his wife Desdemona‚ he did this so he could possibly be with her due to the love he has for her. Iago knew he had Othellos trust and that he’d believe mostly anything he would tell or say to him. He knew this was the way to manipulte Othello. Iago started his plan by telling Othello that his lieutenant Cassio and his wife Desdemona were having an affair with eachother. Iago had chosen Cassio due to him
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it to Desdemona as their first gift.
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As with many of William Shakespeare’s various plays‚ Othello contains many soliloquies that enhance the play‚ bringing dramatic suspense and action for the audience‚ whilst at the same time‚ providing crucial information about the plot of the play and in the direction it is heading in. These soliloquies help the audience to understand that particular character as well as giving an insight to what that character is thinking. Not only do the soliloquies in Othello do that‚ the soliloquies also happen
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course of the book‚ the relationship of Emilia and Iago take an interesting route in which defines the role of women and more importantly Emilia’s imperfections. During the Shakespearean era women were expected to be obedient and self-sacrificing. This is portrayed in the character of Emilia; although she is emotionally abused by her husband she continues to love him unconditionally. Emotions and the meaning of love are neglected and abused. Shakespeare uses Emilia to demonstrate how women in abusive
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Othello - Notes on Play * Takes place over three days * “Double time” * Quick same and location changes→ speed up the plot and tension * Domestic * Evil = Othello in one word * Why does Othello choose to believe what Iago says about his wife’s faith‚ and not Desdemona’s → Iago’s only evidence is a handkerchief → Tells us that Othello is easily manipulated * Raises the question of what Othello’s relationship is with Iago? Things to think about when reading the text:
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characters that are going to manipulate and be manipulated. The play according to Shakespearean Criticism is “a character driven domestic tragedy of jealousy and deception.” The power of persuasion and manipulation is seen by Othello‚ Emelia and Desdemona‚ but mainly Iago. Iago uses persuasion to manipulate others in order to protect themselves‚ lead another down a path of destruction‚ and lastly out of greed. Iago seems to have all the answers to everyone’s problems and is the ultimate manipulator
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Through the character of Emilia‚ Shakespeare represents women as victims of the patriarchal society in which they live‚ mistreated by men who abuse their position of authority. Grennan (283) contends that despite Emilia conforming to the image of the perfect wife‚ she still is an ‘abused victim of patriarchal authority’‚ being treated cruelly by Iago as nothing more than an ‘object to be used and disregarded’ at his own pleasure. This is demonstrated as Iago humiliates Emilia by publically berating
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the evil force in the story. It is possible that Iago too is not meant to be taken literally‚ but to show the influence of evil in the characters. The characters who act on the influence of evil received their punishment: Roderigo‚ who loves Desdemona‚ goes on to die because of that; Cassio‚ who drinks too
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The way in which Shakespeare portrayed women is solely based on the era he lived in and the general expectation of women and their actions. In Othello there are only three women: Desdemona‚ Emilia and Bianca. In general‚ men considered women as their possessions and the only power a women had was sexual power. However‚ towards the end of the play Shakespeare shows he has complete respect for women and we see them begin to gain more respect for themselves. There is a small sign they are beginning
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found himself was apt and true”. In the end there is doubt as to who is responsible for the tragedy that occurs. This tragedy is where Iago murders Emilia and Roderigo and Othello murders Desdemona and commits suicide. The end of the play suggests that it is Othello who is responsible for the tragedy that unfolds as it was him that ended up murdering Desdemona and committing suicide. However there are times that suggest to the audience that Iago can be held responsible as he uses his skill in manipulating
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