Throughout literature‚ villains have always played important roles. Even though it is true that a great villain has to be relatable‚ the most important factor is creating a character that the reader truly hates or fears. In Othello‚ every action or event stems from one of Shakespeare’s simplest characters‚ Iago. Within the first scene‚ Iago is introduced as the main antagonist. His purpose is to elevate himself and preserve his manhood through means of manipulation‚ as well as emphasizing the themes
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Othello‚ a play written by William Shakespeare in 1603‚ is a tragedy that was driven by both vindictiveness and racial prejudice. Iago is the antagonist of the play who persuades Othello into thinking that Desdemona‚ Othello’s wife‚ is committing adultery behind his back. Through the story‚ we will be able to identify adultery as the main theme of the play‚ and it plays a major role in Iago’s plan to destroy Othello. Iago can be characterized as a very malicious and manipulative character who uses
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It has ended‚ Othello and Desdemona has died. Iago is now to be torture and executed. Lodovico tells Iago to “Look on the tragic loading of this bed: this is thy work.” (Act 5 Scene 2:359-260) Before the execution Iago begs to be given a fair trial‚ and so it is done. The Duke of Venice as the “Judge”‚ Iago is given 20 minutes to give his defense speech. The Duke slams the gavel to hurry Iago up. Iago stands and starts off by saying “Thy honour‚ I am v’ry grateful yond thee has’t given me this chance
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regarded in military circles? 5. Why is Brabantio so against having Othello for a son-in-law? Does he seem to blame his daughter for running off with this man? Would he feel differently if Desi had run off with another man? Scene iii 1. How does Desdemona respond when Brabantio confronts her? What other approach to the problem could she have taken? 2. How does the Duke seem to feel about the problem of Desi and Othello? Who do you think he sympathizes with? 3. According to Othello‚ when did Desi
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and automatically echo‚ “Think so‚ Iago?” (IV.i.1–2). Iago then introduces the word “lie” into the conversation‚ which sends Othello into a frenzy as he attempts to sort out the semantic differences between Cassio “lying on” (that is‚ lying about) Desdemona and “lying with” (that is‚ having sex with) her (IV.i.33–35). The various words and images Iago has planted in Othello’s mind over the
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then a villain" humours himself which reveals his ability to manipulate easily. It shows his sinister talents as he persuades‚ manipulates and exploits the innocent in the guise of concern and loyalty in order to entrap Othello through Cassio and Desdemona to bring about their downfalls. I hoped to capture the duality of Iago where he appears to be the honest Iago yet he is a compelling and sophisticated villain. "She shall undo her credit with the Moor. So will I turn her virtue into pitch" reinforces
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worst side out of the strong‚ noble‚ great Othello. Throughout the play he totally transforms Othello into a different person. Making him feel like a monster. Iago manipulates Othello into believing that Cassio is having an affair with his wife‚ Desdemona‚ planting doubt and jealousy in him. Using his reputation as an honest man to his favor is how he gets Othello into believing all the lies that comes to his mind. Othello‚ like everybody else viewed Iago as the most honest man‚ not knowing that Iago
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anybody (Ambreen shahriar 2013). We find out who he really is in the end and that his lack of knowledge on Iago Makes Othello change as a character. The manipulation by Iago Sparks Othello’s jealousy as he is to gullible and foolish to understand that Desdemona is Not having an affair with Cassio rather than him being played like a puppet. The fault lies with the fate‚ which made Othello gullible‚ hasty and credulous (Ambreen Shahriar 2013). Othello was played by his own insecurities‚ Iago messed with his
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It is a known fact that the actions someone makes throughout his/her life fashions the kind of person he/she is‚ however this is not always the case. Ultimately it was Othello who was in control of his own behaviour though he was highly influenced. Despite the fact that Iago had finished the deed of killing Roderigo‚ he was more in control of the others thoughts than actions. Together‚ Iago and Othello were fundamentally in charge of their lives though powerless to their thoughts and actions. Nonetheless
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Good Morning Fellow Artists for the Dramatic Arts! We all know the reason for which we have gathered here today and thank you for your enthusiasm in wishing to audition for William Shakespeare’s Othello! Now‚ to be able to convey a character perfectly‚ one must know the culture‚ society‚ personality‚ relationships and various other components to portray the character as realistic as possible. This‚ you should know‚ in the dramatic world‚ is called realism. Now‚ you’ve all obviously been
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