Macbeth and Othello are Shakespeare’s famous tragedies. Macbeth is a basically good man who is troubled by his conscience and loyalty though at the same time ambitious and murderous. He is led to evil initially by the witches’ predictions and then by his wife’s goading‚ which he succumbs to because he loves her so. His obsession over the kingship shows a certain kind of egotism. And Othello is a black Moor who is the greatest army general in Venice. He is intelligent‚ courageous‚ and honorable. He
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on concrete before it breaks to the surface. In William Shakespeare’s tragedy Othello‚ jealousy is a key component used by many characters as a weapon that is twisted and manipulated to serve their own ends. Iago‚ a deceitful and manipulative snake or the ironic pseudonym “Honest Iago” uses jealousy as a way of getting what he wants without realizing nor caring about the backlash of repercussions his actions have on the people around him. ‘O‚ beware‚ my lord‚ of jealousy! It is the green-eyed
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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 powerful.. and for that matter‚ such a popular topic of modern music/movies? 5. How does Iago act when
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Analysis of Othello by William Shakespeare A brief synopsis of the plot The play opens on a street in Venice‚ Italy. In the opening scene Iago‚ Othello’s ensign‚ and Roderigo‚ the suitor of Desdemona‚ decide to tell senator Brabantio that his daughter Desdemona has left to marry Othello without her father’s permission. Brabantio confronts Othello‚ but finally he is convinced by Othello and Desdemona that they love each other and gives them permission. At the same time Turkish invasion is reaching
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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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this cliche in the 1600s when he writes Othello. Establishing many forms of both the angel and demon‚ the tragedy exemplifies the cliche well by representing the mind of the protagonist Othello in a betraying macrocosm between Emilia and Iago. When Emilia betrays Iago by revealing the truth‚ Shakespeare illustrates the constant internal struggle between honesty and deceit. Since Emilia speaks the truth‚ she symbolizes honesty. This is especially recognizable when Emilia notices a villain is at fault
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during an argumentative conversation between Roderigo and Iago—the villain. The conversation touched base on what their next move would be now that Roderigo’s love—Desdemona‚ has married the protagonist dubbed as Othello. Therefore Iago is more than willing to help Roderigo separate the two of them for personal issues that are not yet mentioned at the beginning of the story. This evidently led to an evil plot stemming from the mind of Iago.
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Othello is an esteemed general respected and honoured for his position despite the fact he is a moor. After promoting the Florentine Cassio‚ his “friend” Iago despises Othello’s decision as he believes it should’ve been him who deserved it. Othello later elopes with Desdemona‚ which was looked down upon due to Othello being a black man. This is where Iago‚ the protagonist‚ begins his malicious plan to bring down Othello. Using Rodrigo‚ who loves Desdemona‚ to
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Three characters—Roderigo‚ Othello‚ and Iago—let passion override reason‚ with disastrous results. Roderigo’s infatuation with Desdemona prevails over his common sense. At the onset of the play‚ Roderigo is a wealthy young Venetian who had previously failed to woo Desdemona. When he learns of her marriage to Othello‚ Roderigo is heartbroken‚ and he irrationally threatens to “incontinently drown [himself] (I.iii.305)”. Taking advantage of this weakened state‚ Iago‚ under the premise of assisting in the
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Iago is one of the most notorious and mysterious villains of all time. He spends all of his time plotting against Othello and Desdemona‚ eventually convincing Othello that his wife has been cheating‚ despite the fact that Desdemona has been completely faithful. Iago’s capacity for cruelty seems limitless‚ and no motivation he gives for his actions seems enough to explain the incredible destruction he wreaks on the lives of the people he knows best. Although readers tend to think of evil people as
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