Compare and Contrast How the Main Protagonists Experience Being Outsiders Within Their Respective Societies.

Comp ar and contrast how the main protagonists experience beingness aliens inside their respective societies. The experience of being out-of-doorrs is explored by William Shakespeare in Othello, Emily Bronte in Wuthering high and Robert browning in his Dramatic Monologues. Shakespeare explores the theme of alienation through a character considered an outsider by the well-disposed club in which he lives in. as well as Emily Bronte explores Heathcliff and the obstacles he faces at Wuthering Heights. Brownings Dramatic Monologues illustrate the minds of psychotic raw siennas who are all possessive and delusional.In all the three texts the outsiders are spurned and are to an extent responsible for their own localization in the society. maculation some are underprivileged others deprive and almost punish themselves for non being accepted. The characters within the three texts are undoubtedly affected by their otherness and feel ostracised by those who surround them. In Wu thering Heights, Heathcliff is an outsider beca hold he is never accepted as part of the Earnshaw family. He is described as a dark-skinned gypsy and this prevents him from being acknowledged as a foster blood brother to Catherine and Hindley.Mr Earnshaw was the only character Heathcliff could trust, however Hindley began to terro splay and pervert him which made him feel unwanted. He labelled him as a average interloper and an imp of Satan. However, the most eccentric aspect of Heathcliffs character is his shape. He is referred to as simply Heathcliff and does not carry the Earnshaws last name, as he is not blood related. Further more(prenominal) the name Heathcliff is a name of a deceased son of Mr Earnshaw, therefore Heathcliff is pull inn as an inferior character who is deprived of a sense of identity.Similarly in Shakespeares Othello the protagonist is a black military man, provided unlike Heathcliff he is considered to be a noble and respectful soldier amongst the Veneti an people. Othello seems to be proud of his heritage and his achievements and although he is a foreigner, he is seen as a useful character that can bring success to the city of Venice. From the ascendent of the play he is referred to as a moor and thick lips by both Iago and Roderigo. This may imply that Iago and Roderigo are simply jealous that an outsider can receive so much recognition from their own people.Both Othello and Heathcliff are labelled for their differences by characters that see no place for them in the community. Othellos vocation is not the only aspect of his life that is envied by characters his join to Desdemona evidently causes problems with her father, Brabantio, but also fuels Iagos jealousy and hate. Brabantio accuses Othello of enchanting his fille and using witchcraft to lead her astray as she would not cave in loved him voluntarily. It seems contradictory to allow Othello to fight the citys sieges, but oppose his marriage to a Venetian woman.Othellos marriage to Desdemona grants him a theoretical citizenship, where he would rescue to be recognised as a Venetian. Othello is a powerful figure within the society and it is patent that he favours it above whatsoever nation. In spite of this, Brabantio, and Iago in particular, feel that this is an usurpation of their thinkry. His otherness impedes him from being an equal and although he is seen as a complete(a) military leader, society would not accept his kinship with Desdemona.Likewise Heathcliffs relationship with Catherine cannot be accepted by society, but unlike Othello, Heathcliff is not a respected or useful member of society thus society cannot tolerate someone they wont benefit from. Robert Brownings Dramatic Monologues illustrate the minds of characters that become psychotic and aim to possess their lovers. My become Duchess presents a manipulative and heartless Duke, who is completely made redundant by his wife. Browning presents the Duke as a character who lacks re morse and whose jealous temper introduce us to dark and sinister qualities.He portrays his character as open and ignorant even after the death of his wife. Brownings select of not allowing the Duke to blame himself for his failed marriage and realising that he is an outsider builds on the word picture of a psychotic character that ordain not rehabilitate any time soon. Heathcliff similarly does not accept that he is in the molest. I do hate him- I am wretched I have been a fool Isabella nets the extent to which her naiveness has played a usage in Heathcliffs evil intention. Heathcliff on the other hand his not regretful for the way he used Isabella as a convey to an end and his plan to terro stand Hindley and Edgar.The Duke has not realised how his actions had an impact on his wife, not mentioning that he himself killed her. He is not sorry for the way he behaved but Isabella on the other hand has realised her wrong doing and is at this point regretful. Both Heathcliff an d the Duke continue to live life on the outside and have not taken the opportunity of renewing themselves to be accepted. The Duchess jilted the Duke by disregarding the expensive gifts he brought for her. Heathcliff too is rejected by Catherine and later by Isabella. How very black and cross you lookAnd how- how shady and grim But thats because Im used to Edgar and Isabella Linton. Catherine has begun to withdrawnness herself from Heathcliff because shes realised that there would be a possibility of the twain living as beggars, while life with Edgar will aid Heathcliff to rise. He therefore no longer had someone on the alike(p) wavelength as him. This ulterior motive Catherine had, which she believed would reward both her and Heathcliff, demonstrates Catherines naivety to the social structure of the Victorian era and the limitations set by society.The vote counter in The Last Ride Together is also rejected by his mistress but in contrast his acceptance of this makes him dissi milar to the Duke and Heathcliff. In this poem Browning portrays human success and the limitations people face. Although the lovers life has been meant for fails, he has accepted his fate with his mistress and so accepts his sorrow of not being able to get her as part of his success. Othello on the other hand has major success in wooing Desdemona which could suggest that the rejection and success these characters receive could reflect the extent to which they are seen as outsiders.Porphyrias lover is depicted as an outsider like the Duke but the cashier in this poem is far more psychotic. Brownings use of language indicates that Porphyria is from a higher class than her lover gay scatter, dripping cloak and shawl, soiled gloves paints an image of a wealthinessy and free woman. There is a clear exsert of class and wealth in both of these Browning poems and it seems to be the root of the problems faced by the lovers. In Wuthering Heights money and power is also a major issue whi ch causes the unfortunate events endured by the protagonist.When Heathcliff returns to the Heights as a gentleman in dress and aspect rather than a scavenger, there is a rise in his wealth and power. Although he abuses his new status to follow out is evil intention, he has conformed and it now appears that he is compliant. Unlike Heathcliff, Porphyrias lover doesnt conform so that he feels up to par to Porphyria, kinda his jealousy of her escalates into put to death. Wealth and class are important issues to address when considering the position of an outsider. Othellos otherness is overlooked because his power and status dictates his class and wealth and his overall reputation.On the other hand the Duke believed that his wealth was enough for his wife. His psychopathic spirit separated him from the Duchess, restricting her liberty and autonomy. The Duchess position as a deficient wife could have menace the Dukes role as her stop up and made her a liability to his wealth and r eputation. In comparison, Heathcliff is also a threat and his otherness makes him, not only an outcast but a menace to the established system. Edgar Linton dislikes the fact that Heathcliff is interfering with the already constructed and workable social constitution by behaving in a way that suits him.Edgar Lintons chemical reaction to Catherine welcoming a runaway servant as a brother proves that his presence can cause conflict within the family unit as well as the community. I shall be as dirty as I please and I like to be dirty, and I will be dirty. Bronte uses particular language to display a baulker and inflexible character whose principles dominate his logic. The semi colon and comma suggests that Heathcliff is onerous to convince both Catherine and himself that his decision to remain an outsider is the right choice. Desdemona is equally a threat to Othello as she is able to tarnish his reputation which defines him as a man.Iago has made Othello believe this but it is in fac t Iago who feels threatened by Othellos success and achievements. Iago may not want to rise in social superiority but seeing someone being regarded as an honourable character makes him resentful. The science laboratory describes a psychotic and revengeful female character whose husband favoured Pauline and Elise, other women besides her. Browning uses religious references to create an image of the narrator before she became a deranged outsider. Empty church, to pray paragon in, the narrator has lost her corporate trust in Christianity and her plan to kill proves this.Killing goes against one of the Ten Commandments, Thou shall not kill. No proper Christian will contemplate murder knowing that it is against their religion. This could suggest that the narrator has lost her faith in God after losing out on love. Christianity also says Thou shall not sacrifice adultery and her ex lover broke this commandment. The narrator here is foolish as she is trying to make two wrongs a righ t because despite her ex lover committing adultery her plan to kill will not make things right. Shakespeares use of imagery draws attention to the division amid black and white or good and bad between Othello and Desdemona.When Othellos views begin to resemble Iagos, he becomes cynical about women and relationships. His race becomes more of a problem and Desdemona is referred to as that cunning whore of Venice instead of a fine/fair woman. Her name that was fresh is now drear and black as mine own face, Desdemona is now seen by Othello as an outsider as much as he is seen as an outsider by Iago. He views himself and Desdemona forbidly due to his presumption of her infidelity. Desdemonas actions have reflected on Othello and this has made him almost blames himself for being an outsider and curiously for being black.Iago convinced Othello that Desdemona would want somebody more like herself, white, nerve class and defiantly someone who can be acknowledged by her father as an app ropriate suitor. It could be said that he views himself and Desdemona negatively because he doesnt fit the requirements Iago created and made him believe. The narrator in The Laboratory however does not perceive herself in a negative way. I am here she thinks she has outsmarted her ex lover and his mistress but has failed to realise that she is an outsider and her actions are those of an immensely psychotic and jealous person.This has made her see her ex lovers relationship with his mistress as negative instead of understanding that she will soon be in the wrong too. Porphyrias lover is similarly in denial as he has convinced himself that his actions can be justified. No pain felt she this iterate shows that the lover is adamant his actions have not caused any problems. I am quite sure she felt no pain, here he tries to manipulate himself into thinking his actions were correct by eliminating any doubts in his mind. Iago greatly benefits from this tactic by using it on Othello but P orphyrias lover is trying to control himself and his mind.He has an inability to differentiate right from wrong as well as not being able to distinguish his trance from reality. Browning presents this as the beginning of the poem by using miserable fallacy and personification to describe his jealous and irrational character,tore the elm-tops raze for spite. Browings use of verbs such as awake and bait compares human qualities to that of nature, the wind destroys the elm-tops but Porphyrias lover goes further than this and commits murder. The compass is personified to reflect the lovers characteristics and so the coming events are pretty foreshadowed.To conclude, the main characters in all the three texts experience alienation within their respective societies. While for some it is due to their psychological impairments others do not quite fit in the social establishment. They are expected to keep within their boundaries as they may cause disturbances to the community. It can b e suggested that the outsiders own morals and values are being pushed by which may force them to conform. Bibliography Spark notes York notes advance Othello and Wuthering Heights www. elitenotes. com Work count 2,176