people’s actions, as well as the racism prevalent in the Elizabethan era. “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald is another text which explores themes such as hope and the disintegration of values, as well as exploring the outcomes of people’s hopes. This is achieved through the use of devices such as motif and allusions.