intentions‚ highly calculated and constantly operative whenever he is in the presence of another. Iago whosecredo reads‘Iam not what I am’ and only his soliloquies or under the cover of darkness does he say or do anything not suiting his fictitious role of ‘honest Iago.’ I agree with Van Laan’s interpretation of Othello’s character. Othello does seem to enjoy his entitlement. As seen in the poem‚ Iago is careful to make note of Othello’s authority and never regarded himself as his equal. This though
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Commentary In the first act of Othello‚ the antagonist of the play‚ Iago‚ is introduced rather than Othello himself. Iago and Roderigo are known to the audience in the beginning while Othello’s name is never mentioned in the first scene but is referred to as ‘he’ ‘him’ ‘moor’ etc. which creates anticipation in the audience. But as the play develops Iago mentions Othello a lot by giving him different other names. These named used by Iago gives us an impression that Othello is a bad character in the play
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Ugly black twisted tree in the middle of a green field and a butterfly is chained next to it RACE and GENDER MANIPULATION: Iago manipulates Brabantio into believing Desdemona ran off with Othello in a negative way Iago manipulates Cassio in drinking and starting a fight Iago manipulates Othello into thinking Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair GENDER ROLE: Iago’s depiction of female- his treatment and rude comments about Emilia and Bianca Iago’s telling Roderigo women only wanted sex
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Desdemona were in love but her father did not approve of it. Othello has no trust for Desdemona because his lieutenant‚ Iago‚ made a fabrication saying that Cassio had an affair with Desdemona. There are different types of archetypes that can be found in Othello. Desdemona is a caregiver because she is generous and she care for others like trying to help Cassio get his position back. Iago is a destroyer because he ruined Othello and Cassio life by trying to get revenge on them. Othello is a
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everything is going smoothly with Othello the villain in the play‚ Iago‚ determines to destroy his fortunes by taking advantage of Othello’s tragic flaw of jealousy and his gullible nature. This play explores the universal theme of jealousy and trust with one another. The theme of jealousy is apparent at the start of play. In a heated conversation between Iago and Roderigo (whom is in love with Desdemona) Iago expresses jealousy on Casio as Iago is not chosen as the lieutenant which he thinks he deserves
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diligent man‚ although Iago‚ a secret villain‚ believes otherwise. Iago feels he is more deserving of this position and Othello should of chosen him instead. Although‚ indeed demonstrates Othello’s knowledgeable judgment. For this reason Iago misleads Cassio into unknowingly discredit himself‚ “Reputation‚ reputation‚ reputation! O‚ I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of myself‚ and what remains is bestial. My reputation‚ Iago‚ my reputation!” (Act 2‚ Scene 3). Iago talks Cassio into
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Othello’s weakness is as much a cause of tragedy as Iago’s malice; do you agree? The power to use another person and manipulate them is a great skill which Iago possess‚ but without all of Othello ‘s weakness’‚ it would be a pointless skill‚ which is why the main cause of Othello’s tragedies is his weaknesses. His passion to follow his will‚ not his mind‚ means he is easily susceptible to jealously which‚ for Desdemona‚ means her untimely death. The fact that Othello is an outsider makes him vulnerable
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achieves this theme through the two characters of Iago and Othello. Both of these characters are seen as flawed‚ but in different ways. By contradicting these two characters‚ Shakespeare is able to achieve the theme to a greater extent. Iago is a character who is so invested in his plan‚ he does not see how the fallout might affect him. Othello is the opposite‚ being so trusting and insecure in his love life that he will believe anything Iago says‚ and not realize what might be fueled by jealousy
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life‚ we can see many ups and downs during the story. Finally we can see the end of Othello‚ who falls down from his Greatness. In this we can also find other characters‚ Michael Cassio‚ a Lieutenant‚ how has an affair with Bianca‚ a prostitute. Iago‚ a jealous man who wants and desires Othello’s perdition. He is the villain of the story and it’s an evil and has a deceptive appearance‚ capable to cheat everyone being
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place as lieutenant; Othello depends on his reputation as a noble hero; Iago needs to maintain an honest reputation. “Cassio ’s changing reputation played a big role in the play.” (The Role of Reputation) Reputation was everything to Cassio‚ but once demoted he began to act differently and couldn ’t face Othello. Cassio‚ Othello’s lieutenant‚ who holds a high position‚ is much resented by Iago (Othello’s ensign). As a result‚ Iago hatches his plan to defeat him. Cassio is truly devoted to Othello
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