A Comparison Between Othello and Macbeth - Why These Two Plays Are Difficult to Compare in Terms of Topic Concerning Conscience

A Comparison Between Othello and Macbeth - Why These Two Plays Are Difficult to Compare in Terms of Topic Concerning ConscienceComparing Shakespeare's Macbeth to Shakespeare's Othello in terms of topic concerning conscience is the most basic concept. But it is not only that which makes them different.Othello is the most typical Shakespearean example of acting without thinking. To answer the question whether Othello's inability to think about what he was doing, prevented him from acting well, is actually simple. To say whether thinking can indeed help us in the performance of our actions is the first part of this comparison.To answer the question whether Macbeth's notion to choose his prey as a means to avenge his wife was even justified or even appropriate in this context, is also quite simple. For Macbeth, Iago's shadow looms over him and he could be more likely to be killed if he allows his lover Lady Macbeth to see what will happen if he is killed. In Shakespeare's Macbeth, he kno ws the consequences but does not want to be the one to make his wife suffer.Comparing the final act of Macbeth's life with Othello's, in terms of the issue concerning conscience, is the next and most crucial stage. Here, we can talk about the difference between Othello's pain before he makes a decision to act and Macbeth's pain after he has decided to kill for revenge. We can also talk about the fact that we tend to experience more pain than pleasure in the presence of temptation.In Shakespeare's Macbeth, the temptations have changed. The real issue is the non-conscience's knowledge that he has to kill now. Both Othello and Macbeth need the gratification of their own urges as they try to solve the problem of conflicting impulses.Alternative dilemma is the next most important stage. In the case of Shakespeare's Macbeth, the motives are of a strong sort and act by himself. Even though he also recognizes the importance of the Othello, they are both convinced of the necessity to do some thing in order to prove that they are not cowards. This kind of situation does not exist in the case of Othello.In both plays, the dilemma of conscience makes the existence of temptation in the course of the tragedy unclear. Macbeth's death is in defiance of Othello's protests. Othello's death was preceded by the anticipation of the possibility of torture. It is the presence of these contrasting elements in Macbeth's case that make the conflict of conscience become the most predominant one.Alternative forms of dilemma, such as making an argument, recognizing a solution, acting by choice or at the cost of human life are also important to compare. In Macbeth, his defense lawyer is not needed to lead him to his decision of death because of his memory of a wife and the impending death of his son. Othello, because of the inability of his friend to act by virtue of his mental incapacity, could not lead him to a better solution.