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    Iago's tactics

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    virtue against them. It can be explained in the following with examples of Iago deceiving Roderigo‚ Cassio and Desdemona. Firstly‚ Iago has manipulated Roderigo based on their mutual trust and Roderigo’s faithful affection towards Desdemona. In act I scene 3‚ Iago manipulated Roderigo’s trust and brainwashing him to give his money to him‚ which seemed to be a rational thing to do for his own good. When Roderigo asked Iago ‘Wilt thou be fast to my hopes‚ if I depend on the issue?’ Iago responded by

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    An indepth look at “Othello” Act 2. sc. 1. Lines 308-314 IAGO That Cassio Loves Her‚ I do well believe’t. That she loves hom‚ ‘tis apt and of great credit. The Moor‚ howbeit that I endure him not‚ Is of constant‚ loving‚ noble nature‚ And I dare think he’ll prove to Desdemona A most dear husband. Now‚ I do love her too‚ Not out of absolute lust (though preadventure I stand accountant for as great a sin) But partly led to diet my revenge For that i do suspect the lusty Moor Hath leaped

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    In act 2 scene 2‚ straight after the traitorous and evil deed is carried out‚ Macbeth is instantly filled with the feelings of guilt and regret. “Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood clean from my hand?” This shows the sickly and horrible feelings of remorse have immediately entered his mind and despite Macbeth being a strong‚ noble and brave soldier in battle‚ he cannot withstand the distress and misery that this treason has brought on his poisoned conscience. This quote shows Macbeth

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    marry Romeo. Act 2Scene 5 is an important aspect of “Romeo and Juliet” because it is an essential part of the rising action and introduces the characters personalities. This scene is crucial to the audience because it gives characterization to Juliet and makes her disposition clear to the audience. An example of the important characterization is when the scene shows the extreme impatience of

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    S.T. Coleridge regarded Iago as “A being next to the devil‚ only not quite the devil whose explanatory soliloquies were ‘the motive hunting of motiveless malignity’”. From your reading so far‚ to what extent do you agree with this view? Iago is one of Shakespeare’s most compelling and sophisticated villain. He is considered as such because of the trust that Othello puts in him and which he betrays while maintaining his reputation of an honest and reliable man. Shakespeare presents Iago as cynical

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    What is established in Act 1? Hamlet‚ composed in the 1600s is one of William Shakespeare’s most remarkable and memorable plays. Hamlet was said to be based on the death of one his twin sons Hamnet and the death of his father. Hamlet’s grief for the sudden death of his father is key component in the play following the questions of monarchy‚ murder‚ madness and suicide. Hamlet‚ Act 1Scene 1‚ outlines the current state of Denmark and supernatural events that unravel leading to Hamlet’s plot for

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    What Are Iago's Motives

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    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 his wordplay to deceive others. In this essay‚ I will be analyzing the text to exhibit that Iago’s motives were both vindictive‚ malign‚ and racially motivated. In Iago’s first soliloquy‚ he confesses two reasons as to why he hates Othello.

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    ACT 2 SCENE 3 SUMMARY Romeo goes to Friar Lawrance’s cell to talk. Friar Lawrence was collecting herbs and talking about how herbs and plants have the potential to be healing and medicinal‚ but if they’re misused‚ they can be deadly poison. He looks at Romeo and notices that loverboy hasn’t ‘’been in bed tonight’’ and assumes taht he was with Rosaline. He also notices that Romeo is cheerful. Romeo tells about his love to Juliet and want Friar Lawrence to marry them. Friar decides to help Romeo

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    Act 1 Act One‚ Scene One Orlando is in the orchard of his brother’s house speaking with Adam‚ an old servant of the family. Orlando complains about the way his eldest brother Oliver treats him. Since Oliver is the eldest brother‚ he inherited all of Sir Rowland De Bois’ estate as well as the responsibility for taking care of his younger brothers. Orlando is upset that he is kept away from school and forced to work with the animals at home. The see Oliver coming and Adam quickly hides. Oliver arrives

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    Juliet goes through a wide range of emotions in Act 2 Scene 2. At first‚ she sighs and says‚ "ay me" showing that she is wistful‚ dreamy and obviously thinking about Romeo. Juliet gets annoyed with the whole situation as she is thinking aloud to herself about how unfortunately she is a Capulet and Romeo is a Montague. "Deny thy father‚ and refuse thy name; Or‚ if thou will not‚ be but sworn my love‚ And I’ll no longer be a Capulet." This shows her desperation and frustration with the circumstances

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