view that the contrast between Iago and Othello is the most important contrast in the play? In the play Othello‚ there are many forms of contrast‚ one of which is the contrast between the characters of Othello and Iago‚ which could be argued as being the most important contrast in the play. In this essay I am going to discuss various contrasts between these two characters as well as others which are shown in the play. An example of contrast between Othello and Iago is the contrast between manipulated
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It is Iago who causes Othello’s downfall‚ not a tragic flaw in Othello. To what extent do you agree with this statement? In the play of ‘Othello‚’ we firstly see a perfect‚ loving relationship between two of the main characters‚ Othello and Desdemona. By the end of the play‚ this relationship that they share is completely destroyed as Othello is driven by the strong emotion of jealousy to kill his wife and then himself‚ after realising that he had done an unjustly thing. In a tragedy
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the climax of the play‚ as Iago completes his manipulation of Othello and decides that he must now let nature run its course. The scene depicts Othellos declining mental condition as Iagos supposed evidence‚ which in some parts has descended to complete lies‚ begins to take its effect on the once great general. The latter part of Act 3 Scene 3 is the climax of the play. It is here where Iago finally convinces Othello of his wifes dishonesty with Cassio and after which Iagos just needs to let nature
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Topic: Iago isn’t completely to blame for this tragedy as Cassio was wrongly appointed by Othello and this caused the tragedy. Do you agree? In William Shakespeare’s seventeenth century play Othello readers can see that Iago isn’t the only one responsible for the tragedies within this text as he didn’t actually kill the Othello or Desdemona and all people have free will and must choose to accept manipulation. Although Iago played a major role in bringing about the disaster evident in this script
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playwright William Shakespeare introduces us to the character Iago. At first glance‚ Iago appears to have valid motives for his plot against Othello. But later on it is revealed to the audience that he is in fact a person grounded on motiveless malignity. In this literary essay‚ the supposed reasons why Iago brought about Othello’s demise will be discussed and some insight into Iago’s character will be given In the first scene of the play‚ Iago claims that he despises Othello for the reason that he did
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wicked character”2. Evil is presented in ‘Othello’ entirely through the character of Iago. He is conniving‚ ruthless‚ vain‚ harmful‚ deceitful‚ egotistical and obsessed. This Machiavellian character‚ who resembles a devil incarnate‚ encapsulates the notion of evil. It is through his actions‚ and his ability to deceive that evil spreads through ‘Othello’ like a malignant force‚ corrupting all in its way. If Iago is removed from the play‚ then Othello and Desdemona would have married and Emilia
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he accuses the Moor of using witchcraft to steal his daughter‚ the senators briefly take Othello’s side but the military context is short lived. The context does however provide a framework for the "private wars" that follow‚ Othello’s closest side Iago undermines Othello because of his intense jealously towards him. Othello then becomes his own chief antagonist as jealously turns him into a monster. The final scene is situated in the tragic intimacy of Desdemona’s bed chamber. Opinions: "It
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little reflection‚ with no delay‚ and in the most decisive manner conceivable. • But up to this point‚ where Iago is dismissed (III‚iii‚238) Othello‚ I must maintain‚ does not show jealousy. His confidence is shaken‚ he is confused and deeply troubled‚ he feels even horror; but he is not yet jealous in the proper sense of the word. • Iago’s soliloquy—the motive-hunting of a motiveless malignity—how awful it is! Yea‚ whilst he is still allowed to bear the divine image‚ it is too fiendish for his own
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the antagonist of the play‚ Iago‚ uses Desdemona’s “goodness” as the net to “enmesh” Othello‚ in addition to his other victims including Cassio and Roderigo. Iago’s Machiavellian plot to be evened with Othello‚ “wife for wife” depends heavily on his ability to destroy his marriage – thus confirming the importance of Desdemona. The status of Desdemona and Othello’s relationship as a major point of conflict is clear from the very beginning of the play – where Iago and Roderigo attempt to “poison
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Works of literature can be read as presenting challenges or endorsements of particular value systems. Discuss with reference to one or more works you have studied. With reference to Othello Endorses/promotes Challenges/undermines Naturalises/foregrounds/promotes Value systems Gender in society - female value Racism (animalisation) Value on appearance and reputation Emphasis on language Heaven vs hell (religious imagery) Exotic/supernatural imagery Thinking Gender. Feminine
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