Iago is not only an ingenious villain but also a manipulator with the utmost skill. Iago creates hatred and jealousy in Othello‚ tricks Cassio and makes a fool of Roderigo. He holds everyone that is important in his plans in the palm of his hand and he does with them as he so wishes. But how is this? How is one man able to manipulate so many and create so much hatred and jealousy that all sense is no more? Throughout the play‚ Iago makes the reasons‚ for why he is carrying out this evil plan‚ clear
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believe Iago. After telling Iago to show him more and more prove‚ and Iago somehow miraculously coming up with the prove and luck being on his side‚ does it. Also‚ Desdemona promised Cassio that she would tell Othello to consider his position as lieutenant‚ which makes Othello believe Iago even more! When Desdemona and Cassio were talking about this conversation‚ they saw that Othello was coming towards them. Cassio‚ nervous about Othello firing him‚ leaves quickly to avoid Othello. Iago sees this
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Finally‚ the most effective way Iago poisons Othello’s mind is by changing the appearance of reality. He will cover it up with lies and Othello will be forced to believe him because he will be too submerged in doubt and suspicion to see the truth. In act 3‚ scene 3‚ when Cassion parts from Desdemona‚ Iago makes it appear as if Cassio “steal away so guilty-like”(Shakespeare‚ act 3‚ scene 3) because he did not want to be seen with Desdemona. While it appears really bad from Othello point of view‚ the
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Shakespeare’s play Othello is manipulated to trust Iago rather than his wife. Iago uses fake evidence against Desdemona in an attempt to prove she is cheating on her husband. Iago uses racism and past experiences to persuade Othello into believing he is not good enough for his wife as well as her not being good enough for him. Othello choses to believe Iago over his wife for the reason that she has only her word to back up her story while Iago has hard evidence. Iago plants fake evidence in the form of a handkerchief
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“To what extent is Iago presented by Shakespeare as a tragic villain without any redeeming features?” From the very outset of “Othello” we are made aware that Iago is the villain of the play. In fact Iago is not only one of the most well-recognised villains‚ he is also the one character who is given the most dialogue out of all of Shakespeare’s work. One of the many reasons why the character of Iago is still appreciated and celebrated could possibly be because of the way that he was the embodiment
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to “What’s Going on in Famous Characters’ Brains?” I am your host today‚ Mr. What. Now‚ I am glad to invite the greatest villains in Shakespeare’s and Golding’s writings. (Audiences clap hand enthusiastically. Spotlight on Iago and Jack. Host turns to the guests.) Host: Iago and Jack‚ your rising fames indeed captures everyone’s attention. Can you explain a little bit of the road to success and who would you like to thank for? Maybe you first‚ Jack? Jack: (pulls a meat from his pants and chews
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Iago has convinced Othello that his wife‚ Desdemona is cheating on Othello with Cassio. This has left Othello contemplating over Desdemona’s faithfulness. At first Othello did not believe a word Iago said about Desdemona‚ but as soon as there was the slightest amount of evidence. Othello started believing and eating all the words that Iago said. During Othello’s soliloquy‚ he doesn’t appear to be the same self-confident General he was formerly portrayed as. Instead‚ indecision over his wife’s infidelity
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be fully realized when he reads his soliloquies to the audience. It gives Iago the chance to be completely honest for once and provides the irony when the audience knows Iago’s plans but the other characters are unaware and call him Honest Iago’. In Iago’s soliloquy in Act 1 Scene 3‚ Iago exclaims ’I hate the Moor’; he repeats this sentence many times during the first act of the play. The reasons for his hatred are vast‚ they could stem from racism‚ for Iago uses derogatory terms to describe Othello
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How is Iago Presented In Act 1‚ Scene 1 Of “Othello” “Othello” was a play written by William Shakespeare in 1603. This play is a tragedy written in iambic pentameter‚ with a noble hero named Othello and a devious villain called Iago. Iago changes the story for the worst as he causes Othello to commit suicide and murder his loyal wife because of his fatal flow which is jealousy. The opening of the play confuses the audience for Iago and Roderigo are arguing over Desdemona. The audience may also
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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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