patriarchally based. The male/female relationships have a large part to play in influencing the final outcome of this tragedy. Notably the relationships between Brabantio and Desdemona‚ the relationship between Roderigo and Desdemona‚ the relationship between Cassio and Desdemona‚ the relationship between Iago and Emila and finally as well as ultimately the relationship between Desdemona and Othello. These four associations impact in both a small and large way to the ending of this play‚ the death of Desdemona
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uncivilization‚ and chaos. Iago exemplifies universal evil by displaying his ability to manipulate and deceive in both settings. Iago goes from slightly manipulating the characters to directly controlling them but his evil intentions never become dull. In Venice‚ he uses Roderigo to help manipulate the characters‚ but in Cyprus Iago interacts directly with the other characters instead of using Roderigo. This reflects Iago’s universal evil in both settings. Iago displays this when he
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the play more interesting for me. “Othello” takes you on an adventure that makes you aware of whom you can and cannot trust; and who are your true friends. You can’t always believe what you hear. In the beginning of act one Roderigo (a wealthy Venetian gentleman) and Iago (Villain‚ Othello’s ancient) tells Brabantio who is Desdemona’s father that his daughter eloped and she’s having sex and she will have the devils children. Othello was accused of tricking Desdemona into marrying him because they
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will be analysed is a piece from Act 1 of Scene 3‚ comprising a soliloquy which encompasses Iago the Machiavellian villain’s plot to cheat Roderigo and Othello. This soliloquy is essential in context of the entire play as Iago uncovers his true nature to the audience‚ showing how he can manipulate others to his gain whilst gaining a twisted satisfaction from their torment. Iago’s plot begins with Roderigo‚ his willingness to exploit him
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Othello‚ therefore the movie is self titled. The main characters in the movie are Othello‚ Iago‚ Desdemona‚ Cassio‚ Emilia‚ Roderigo‚ and Brabanzio. Othello is the well-respected protagonist of the film. Othello is also the protagonist/hero. He is the general of the army of Venice and is well respected by his fellow citizens. He is easy victimized because of his age‚ position in society and his race. Iago is Othello’s ensign an antagonist of the film. His motivation for Othello’s fall is because
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marriage‚ an envious Iago uses cunning lies to sabotages their once healthy relationship. Reputation plays a vital role in this play; it enables or restricts certain characters‚ inevitably opening the doors to the tragic ending. Iago uses his reputation for honesty to gain the trust of certain characters‚ only to use it for dishonest purposes. Firstly Iago uses his honest reputation to manipulate Cassio‚ causing him to lose his position as Othello’s lieutenant. When Iago states‚ “ I know my price
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conversation‚ themes of discrimination‚ love‚ and deception. Shakespeare foreshadows the action of the play‚ driven by the hatred and revenge of Iago‚ as a theatrical device suggesting to the audience developments to come later. During the second scene the audience establish that Iago is all things to all men. To Othello he is his faithful servant. To Roderigo he is a loyal friend who has done all in his power to help him in his suit for Desdemona. To Cassio he will be an inferior and offer good advice
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Othello states‚ “Are you not a strumpet?” “What‚ not a whore? (Shakespeare‚ 1077)” Just from the change in setting Desdemona’s lifestyle went from happily newlywed to wrongfully abused wife. Iago is portrayed as the antagonist in Othello; even though‚ throughout the play Iago is commonly referred to as ‘honest Iago’.
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Shakespeare uses many literary devices throughout his play to develop this theme. Iago is known for being honest and loyal towards Othello‚ and the remaining characters of the play. However‚ he is not what he portrays himself to be. During scenes‚ he reveals his schemes to the reader. Dramatic irony and asides are effectively used to develop the theme of appearance versus reality. Dramatic irony is used when Othello believes Iago is honest and also when Desdemona is accused of being unfaithful towards her
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Shakespeare’s “Othello”‚ the character Iago manipulates many of the other characters by appearing a certain way then hiding the truth of what he really thinks about the characters. The characters‚ such as Othello‚ believe that Iago‚ his (ensign???) is very honest and will never tell a lie‚ they even refer to him as “honest Iago” (add the act and the scene to this) because they have great faith in his character. Little does shakespeare’s characters know‚ but Iago has no honor and is playing them while
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