The timing of events is very important in Act III. Iago anticipates and manipulates the other characters so skilfully that they seem to be acting simultaneously of their own free will and as Iago’s puppets. For example‚ it takes only the slightest prompting on Iago’s part to put Othello into the proper frame of mind to be consumed by jealousy. Iago exploits Cassio’s discomfort upon seeing Othello by interpreting it as a sign of guilt: "Cassio‚ my lord? No‚ sure I cannot think it That he would steal
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reader an amazing insight into his mind. His first in Act 1 sc. 3. details his hatred for the Moor "I hate the Moor." As well as his continued control over Roderigo "Thus do I ever make my fool my purse." He suspects Othello of sleeping with his wife Emilia " ’twixt my sheets H’as done my office." Even though he is not completely sure‚ he will assume it because he hates Othello so much. He speaks of how Othello completely trusts him and how he will use this to his advantage. " He holds me well‚ " Iago’s
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Iago’s manipulative plot led to the death of many characters in the play. Desdemona died because her husband did not believe that she was being loyal to him ter Iago proclaimed that she was cheating on Othello. Emilia‚ Iago’s wife‚ died because she revealed Iago’s plot. Roderigo died because he was used and manipulated by Iago. And finally Othello died because he was tricked‚ by Iago‚ into believing things thout any known proof. In Hamlet‚ Hamlet’s vengenance
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"A black man in a white society." How important do you think this is as a factor in Othello’s tragedy? Plan What Othello’s tragedy is: essentially believing a dishonest man over his wife How Othello fits in: Christian and experienced military leader How he doesn’t: a black Moor‚ foreigner and subjected to overt racism Newman: believes in racism himself Leavis: Othello is ‘too stupid’ to be a tragic hero Iago is a ‘dramatist’ many critics AC Bradley: Othello is ‘blameless’ How far Iago is to blame:
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Desdemona The daughter of the Venetian senator Brabantio. Desdemona and Othello are secretly married before the play begins. While in some ways stereotypically pure and meek‚ Desdemona is also determined and self-possessed. She is equally capable of defending her marriage‚ jesting bawdily with Iago‚ and responding with dignity to Othello’s incomprehensible jealousy. Desdemona is a more plausible‚ well-rounded figure than much criticism has given her credit for. Arguments that see Desdemona as
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manipulated by Iago. Some of the character are Othello the general and also the husband of Desdemona‚ Iago the villain who wants to destroy othello because Othello did not promote him as a lieutenant and he thinks that Othello slept with his wife Emilia. Cassio the lieutenant and Roderigo the pathetic fool. Iago’s manipulation destroyed Othello and his wife desdemona. Iago uses imagery‚ reverse psychology‚ and indirect allusions to manipulate others and bend them to his will. Iago’s use of reverse
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Shakespeare’s Othello: Iago‚ the Master Manipulator William Shakespeare’s “Othello” is a play consumed with deception‚ jealousy‚ and revenge‚ mainly caused by a powerful “villain” named Iago (1.1.28). Although Iago presents himself as everyone’s honest friend‚ he is always trying to manipulate and deceive them‚ as shown in his words “Whip me such honest knaves” (1.1.50). This heartless character even manipulates everyone around him including his companions Cassio‚ Rodrigo‚ and the Moor‚ Othello
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like gender role. In "Othello"‚ the expectations for women are one the most important theme that runs throughout the play. Even though‚ "Othello" is a play that revolves majorly around men‚ the way female characters in the play like Desdemona and Emilia are expected to behave‚ treated
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whether Iago’s plan to destroy Othello will pan out as he wishes‚ and the 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
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Starting school can be fun and exciting for some children‚ but for others that have been in the care of their parents since birth can be very difficult. When a parent has been the sole caregiver for the child and that bond has to be broken to start school this can cause separation anxiety in that child. Separation anxiety is the fear of the unknown and bringing children to an environment that they have never been in before is unknown to them. As the educator we must have a plan in place to handle
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