In the play Othello by William Shakespeare‚ the main villain‚ Iago‚ says many things hinting that he is not who he appears to be on the outside. Iago seems to be calm and kind‚ warm-hearted and loyal: many even call him "honest Iago‚" but there is a sting of irony to this -- Iago isn ’t honest at all. It is just a facade‚ put on to fool those around him into trusting him and letting their guard down long enough for him to trick them. On the inside‚ he is a cold and calculating genius‚ whose sole
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relationship between Iago and Othello we can clearly identify the basis to which composes a significant human relationship. These basic characteristics of human relationship are love‚ loyalty and forgiveness‚ without these basics the audiences wouldn’t be able to capture the intent of Othello and Iago’s relationship in retrospect of their owns society. Using these core components of forming a relationship‚ Othello is able to portray an intense connection within both Othello and Iago‚ in turn captivating
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besides Iago‚ is Michael Cassio. At the beginning of Othello‚ Cassio is one of Othello’s soldiers and is appointed second in command. Cassio is one of those characters who are easily influenced by others. After Cassio is appointed to his new position‚ Iago influences him in to drinking. The reader soon realizes why he didn’t want to drink and that is because he is a light weight and gets crazy. At this point in the story his position is taken away for ruining Othello wedding celebration. Iago is thrilled
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to become a general. Throughout the play‚ a fellow soldier tries to deceive Othello with various lies‚ but unfortunately Othello does not use the skills of a General to see through them. Othello is faced with numerous lies‚ and dishonest antics by Iago but yet becomes naïve. As a general‚ Othello has the ability to critically think and make rational decisions but lacks that trait when personal discomfort appears. Othello’s lack of critically thinking is a result of his pride
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and are battling to keep their thoughts intact. Iago is one of the first characters to be introduced into the play who possess the illness. When Iago proves to have the symptom of psychological control loss‚ we can see it when he states‚ “I am not what I am” (Othello‚ 1.1.65). This is very significant because throughout the play it is established that Iago is really contrasting the character who he claims to be; loyal and honest. It is given that Iago is possessed by his illness; forcing him to be
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Desdemona were in love but her father did not approve of it. Othello has no trust for Desdemona because his lieutenant‚ Iago‚ made a fabrication saying that Cassio had an affair with Desdemona. There are different types of archetypes that can be found in Othello. Desdemona is a caregiver because she is generous and she care for others like trying to help Cassio get his position back. Iago is a destroyer because he ruined Othello and Cassio life by trying to get revenge on them. Othello is a
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In this piece of his soliloquy‚ Iago is talking about how he plans to use Desdemona to take down both Othello and Cassio. Iago is going to convince Othello that Desdemona is cheating on him with Cassio. Iago knows his plan will work as Desdemona will feel sorry for Cassio and try to convince Othello to make him lieutenant again. This plan will definitely work to Iago’s advantage here as Othello will probably be too heartbroken to think straight‚ and will end up ruining his relationship with Desdemona
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changed from act one‚ two and three is that he is starting to believe that everything that Iago tells him and he is also really questioning Desdemona loyalty to him because he thinks that she is cheating on him with Cassio and he doesn’t want to trust Cassio and does not like him for what Iago is telling him and he is playing right into Iago hands. The second person that I will be telling you about is Iago and he has changed from act one‚ two and three is that he has Othello believing everything
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This was supported by the fact that Iago had not just fooled Othello into believing his lies‚ all the characters within the play had believed in Iago’s lies. To strengthen the proposed theme further‚ it can be noted that Iago is a very manipulative person whilst Othello is the exact opposite‚ being naïve in character and expecting no less from those around him. Contradicting however‚ was his blinding jealousy‚ that stemmed from his immense trust and belief in Iago. Othello was presented
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place as lieutenant; Othello depends on his reputation as a noble hero; Iago needs to maintain an honest reputation. “Cassio ’s changing reputation played a big role in the play.” (The Role of Reputation) Reputation was everything to Cassio‚ but once demoted he began to act differently and couldn ’t face Othello. Cassio‚ Othello’s lieutenant‚ who holds a high position‚ is much resented by Iago (Othello’s ensign). As a result‚ Iago hatches his plan to defeat him. Cassio is truly devoted to Othello
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