Othello is as much of a victim of his own weakness as of Iago’s plotting Do you agree?’ Through the critical analysis of Shakespeare’s play Othello‚ we are able to see this statement as agreeable and true. Othello‚ like all humans succumbs to being vulnerable and is easily taken advantage of. The study of his pride‚ superstitions‚ confidence‚ as well as the contextual society he dwells in accounts to his weaknesses. We are able to argue that Iago’s plotting only fuels the protagonist’s doubts and as
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familiarity in today’s society where patriarchy and prejudice is still seen. Humans still create and conform to racist stereotypes; furthermore the greed for power and control has destructive impacts. These same concepts are depicted throughout Othello; Iago’s greed and desire for power and control‚ and the driving theme of jealousy‚ promoted across various characters including Othello‚ Iago and Roderigo. Also the characterisation‚ context of the play and the language features and structure used in Othello
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would agree that it was not Othello’s fault for Desdemona’s death and it was all Iago’s fault‚ Othello is guilty because he made quick decisions to immediately act on Iago’s manipulations‚ thus opening turmoil and taking it upon himself to murder Desdemona. Iago is called "honest" by almost everyone in the play; he is treacherous‚ deceitful‚ and manipulative. Despite them trusting each other throughout the play‚ Iago’s manipulative tactics triggered this doubt within Othello. Othello is considered
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subject of scrutiny as to what truly motivated his deceitful actions. Words are Iago’s weapons. Through the use of persuasive‚ vulgar and allusive language‚ Iago is able to spin an intricate web to ensnare all of his victims. Iago’s true nature is presented to the audience in his first soliloquy in Act 1 scene 1 where upon he states; “I am not what I am”. This statement is the defining factor which establishes Iago’s use of wearing a façade in order to hide his malevolent deceptive motives. Often
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Aristotle states that the tragic hero must be a nobleman or a man of great stature. Yet by Othello having such positive aspects they are responsible for bringing out his flaws in character. His flaws include his all too trusting nature and his eventual insecurities in himself that arise in the form of jealousy for his wife Desdemona. These flaws begin to surface following his decision to select Cassio‚ as opposed to Iago‚ as his lieutenant. He did so because he
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are a result of Iago’s own insecurities and his obsession with being powerful and in control. Iago is viewed favorably by the other characters and he maintains his credibility by being on everyone’s side‚ seen in comments such as "O honest Iago"‚ "This fellow’s of exceeding honesty" and "good ancient". He persists with false honesty‚ loyalty and friendship to the other characters who do not see his duplicity until the end of the play. I chose this soliloquy as it reveals Iago’s true malice and
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fool‚ even taking money from him as payment for doing him favors. Criticism # 1 A. Introduction The theory that Othello is a play about the jealousy of one man‚ not Othello but Iago‚ is noted by several critics of the play. B. Quotation " It is Iago’s own jealousy which enables him to provoke the same feelings in others‚ to use them to his own advantage‚ or at least to their disadvantage (which to him seems to be almost the same thing). " C. Explanation A critic on the Internet " Dimitri Lozovoy
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these issues as they remain relevant throughout time. Othello’s exploration of universal themes and values highlights it’s value as a text due to it’s ability to give audiences an examination of human nature and it’s flaws. Such ideas are portrayed through the tragic hero’s fatal flaw of jealousy. Within the first half of the tragedy‚ Othello is presented as a man of dignity who exhibits calm qualities through his assertive tone in‚ “Good signior‚ you shall more command with years than with your weapons”
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being “pictures out of doors‚ bells in your parlors‚ wildcats in your kitchens‚ saints in your injuries‚ devils being offended‚ Players in your huswifery‚ and huswives in your beds" (all deceptive and unfaithful creatures). 2. Shakespeare reveals Iago’s true character through soliloquies because they give Iago a chance to actually be honest outside of his deceptive
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promoted Cassio to be his new Lieutenant rather than the seemingly fit Iago‚ much to Iago’s disdain‚ "I have already chose my officer./ And what was he?/ Forsooth‚ a great arithmetician‚/ One Michael Cassio‚ a Florentine."(I‚ i‚ ll.18-21). This is one of Othello’s first actions in the play and also one of the most influential to his fate. Iago henceforth dedicates himself to ruining Othello’s life. While Iago’s actions are questionable even under circumstances such as not being promoted‚ he decides
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