holds us back from being evil? What power hinders us from murdering‚ stealing‚ and hurting others? Most would say there is the sense of guilt and possible punishment‚ but regardless‚ they say that they still would never commit these offenses even with the repercussions not present. This is not true‚ we overestimate our actual compassion and to be evil is just a matter of being chastised; and with a lack of punishment‚ we would all be much more evil than we imagine. In Shakespeare’s Othello‚ we tend to
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Intro: What does Desdemona represent in Shakespeare’s play? Well she represents a lot of things like showing her love for Othello and the betrayal in relationship between those two. And she has a good and sometimes bad relationship with her Dad. BP1: Desdemona shows how she has a good relationship with her Dad because when the text says “I owe you respect because you gave me life and education you’re the one I have to obey I’m your daughter” this is showing that she has a really good relationship
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trust‚ loyalty and honesty. In the play Othello‚ Shakespeare demonstrates these qualities through many of his characters to portray their deep friendships. However as the play progresses these friends turn into foes as many problems occur in their friendships and lead to many tragic events. The negative qualities that tore these friendships apart are distrust‚ selfishness and jealousy that led many of the characters to their tragedies. In the play Othello‚ Shakespeare demonstrates that there are
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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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Othello Study ------------------------------------------------- Othello (The Character) * The character of Othello is in many ways a paradox. * He simultaneously experiences deep and passionate love as well as terrible and violent hatred; he is a rootless “stranger/Of here and everywhere” who the world defines by his ethnicity‚ “Moor”; and‚ he is a man called “noble” who commits the most horrendous of sins‚ murder. * At the heart of these contradictions is a black man trying to
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Othello Character Analysis In Othello‚ Shakespeare tells the story of the soldier Othello‚ a noble and respected man‚ whose insecurities enable him to fall prey to the overwhelming power of jealousy. Through manipulation and lies‚ Othello changes from a kind and faithful husband into a man completely taken over by jealousy‚ resulting in his downfall. This shift in Othello’s character is done by the antagonist‚ Iago. Iago’s cruelty to not only Othello‚ but all others around him‚ reveals his villainous
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Presentation of Iago in Act 2 Scene 3 of ‘Othello’. Othello is one of Shakespeare’s tragedies but also a love story of two lovers. Shakespeare’s tragic heroes always had at least one main flaw‚ which contributed to their downfall. In Othello’s case it was jealousy; when he was told Desdemona was having an affair. Other themes the play deals with includes hatred‚ racism‚ betrayal and discrimination. Although Othello is the main protagonist in the play‚ however‚ in many ways Iago seems to be the
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English Speech This vital speech by Iago taken from Act 2 Scene 3 occurs just after the brawl between Cassio and Montano‚ where Othello is disgusted with his lieutenant’s behavior and dismisses Cassio. From the beginning Iago behaves in this way because of his intense jealousy he has at Othello for promoting Cassio over him. His motivation develops further due to jealousy of both Cassio and Othello‚ and their happiness. These projections of hate are a result of Iago’s own insecurities and his obsession
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In Othello by William Shakespeare‚ Iago is the villain whose motives are to seek revenge on Othello and Cassio both. However‚ he admits that his plan isn’t perfect yet‚ so he will not reveal his plan and show his face until his plan get’s done. Iago’s jealousy and greed made him more evil and he used many other characters to work with his plans. First of all‚ at the party‚ Iago purposely makes Cassio drunk so that it is easier to control him. Since Cassio is a weak alcohol drinker‚ he quickly
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Fred West describes Iago as motiveless person who is entirely unconcerned with the moral consequences of choice. His ability to switch between both truth and lies without a second thought proves that Iago is a psychopath and the society in ‘Othello’ is full of good which is why Iago’s evil stands out so vividly. West described Iago as “a character with no motives to do with either fact so logic” who “saw truth and lies as one thing” and had no problem using his own misconception to his advantage
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