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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Act 2 1. Three Questions What is Iago telling Rodrigo to do? And Why is Rodrigo doing everything he is told? Iago is using Rodrigo as part of his plan to ruin Othello‚ he is told to anger Cassio and persuade a fight with him so Othello could see how unfit he is for his position. The reason Rodrigo is doing all this so he could get more time and a better chance to get Desdemona. (II‚ i) Why did Iago so forcefully encourage Cassio to drink more wine? It was all part of Iago’s plan‚ he would
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The play Othello explores the two-faced nature incorporated through Shakespeare’s main protagonist Iago. In Othello’s opening scene‚ Shakespeare reveals to his audience immediately what Iago’s true character is‚ and how he’s driven by selfish desires of glory and lust for destruction. Iago’s cunning and crafty ways ultimately sets the “green-eyed monster free”‚ planting seeds of doubt and suspicion in everyone who crosses his path. Consequently this despotism everyone is blindsided by achieves in
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Ugly black twisted tree in the middle of a green field and a butterfly is chained next to it RACE and GENDER MANIPULATION: Iago manipulates Brabantio into believing Desdemona ran off with Othello in a negative way Iago manipulates Cassio in drinking and starting a fight Iago manipulates Othello into thinking Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair GENDER ROLE: Iago’s depiction of female- his treatment and rude comments about Emilia and Bianca Iago’s telling Roderigo women only wanted sex
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