would all be much more evil than we imagine. In Shakespeare’s Othello‚ we tend to empathize with Othello‚ the honest Moor‚ in spite of being much more similar to Iago. We would like to imagine that Othello’s actions are human nature‚ but deep down we understand Iago’s behavior. Iago’s motivations for monetary gain through
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Iago is portrayed as perhaps the most malevolent and conniving character in classical literature. In William Shakespeare ’s tragedy‚ Othello‚ Iago manipulates the people around him through masterful and clever tactics. Through these devices‚ Iago brings forth a nearly apocalyptic end that leads to his torture and the death of many around him. Iago ’s malevolence and his complete mastery of it is clear to even the most cursory observer. But‚ more than this‚ Iago is the king of evil himself‚ Satan
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In Act 3 Scene 3‚ how does Iago persuade Othello of Desdemona’s supposed infidelity? Act 3 Scene 3 is‚ arguably‚ the most important scene in the entire play‚ for it is the point of no return. It is as if for the entire beginning of the play you were pushing a huge boulder up a steep mountain‚ and in this scene you reach the top‚ and push it down the other side‚ helpless to stop it. This is how I see the action in Othello. Iago spends the whole time plotting‚ and conspiring with the audience
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Johnson English 102 TR 12:30 Essay 3 Iago‚ the Villian The play Othello‚ by William Shakespeare‚ resolves around Othello and his underlings Cassio and Iago. During the play‚ one of Othello’s subordinates‚ Iago‚ develops a very deep rooted jealousy toward a man named Cassio and his commander Othello. Iago seeks out the weaknesses of other characters in the play to get what he wants. Shakespeare unveils that even though Iago is a very intelligent character‚ he is to blame for the disaster that
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ensue if the society was aware of a middle class’s otherness. Iago was an “other” because he was certifiably insane‚ but he won the favor of Othello‚ who was blind to all of Iago’s psychotic plots. Iago worked hard to build up his reputation as being “Honest Iago” so nobody would expect him to plot against Othello. Iago is a self-proclaimed hypocrite who absolutely hates Othello but pretends to be loyal to trick Othello into thinking that Iago is "A man he is of honesty and trust" (I.iii.284).
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Iago analysis is central to understanding Shakespeare’s Othello because he holds the longest part in the play: 1‚070 lines. Iago’s character is consumed with hatred and jealousy. He is jealous of Cassio for obtaining the position of Lieutenant over him‚ jealous of Othello; believing that he has bedded his wife and jealous of Othello’s held position‚ despite his race. Is Iago Evil? Iago has very few redeeming qualities‚ he has the ability to charm and convince people of his loyalty and honesty
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many instances where Iago tells remarks of honesty‚ truth‚ and even lies. In order to get what he wants‚ Iago schemes many plans to get back at people he hates; Cassio and Othello. In order to get back at them‚ he uses many instances where telling the truth would benefit him in proceeding with his plans rather than being honest about them. For his plan‚ he gets Cassio drunk and gets Roderigo to infuriate him causing further problems. Once these problems arose and Othello comes out to break up
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Iago/Othello: The Main Character The whole Iago verses Othello on who’s the main character of this tragedy has been going on for decades. Iago is a manipulative‚ revenge seeking‚ nefarious villain; although he seeks all this attention he is not of great importance in my opinion. Othello is the main character in Shakespeare’s play The Tragedy of Othello for a number of reasons some of them being; without him there would be no play everything revolves around him‚ the title of this play is his
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Othello Character Analysis In Othello‚ Shakespeare tells the story of the soldier Othello‚ a noble and respected man‚ whose insecurities enable him to fall prey to the overwhelming power of jealousy. Through manipulation and lies‚ Othello changes from a kind and faithful husband into a man completely taken over by jealousy‚ resulting in his downfall. This shift in Othello’s character is done by the antagonist‚ Iago. Iago’s cruelty to not only Othello‚ but all others around him‚ reveals his villainous
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Analyse how Shakespeare portrays the character of Iago as the catalyst of this tragedy. It is true that in Shakespeare’s Othello‚ Iago is portrayed as the catalyst and the foremost cause for the events that unfold. Shakespeare portrays this through Iago’s manipulation and power of words‚ and his continual playing on people’s weaknesses and strengths. This is represented through the impact that he has on other characters‚ in particular of Othello and Cassio. In Shakespeare’s Othello‚ the character
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