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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people to act at their most extremes. An illusion of this case is seen through the antagonist of the play‚ Iago. Behind his mask as a trustworthy symbol and friend‚ Iago is a multilayered‚ deceptive and manipulative villain‚ causing disaster to other characters for revenge. He uses his clever and strategic acts of manipulation of each character’s weakness to turn against themselves. Iago exploits Roderigo’s love for Desdemona by using innocence‚ seduces Cassio under the appearance of a trustful
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Love and Hate In Shakespeare’s play "Othello" there are two main characters to compare and contrast in this drama. Iago is one of the more interesting characters; Iago can be described as an evil‚ jealous‚ manipulative and revenge seeking characters. In fact Iago us so manipulative throughout the entire play that it benefits him‚ but also causes his wife Emilia‚ Othello‚ Desdemona‚ and Rodgerio to die. Iago’s plots are skill fully crafted‚ and he pays attention to the smallest detail‚ proving his
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the outcome of the events in the play. Iago convinces Othello that Desdemona is unfaithful to him through deceit. Ironically Othello refers to Iago as ‘honest Iago’‚ but calls him a ‘lusty moor’ and ‘the Devil’ behind his back. Iago admits his deceitfulness by referring to himself as ‘Janus’; a Biblical Allusion to a two faced god. Othello discovery of this isn’t made until towards the end of the play‚ after he kills Desdomona. Othello soon realises that Iago has been dishonest and “looks down towards
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this quotation‚ Iago‚ Othello’s ensign‚ is talking about Othello‚ the general‚ in the streets of Venice. Othello assigned Michael Cassio‚ a Florentine‚ as lieutenant‚ instead of Iago who has loyally fought for him at Rhodes and Cyprus. Iago
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In her article‚ “Confessions of a Sociopath”‚ M.E. Thomas describes the sociopath she inhabits and how the pre notions of society are uninformed of the true nature around sociopaths. Although most people tend to mark sociopaths with a negative connotation‚ Thomas shows how she has turned her own life into a positive lifestyle. Thomas also describes to the reader how the backstory of sociopaths affect the sort of person they become‚ whether that be extremely violent or extremely silent. Thomas mainly
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play had different reasons to be jealous and each of them chose to deal with it a certain way. All three characters Iago‚ Othello‚ and Roderigo had such cases and in the end dealt with different conflicts and outcomes. It’s important to understand that their actions in dealing with their jealousies were a reflection of their characters‚ and persona. <br> <br>In the first scene‚ Iago was seen in the middle of a conversation with Roderigo. This opening scene sets forth the key elements to understanding
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various similarities and differences. In the play "Othello" there are two characters that make the play what it is. The movie "O" has those same characteristics with the characters roles. The two main characters in the play "Othello" are Othello and Iago. In the movie "O" they are Odin and Hugo. The play "Othello" was about a noble Moor‚ Othello that was in love with a woman named Desdemona. In the Movie "O" the characters name is Odin and that are similar in many ways. Odin (Mekhi Phifer) is a superstar
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deception are at the base within this play. Iago uses Roderigo‚ Emilia and Cassio as pawns‚ tools‚ and guides - the interlocking pieces in his puzzle to eventually strike at Othello and unleash the devastating horrors of jealousy‚ in order to denounce him from upper society and loss of vital respect and reputation. Roderigo is unknowingly exploited for money and manipulated during Iago’s personal quest of vengeance against Othello. Many times Roderigo and Iago both reference to the prominent fact that
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disturbed murderer‚ Iago is to blame for this. Iago pushed Othello to turn his feelings into jealousy and anger‚ this lead to him wanting to kill his wife and Cassio. Othello also says that when he stops loving Desdemona‚ there will be ‘chaos’‚ by the end of this scene he is already plotting her death. When Othello started thinking about Desdemona’s death‚ although this shows he has a disturbing mind‚ he was thinking to poison her‚ this is not much of a violent though‚ but then Iago‚ who is the most
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