play Othello‚ written by William Shakespeare‚ the antagonist Iago manipulates other characters. He makes them act in ways that benefits his plan of destroying Othello by making him believe that his wife‚ Desdemona‚ is having an affair with his lieutenant‚ Michael Cassio. In the beginning of the play‚ Roderigo who is in love with Othello’s wife‚ Desdemona‚ comes to Iago for help. Iago manipulates Roderigo by promising him Desdemona’s attention and love if he “put money in thy purse‚” as Iago says
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Literature May 8th 2012 Iago the Antagonist Usually in any story or a lot of stories there is an antagonist who plays an important role that may sometimes be mischievous or compelling to act against another character or characters. In the play “Othello”‚ Iago ends up being a very witty antagonist who entraps many characters into his games of winning the love of Desdemona. He works against Othello by attempting to destroy him mentally‚ since Othello isn’t that wise. As Iago says‚ “I follow him to
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Othello: Iago Makes Othello Believe His Wife Is Having An Affair In Shakespeare’s "Othello‚" Iago carefully and masterfully entraps Othello into believing that his wife‚ Desdemona‚ is having an affair with Cassio. He does this through a series of suggestions and hesitations that entice and implant images into Othello’s head that lead him to his own demise. More importantly‚ Iago gives Othello the motive to murder his own innocent wife Desdemona‚ satisfying Iago’s immense appetite for revenge
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Waddell Othello Essay: Is There Textual Proof of Iago Being a Psychopath The character of Iago in Shakespeare’s “Othello” is fascinating; Shakespeare’s genius has created in Iago a truly evil and in the end despicable man. He has the dubious honour for being a main character‚ an antagonist too‚ in one of Shakespeare’s blood soaked tragedies and actually surviving the experience. A genius villain whose machinations and trickery brought about the downfall of main protagonist Othello‚ Iago’s traits
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Michael Jackson was born Michael Joseph Jackson in Gary‚ Indiana on August 29‚ 1958‚ and entertained audiences nearly his entire life. His father Joe Jackson had been a guitarist‚ but was forced to give up his musical ambitions‚ following his marriage to Katherine (Scruse). Together‚ they prodded their growing family ’s musical interests at home. By the early 1960s‚ the older boy Jackie‚ Tito and Jermaine had begun performing around the city; by 1964‚ Michael and Marlon had joined in.
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Iago uses the Elizabethan views and stereotypes to manipulate Othello to do his bidding. Iago assumes that Othello is insecure due to his ethnic heritage‚ and uses this to his advantage. Iago himself is influenced by the context--the Elizabethan society. While Iago is correct of Othello’s insecurity‚ it is because of the attitudes towards Blackamoors during the Elizabethan era that Othello was insecure itself. There is evidence that there were a considerable number of black people in England in
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Iago is not only an ingenious villain but also a manipulator with the utmost skill. Iago creates hatred and jealousy in Othello‚ tricks Cassio and makes a fool of Roderigo. He holds everyone that is important in his plans in the palm of his hand and he does with them as he so wishes. But how is this? How is one man able to manipulate so many and create so much hatred and jealousy that all sense is no more? Throughout the play‚ Iago makes the reasons‚ for why he is carrying out this evil plan‚ clear
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How is Iago Presented In Act 1‚ Scene 1 Of “Othello” “Othello” was a play written by William Shakespeare in 1603. This play is a tragedy written in iambic pentameter‚ with a noble hero named Othello and a devious villain called Iago. Iago changes the story for the worst as he causes Othello to commit suicide and murder his loyal wife because of his fatal flow which is jealousy. The opening of the play confuses the audience for Iago and Roderigo are arguing over Desdemona. The audience may also
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Egypt was one of the most successful ancient civilizations ever. One major reason it was so successful was because of the Nile river. The Nile provided many great thing that a civilization needs. The Nile provided a great fresh water source‚ a quicker way to travel‚ and vegetation/food. The Nile was a very important part of Ancient Egypt. One reason that the Nile helped so much was because it provided a great water source. Since the water in the Mediterranean sea was salt water‚ the Nile was very
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to “What’s Going on in Famous Characters’ Brains?” I am your host today‚ Mr. What. Now‚ I am glad to invite the greatest villains in Shakespeare’s and Golding’s writings. (Audiences clap hand enthusiastically. Spotlight on Iago and Jack. Host turns to the guests.) Host: Iago and Jack‚ your rising fames indeed captures everyone’s attention. Can you explain a little bit of the road to success and who would you like to thank for? Maybe you first‚ Jack? Jack: (pulls a meat from his pants and chews
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