the army. It was well known that Cassio and Othello were extremely close friends and it was even rumored that they may have been something even closer than that. So‚ Cassio‚ distressed at the loss of his closest friend‚ is now seeking help from Desdemona. She may very well be the only one who can save him now‚ and get him back into Othello’s good graces. However‚ if Cassio doesn’t get reinstated‚ then that means there would be
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universal themes of jealousy‚ prejudice and illusion to be explored. Shakespeare explores the conflicts jealousy cause through the characterization of Othello‚ the machinations of antagonist Iago‚ and the deaths of those who are innocent‚ Desdemona and Emilia. Jealousy is the key cause of the machinations of Iago which causes Othello’s tragic downfall. In Act 1‚ Iago displays jealousy of Cassio as he was passed over for promotion to lieutenant. His plotting with Roderigo reveals his antagonism towards
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lieutenancy instead of himself. He also believes that Othello has "Done his office" or slept with his wife Emelia. These two reasons cause Iago to "Hate the Moor"‚ and ultimately plot his revenge against him. Iago hints to Othello that his wife‚ Desdemona‚ has been unfaithful to him and is having an affair with Cassio. This causes Othello to begin suspecting such things have occured and the poison begins to take affect. However‚ Although Othello has complete trust in Iago’s honesty‚ he will not
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understanding and manipulating the desires of those around him that makes him both a powerful‚ evil and interesting character. I think that Iago represents those in society who desire power and vengeance. Desdemona is a more plausible‚ well-rounded figure than much criticism has given her credit for. Desdemona is at times a submissive character‚ most notably in her willingness to take credit for her own murder. Jealousy has the power to destroy. It destroys both Iago‚ jealous that Michael Cassio has received
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"Othello" is not simply a play. It shows people how jealousy and hateful treachery can drive anyone to tragic end. In this play‚ the main character is Othello. He is introduced as a tragic hero whose stories of hardships endeared him to his new bride Desdemona. She is truly in love and devoted in trust to Othello. Iago has a reputation for honesty and uses it for dishonest purposes. He is a smart person‚ but he has a very high opinion of himself‚ takes delight in his own evil. He knows that he cannot
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murders his one and only love‚ Desdemona‚ out of pure passion. His name is held up by a black stick representing how Iago is keeping him in the fishbowl‚ never letting Othello escape from this web of
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the William Shakespeare’s Othello‚ Desdemona‚ the protagonist’s wife is a bold courageous woman that is an example of the break from tradition. In Othello‚ the tragic hero Othello is a highly esteemed general in the service of Venice. He is depicted as being a Moor; someone not belonging to the society he dwells in and his appearance is different from the Venetians. The play is surrounded by the manipulation and trickery that the antagonist‚ Iago generates. Desdemona is the loving wife of Othello but
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of great tragedy in the late 1600’s. General Othello was slain by himself; after he strangled his wife to death. Gratiano had said that Iago was guilty of manipulating many people including Othello which all lead up to the murders of Emilia (Iago’s wife)‚ Desdemona (Othello’s wife) and Othello’s suicide. Iago also had a part in the death of Roderigo‚ a person who had got into the mix by simply being in love. Before Othello’s death‚ he had spoken about how he does not want people to think that it
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unapproved marriage between Othello and Desdemona. Iago’s want to ruin Othello’s life is due to Othello promoting Cassio over himself‚ and also that Othello might have slept with Emilia‚ Iago’s wife. The rising action begins as Iago sets his plan into motion through using Rodrigo‚ Desdemona’s rejected admirer‚ to bring down Cassio and begin to place doubt into Othello’s mind. The climax is fulfilled once Iago has successfully convinced Othello that Desdemona is unfaithful through use of the handkerchief
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compassion in Iago’s life leads him to be to be profoundly resentful and cold hearted towards other people‚ love and even friendship. He never lets his guard down for he feels he cannot trust anyone. Even though Iago is a married man‚ him and his wife Emilia are not in a loving relationship. Iago does not respect her or any other women. The lack of respect Iago has for women allows him to treat his wife unfairly and speak to her in a manner no man in love ever would. Iago will tell his wife to shut up
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