everything is going smoothly with Othello the villain in the play‚ Iago‚ determines to destroy his fortunes by taking advantage of Othello’s tragic flaw of jealousy and his gullible nature. This play explores the universal theme of jealousy and trust with one another. The theme of jealousy is apparent at the start of play. In a heated conversation between Iago and Roderigo (whom is in love with Desdemona) Iago expresses jealousy on Casio as Iago is not chosen as the lieutenant which he thinks he deserves
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character Iago in Shakespeare’s Othello‚ the Moore of Venice is a cunning individual whose jealousy is his sole purpose for existence (Bevington‚ 2014). Moreover‚ Iago is a student of human weaknesses‚ likely due to his military background‚ that becomes adapt a manipulating those around him. Also‚ manipulation to serve his purpose is not enough‚ but rather he intends to ruin the lives of those around him whether or not they have truly harmed or disrespected him. So‚ the picture of Iago is an angry
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diligent man‚ although Iago‚ a secret villain‚ believes otherwise. Iago feels he is more deserving of this position and Othello should of chosen him instead. Although‚ indeed demonstrates Othello’s knowledgeable judgment. For this reason Iago misleads Cassio into unknowingly discredit himself‚ “Reputation‚ reputation‚ reputation! O‚ I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of myself‚ and what remains is bestial. My reputation‚ Iago‚ my reputation!” (Act 2‚ Scene 3). Iago talks Cassio into
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Scene 3 Rhetoric Iago throughout the story has been known as “Honest Iago.” As you read the piece he is clearly not honest and speaks of his fiendish plans to ruin Othello’s relationship with Desdemona. In this act Iago’s plans really start coming together and are unfolding before him and he hardly has to say a thing. The main characters in this piece would include: Desdemona‚ Cassio‚ Othello‚ and Iago and each one of them has their own specific motivation in this scene. Iago being the main focus
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Iago demands the audience’s complicity we cannot help being fascinated by him In Shakespeare’s Othello‚ the character of Iago is constructed to demand the audience’s complicity despite the corrupt nature of his actions. an Elizabethan audience may have responded in a negative fashion to Iago’s manipulative behaviour but in contrast with this‚ the post Freudian audience would be fascinated by the psychological aspect of his character. Iago is undoubtedly the most psychologically intriguing character
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with this statement? Othello’s downfall is a result of his many flaws being played upon by Shakespeare’s most unforgiving‚ infamous villain; Iago. Accordingly‚ it is a combination of Iago’s efforts and cunning traps as well as Othello’s jealous‚ irrational nature that ultimately lead to Othello’s downfall. Othello’s blind trust and faith in Iago allows Iago to easily set moral traps designed to weaken Othello as a person. These manipulate his mind to the brink of insanity and in turn negatively overshadow
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An example of jealousy is in act 3 scene 3 when Iago states “It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on”. This quote is significant because Iago is directly targeting Othello’s major weakness which is jealousy. It also adds dramatic irony to the play because Iago’s motive for his actions is his own jealousy of Cassio. The metaphor relating
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Iago is a soldier who has fought beside Othello for several years‚ and has become his trusted advisor. He speaks very differently towards different people; for example when talking to Roderigo he presents hatred towards Othello‚ whereas when he is beside Othello‚ threatens Roderigo by raising his sword. Sly and cunning Iago uses language as his weapon by turning people against each other with a mere sentence. He deviously becomes Othello’s trusted servant‚ whereas in reality the audience know he
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would strongly disagree. In Shakespeare’s novel‚ Othello‚ the main antagonist‚ Iago‚ frequently express that his reputation is important to him. However‚ he represents just some of the many characters who care a great deed about their reputation. Other characters like Desdemona and Othello also demonstrate a high regard for their reputations. Nevertheless‚ it is due to the importance of reputation in the novel that Iago‚ who has an honest reputation‚ is able to manipulate others‚ cause the destruction
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Othello timeline doo doo doo dun dun doo dun doo doo 1.1 Iago and Roderigo discussing about Othello‚ and wakes Brabantio to tell him his daughter went behind his back to marry Othello. 1.2 Iago warns Othello about Brabantio‚ trying to get them not to meet and have Othello hide. That way‚ Iago manipulate through guises and ambiguity. Cassio tells Othello the Duke is looking for him‚ and Brabantio finds Othello and excuses him of stealing his daughter. 1.3 In which Othello defends himself
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