honesty. The conflict between these two characters arose as Iago plants seeds of doubt into Othello’s mind about Desdemona’s loyalty towards him. Othello’s trust in his friend Cassio was like a thin thread. It was very easy for Iago to succeed in his evil plans‚ for there was a lack of trust in their friendship. Iago manipulates Othello into believing that his honest wife Desdemona is having an affair with the loyal lieutenant Cassio. Although Iago gives no form of physical evidence‚ his convincing words
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1. Describe the sensory details of the opening scene: sights‚ sounds‚ smells‚ etc. 2. Why do Iago and Roderigo wake up Brabantio? Why is Brabantio angry? Why does Iago slip quietly away once Brabantio comes down? 3. Explain the relationship between Iago and Roderigo. Who seems to be ‘in control’. Explain your first reaction to each of these characters. 4. Explain why Iago says he needs to get revenge on Othello. Do you think he is justified? Why is the need for revenge so
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Although the degrees of their guilt greatly vary‚ every major character in Shakespeare’s "Othello" contributes to the deadly chain of events that transpire. There are seven major characters in the play: Othello‚ Iago‚ Cassio‚ Desdemona‚ Emilia‚ Roderigo‚ and Bianca. Though some may seem to have greater roles than others in the tragedy‚ each one can be considered a major character because their specific actions are factors in the catastrophic ending. It is obvious that only a few of them have devious
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Eyed Monster The tragedy in Othello is caused by jealousy between many characters in the play. From the beginning of the play you can witness how jealousy ruins each character lives. It is the “green eyed monster” that fuels Iago passion to create jealousy in Othello’s heart. Iago and Othello fall victim to the green eyed monster which is demonstrated throughout the play. Cassio is the only person that did not fall victim to the green eye monsters path of destruction. Many times before Othello‚ Shakespeare
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main characters Iago is a master of both deception and manipulation. One will see throughout the play how Iago manipulates people‚ even the mighty black war general‚ Othello. Desdemona‚ (I.iii.395) “Put money in thy purse.” Iago says Desdemona will soon lose interest in the Moor‚ (I.iii.384-387) “It cannot be that Desdemona should long continue her love to the Moor First‚ Iago betrays the wealthy Roderigo by taking advantage of his wealth and love for Desdemona. Iago tells Roderigo that he will deliver
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While reading I realized how complicated Iago is as a character and how he lacks an origin to his jealousy‚ yet is convincing himself to carry out his evil doings his ability to orchestrate a complicated interweaving of pre-planned scenarios. Iago ’s deception is potent because of his patience‚ his cleverness‚ and what seems to be his intrinsic love of elegant manipulation. I am writing a piece in form of several diary entries‚ from the perspective of Iago and his “true” feelings towards Othello
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of its devious villain‚ Iago. While Iago clearly feels no allegiance to even one other character in the play‚ he makes each feel as if he is his or her personal confidant and most trustworthy friend and advisor. Additionally‚ he continually places himself in a dominant role‚ as one who knows more or is more capable than his peers‚ and can therefore execute their affairs for them‚ or at least advise them most aptly on what best to do. In these ways‚ Iago is able to manipulate the lives of all those
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There is a juxtaposition between the characters of Iago and Faustus‚ whom use their human autonomy to manipulate the sequence of events in each work. By deceiving themselves or the characters around them there becomes an absolute play on words and actions‚ wherein the identity and outcome is strengthened or lost. Iago wishes to be Othello and this becomes apparent in his discussion regarding Cassio promotion‚ his social status‚ and his own identity. Iago seems to deceive himself‚ by wishing he were Othello
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audience have responded to him? In Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’‚ the reader is introduced to the character Iago. There are many different interpretations of his character‚ was he a ‘skillful villain’? Or was he a ‘mysterious creature of unlimited cynicism’? Or just a ‘wronged man’ who is more sinned against than sinning? Iago indeed does show qualities for all of these different interpretations‚ Iago can be seen as a skillful villain and I believe that this is the strongest argument. his sly‚ manipulative
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Context- In this soliloquy Iago is devising a cynical plot to destroy Othello. The reasons for such strong resentment is that it is rumoured that Othello has slept with his wife‚ “twixt my sheets” in conjunction with Cassio’s promotion above him by Othello. This soliloquy is crucial for the expansion of the play as it is the catalyst for everything to come which ultimately results in Othello’s destruction‚ Desdemona’s death and Iago’s downfall. Reason for Choosing- This speech is the driving
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