the main antagonist Iago was not chosen for a position of lieutenancy by his general‚ Othello. Othello had chosen a man named Cassio over Iago. Iago‚ being very envious of Othello and Cassio‚ plots a plan for revenge. Early on in the play‚ we find that Othello has complications in his marriage to Desdemona. Othello and Desdemona are seen as opposites in which Desdemona is an innocent‚ sweet‚ high class white woman‚ while Othello is a tough‚ ugly‚ and black war general. Iago‚ using this knowledge
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first mate over Iago (who has been working longer and harder by Othello’s side.) This sets Iago off into a huge jealousy spiral and he plots a very tactical revenge scheme. He tricks Othello into thinking his wife‚ Desdemona is sleeping with Cassio. He also gets Cassio fired. Iago’s snakey plan works until the end and results in the death of Desdemona‚ Roderigo‚ Othello and himself; Cassio is one the only people to survive. The play is predominantly centered around the jealousy with Iago and Othello
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Dustin English 1B Othello Essay Final Draft Evil Iago What is the motivation behind Iago’s treachery? From the beginning Iago is up to no good‚ using Roderigo as a pawn in his plan to go after Othello by waking up Desdemona’s father to warn him of his daughter leaving him‚ and continuing manipulation throughout the story. He gains everyone’s trust and becomes “honest Iago‚” which is really quite the opposite‚ and uses this to his advantage as he warps Othello’s mind increasing his paranoia
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William Shakespeare‚ Iago is a character who lets his jealousy get in the way‚ betrays‚ and manipulates Othello and wants revenge of not being Othello’s ensign. Iago personality of not getting what Iago wants causes Iago to Betray‚ manipulates‚ and becomes jealous of Cassio who supposedly took Iago’s spot of being Othello’s ensign. Jealous is one of Iago’s important character trait that causes Iago’s jealousy of Othello giving Cassio the title of being Othello’s ensign. Iago spends all night ranting
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proof” that Othello demands from Iago‚ and how his actions are based on what he hears rather than what he sees and knows to be true. Our first introduction to deception in Othello commences with Iago’s self-centered plan for revenge on Othello. With his masterful skill of language Iago is able to lead characters to question not only themselves but those closest to them. With the power of words and vision‚ Iago successfully deceives Roderigo and Othello. Iago is ruthless as the cunning arch deceiver
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believes that Iago is a person who is very honest and trustworthy. In Scene III‚ Iago uses his trust to regulate Othello. Iago states‚ “Nor for my manhood‚ honesty‚ and wisdom‚ to let you know my thoughts” (Gwynn). Iago plans to drive Othello to madness through jealousy by framing Cassio and Desdemona for adultery while he reaps the benefits and rewards from Othello for his efforts (Bloom‚ 1999). Iago is able to convince Othello of Desdemona’s infidelity and Othello sets out for revenge. Iago convinced
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(Christofides‚ 2010). In the beginning of the play‚ Iago is talking to Roderigo about how he was passed up for Lieutenant. RODERIGO 35 “By heaven‚ I rather would have been his hangman.” IAGO 36 “Why‚ there’s no remedy. ’Tis the curse of service. Preferment goes by letter and affection‚ And not by old gradation‚ where each second Stood heir to th’ first. Now sir‚ be judge yourself‚ 40 Whether I in any just term am affined To love the Moor.” (Othello‚ 2014). Iago explains to Roderigo that receiving a promotion
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street in Venice‚ in the midst of an argument between Roderigo‚ a rich man‚ and Iago. Roderigo has been paying Iago to help him in his suit to Desdemona. But Roderigo has just learned that Desdemona has married Othello‚ a general whom Iago begrudgingly serves as ensign. Iago says he hates Othello‚ who recently passed him over for the position of lieutenant in favor of the inexperienced soldier Michael Cassio. Unseen‚ Iago and Roderigo cry out to Brabanzio that his daughter Desdemona has been stolen
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Thesis: The ease with which Iago manipulates Othello suggests that evil can be seductive. I. Iago easily manipulates Othello. A. Iago convinces Othello that he is his friend. 1. Iago appeals to Othello’s military mind. 2. Iago uses love against Othello to cause him to experience jealousy. B. Iago convinces Othello that Cassio is the enemy. 1. Iago manipulates Cassio into drinking too much since he is certain Cassio will do something he will regret. 2. Othello demotes Cassio from his position
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How long does it take to become a psychopath? Shakespeare introduces Iago into Othello and explores the possibility of becoming a psychopath in a matter of a couple days. In Othello‚ Iago is the antagonist‚ and Shakespeare depicts him with a few different natures and utilizes him to reveal the mind of a psychopath; how the mind of a psychopath functions. The play shows Iago figuring out how to restrain and expose people to his will. He diabolically works out this wicked scheme to fulfill his dreams
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