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    Finally‚ the most effective way Iago poisons Othello’s mind is by changing the appearance of reality. He will cover it up with lies and Othello will be forced to believe him because he will be too submerged in doubt and suspicion to see the truth. In act 3‚ scene 3‚ when Cassion parts from Desdemona‚ Iago makes it appear as if Cassio “steal away so guilty-like”(Shakespeare‚ act 3‚ scene 3) because he did not want to be seen with Desdemona. While it appears really bad from Othello point of view‚ the

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    Shakespeare’s play Othello is manipulated to trust Iago rather than his wife. Iago uses fake evidence against Desdemona in an attempt to prove she is cheating on her husband. Iago uses racism and past experiences to persuade Othello into believing he is not good enough for his wife as well as her not being good enough for him. Othello choses to believe Iago over his wife for the reason that she has only her word to back up her story while Iago has hard evidence. Iago plants fake evidence in the form of a handkerchief

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    The character of Iago in Shakespeare’s "Othello" is possibly Shakespeare’s darkest character‚ not because he kills other characters but for his almost supernatural ability to manipulate the other figures of the play. He manipulates the other characters into following their own agendas and all the while coming closer to his goal of bringing Othello to his downfall. However‚ Iago needs an ally if he is going to destroy Othello‚ this comes in the form of Othello’s own inner demons. Othello foolishly

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    to “What’s Going on in Famous Characters’ Brains?” I am your host today‚ Mr. What. Now‚ I am glad to invite the greatest villains in Shakespeare’s and Golding’s writings. (Audiences clap hand enthusiastically. Spotlight on Iago and Jack. Host turns to the guests.) Host: Iago and Jack‚ your rising fames indeed captures everyone’s attention. Can you explain a little bit of the road to success and who would you like to thank for? Maybe you first‚ Jack? Jack: (pulls a meat from his pants and chews

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    Iago is not only an ingenious villain but also a manipulator with the utmost skill. Iago creates hatred and jealousy in Othello‚ tricks Cassio and makes a fool of Roderigo. He holds everyone that is important in his plans in the palm of his hand and he does with them as he so wishes. But how is this? How is one man able to manipulate so many and create so much hatred and jealousy that all sense is no more? Throughout the play‚ Iago makes the reasons‚ for why he is carrying out this evil plan‚ clear

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    and “lascivious moor” (I.i.42‚76). It is true that Othello is from Africa and could be considered a moor‚ but he never displays any sort of inappropriate sexual desires. Iago slings these racial epithets (and many others) toward Othello to undermine his personhood and to mock characteristics that are the heart of who Othello is. Iago does more than insult Othello’s appearance‚ but undermines the history and culture of Othello – his entire life and upbringing. Racial epithets are also used by characters

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    How is Iago Presented In Act 1‚ Scene 1 Of “Othello” “Othello” was a play written by William Shakespeare in 1603. This play is a tragedy written in iambic pentameter‚ with a noble hero named Othello and a devious villain called Iago. Iago changes the story for the worst as he causes Othello to commit suicide and murder his loyal wife because of his fatal flow which is jealousy. The opening of the play confuses the audience for Iago and Roderigo are arguing over Desdemona. The audience may also

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    Othello: Iago - "O‚ beware‚ my lord‚ of Jealousy" This essay is about William Shakespeare’s Othello. It focuses on Iago’s words to Othello‚ "O‚ beware‚ my lord‚ of Jealousy. It is the green-eyed monster." in act 3‚ scene 3 and just how important this warning was not only for Othello‚ but also for Roderigo and for Iago. Before considering the importance of Iago’s words‚ it is important to define what jealousy means. According to The New Lexicon Webster’s Encylopedic Dictionary of the English

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    by Iago’s vow "to set down the pegs"‚ which show his intentions to disrupt the harmony between them. When Iago and Roderigo are left alone together‚ Iago sees this as an opportunity to manipulate Roderigo by telling him that "Desdemona is directly in love with him" (him being Cassio)‚ because she must necessarily tire of Othello. However‚ although Roderigo finds it impossible to believe‚ Iago continues by supporting his allegation by overwhelming him with his arguments that Desdemona only fell in

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    “To what extent is Iago presented by Shakespeare as a tragic villain without any redeeming features?” From the very outset of “Othello” we are made aware that Iago is the villain of the play. In fact Iago is not only one of the most well-recognised villains‚ he is also the one character who is given the most dialogue out of all of Shakespeare’s work. One of the many reasons why the character of Iago is still appreciated and celebrated could possibly be because of the way that he was the embodiment

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