Othello Research Paper Essay Example
Literary Madness
Far more advanced for his time period, Shakespeare’s talent went unrecognized in the category of not just literature, but psychology as well. During the Elizabethan time period, it was unaware that a human could have psychological defects, let alone have characters who express these faults in a play. Shakespeare’s Othello was produced with two of the main characters having significant behavioral disorders. With a changing motive, the antagonist Iago expresses the symptoms of a narcissist and a sociopath by manipulating the protagonist Othello with lies about his wife. The infected Othello becomes caught up in Iago’s deception which causes him to show the traits of having low serotonin levels and appears to be going through couple’s distress. The sick mind of Iago uses manipulation, and deceit to promote jealousy within Othello, in hopes of causing a downfall in the Moore’s relationship with his wife.
The sick mind of Iago spit out cancerous thoughts that manipulated everyone he talked to. This began from the beginning of the play after Iago learned of the public announcement of Othello and Desdemona. Once everyone leaves the senate chamber, Iago has a soliloquy which first tells the audience of his plot against Othello. He planned to infect Othello’s mind by introducing the lie of Cassio having an affair with Desdemona. Cassio is a man that would be suspected of doing such, which creates a believable story. Iago goes on to say that people who are trusting of everyone, such as Othello, are easy to take advantage of. (Shakespeare, Othello Act I Scene III). Later on in the play, Iago begins his plan by planting the idea of Desdemona being unfaithful. Knowing that Othello would believe the words of a friend, Iago used deceit to put his plans in motion.
To continue with the infectious plan against the Moore, Iago must lie excessively to Othello. After lying about Desdemona’s affair, Othello needs proof of her infidelity. Quickly Iago spits out a lie
Far more advanced for his time period, Shakespeare’s talent went unrecognized in the category of not just literature, but psychology as well. During the Elizabethan time period, it was unaware that a human could have psychological defects, let alone have characters who express these faults in a play. Shakespeare’s Othello was produced with two of the main characters having significant behavioral disorders. With a changing motive, the antagonist Iago expresses the symptoms of a narcissist and a sociopath by manipulating the protagonist Othello with lies about his wife. The infected Othello becomes caught up in Iago’s deception which causes him to show the traits of having low serotonin levels and appears to be going through couple’s distress. The sick mind of Iago uses manipulation, and deceit to promote jealousy within Othello, in hopes of causing a downfall in the Moore’s relationship with his wife.
The sick mind of Iago spit out cancerous thoughts that manipulated everyone he talked to. This began from the beginning of the play after Iago learned of the public announcement of Othello and Desdemona. Once everyone leaves the senate chamber, Iago has a soliloquy which first tells the audience of his plot against Othello. He planned to infect Othello’s mind by introducing the lie of Cassio having an affair with Desdemona. Cassio is a man that would be suspected of doing such, which creates a believable story. Iago goes on to say that people who are trusting of everyone, such as Othello, are easy to take advantage of. (Shakespeare, Othello Act I Scene III). Later on in the play, Iago begins his plan by planting the idea of Desdemona being unfaithful. Knowing that Othello would believe the words of a friend, Iago used deceit to put his plans in motion.
To continue with the infectious plan against the Moore, Iago must lie excessively to Othello. After lying about Desdemona’s affair, Othello needs proof of her infidelity. Quickly Iago spits out a lie