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    contributed to the downfall of Othello in William Shakespeare’s‚ Othello‚ the Moore of Venice. Everyone knew Othello as noble and full of pride‚ but when the jealously beast took hold of him the image was changed. His weakness’s came out and more then ever. Traits that were thought of as different and extraordinary were now qualities no one wanted. Othello slowly began to self-destruct when his pride was stripped‚ his insecurities were shown‚ and he believed his wife was a cheater. Othello reputation plays

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    attempts to suggest and or change someone’s thoughts and possible actions. In the novel‚ Othello by William Shakespeare‚ the known mentor of Othello is Iago‚ the primary villain of the book. Due to his intense persuasion and influence‚ the whole novel seems to be changed by his cutting personality. In the book‚ Othello‚ William Shakespeare successfully creates Iago‚ a rude‚ manipulative‚ harsh mentor of Othello‚ seemingly changing the plot line and outcomes of certain situations‚ in turn‚ relating

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    ensue if the society was aware of a middle class’s otherness. Iago was an “other” because he was certifiably insane‚ but he won the favor of Othello‚ who was blind to all of Iago’s psychotic plots. Iago worked hard to build up his reputation as being “Honest Iago” so nobody would expect him to plot against Othello. Iago is a self-proclaimed hypocrite who absolutely hates Othello but pretends to be loyal to trick Othello into thinking that Iago is "A man he is of honesty and trust" (I.iii.284).

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    cold. The tragic story of Othello by William Shakespeare‚ centers around the extreme hatred and seeking of vengeance between the two main characters of Othello and Iago. Throughout this play‚ the similarities and differences between these flawed individuals is illustrated through their self inflicted tragedies. Both of the main characters are caught in serious wrongdoings making them similar in nature. Their differences lie in each’s awareness of the situation. Othello is caught for the brutal murder

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    Examine the presentation of Iago in acts one and two. Sophie Shakespeare has created the character of Iago as the villain of the play. He drives the plot as he schemes and manipulated other characters. He fascinates and terrifies the audience with his revengeful plotting which he has no real motivation for. In Iago’s first big speech he is already moaning about not being promoted giving of a negative feel to his character and declaring his hatred for Othello. Within his first ten lines of the

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    Johnson English 102 TR 12:30 Essay 3 Iago‚ the Villian The play Othello‚ by William Shakespeare‚ resolves around Othello and his underlings Cassio and Iago. During the play‚ one of Othello’s subordinates‚ Iago‚ develops a very deep rooted jealousy toward a man named Cassio and his commander Othello. Iago seeks out the weaknesses of other characters in the play to get what he wants. Shakespeare unveils that even though Iago is a very intelligent character‚ he is to blame for the disaster that

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    Iago analysis is central to understanding Shakespeare’s Othello because he holds the longest part in the play: 1‚070 lines. Iago’s character is consumed with hatred and jealousy. He is jealous of Cassio for obtaining the position of Lieutenant over him‚ jealous of Othello; believing that he has bedded his wife and jealous of Othello’s held position‚ despite his race. Is Iago Evil? Iago has very few redeeming qualities‚ he has the ability to charm and convince people of his loyalty and honesty

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    ability to do so. Iago‚ the character in “Othello” has the ability to take control of all the characters’ lives even if they don’t suspect any kind of remorse. While Shakespeare gave Iago the ability to control the entire plot by his secret misleading situations allows him to be the enticer of every situation that occurs throughout the story. Iago takes advantage of his power by manipulating all of the characters due to jealousy. Jealously plays an important role in Othello. Iago and Othello share similar

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    Iago is portrayed as perhaps the most malevolent and conniving character in classical literature. In William Shakespeare ’s tragedy‚ OthelloIago manipulates the people around him through masterful and clever tactics. Through these devices‚ Iago brings forth a nearly apocalyptic end that leads to his torture and the death of many around him. Iagos malevolence and his complete mastery of it is clear to even the most cursory observer. But‚ more than this‚ Iago is the king of evil himself‚ Satan

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    Who or what is responsible for the tragedy in Othello? In Shakespeare’s Othello almost every character ranging from Brabantio to Emilia is somewhat responsible for the tragedy‚ emotions are also at play in the tragedy. Essentially the main person or later referred to as a “devil” is Iago‚ the fiendish manipulator pulling the strings. Throughout the play Iago jumps at any attempt to sabotage Othello and Desdemona’s relationship and quite literally anyone who gets in his way including his own

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