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Hatred In Othello
Introduction: Why art thou tragedy? Othello and Desdemona are being torn apart by Iago. Iago is an example of hatred. Individuals can be examples of the complex issues in society. Othello represents are hard worker who is experiencing success and is at the top. Desdemona represents going against the norm and being rejected by her family when she is with Othello. Iago represents the hatred, and envy and will do anything to tear down others success to make himself look better. Iago is miserable. Misery always likes company. He wants everyone's life to be miserable just like his. His product resulted in a massive tragedy. We as people need to be wary of people like Iago. The Handkerchief is a major symbol in the play. The handkerchief represent Othello and Desdemona's love and union. When Iago stole the handkerchief this endangered the stability of this union. Othello allowed Iago´s claim to cloud his judgement when Iago proved that Cassio and Desdemona's handkerchief. Emilia was Iago’s wife and served Desdemona. Emilia goes through a breakthrough in character because she was at first allowed her husband to treat her poorly, initially naive, and was very brave toward the end of the play.
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Emilia symbolizes most common people like us before her newfound assertiveness. In Act 3 Scene 3,Iago calls Emilia a “foolish wife”(page 161). Emilia allowed Iago to treat her disrespectfully. In Act 3, Scene 3, Iago pushes her and shows no signs of affection(page 163). Furthermore, in Act 2 Scene 1, Iago indicates to Emilia that he does not respect her. Emilia asks “What would you write about me if you decided to write a poem in praise of me?”(page 87). Iago replies “No, I wouldn’t.”Emilia allowed Iago to treat her poorly. We should treat people the way we wish to be treated. Iago defy this
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