Consider the role of Iago within the tragedy of ‘Othello’. Is he a ‘motiveless malignity’ or driven by the ‘green eyed monster that doth mock the meat it feeds upon’? Shakespeare has crafted the character of Iago as one of the most captivating and instinctively evil villains of all time. Undoubtedly‚ Iago’s role in the play ‘Othello’ is to exact a punishment to the protagonist Othello which is far greater than the crime he committed‚ therefore fulfilling the crucial criteria of a Shakespearean
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also separates sex from love by demeaning sex – both men try to control sexuality. Women are only acceptable id they are utterly idealised. Cassio describes Desdemona as almost immortal‚ as does Othello. However Iago cannot do this‚ he criticises Emilia and uses her perceived faults to build a wider criticism of all women. To him they are not much better than beasts‚ they simply function as childbearers. Both these attitudes are extremely dangerous for the real‚ imperfect women in the paly‚ who
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Shakespeare has used pathos in vast ways to support character development and to build the readers or audiences’ relationship with the characters. Shakespeare makes his readers feel sympathy for certain characters by the way the antagonist treats them. In Othello‚ Iago used Roderigo‚ tricked Othello‚ and mistreated the female characters in the play. Iago helps develop the theme of jealousy throughout the play by exploiting some of the major characters. The truths about some characters are shown
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soliloquies when on-stage alone‚ and makes lasting changes on other characters. With these attributes‚ the clearer protagonist in Othello is the villainous Iago. Iago is clearly a sociopath‚ as he unscrupulously betrays his commander Othello‚ his wife Emilia‚ and his friend and patsy‚ Roderigo. This does not detract from his responsibilities of the plot’s progression‚ however. Without Iago’s diabolical persuasion‚ Roderigo would not have been present in Cyprus to help frame and wound Cassio. Likewise
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The play "Othello" vs. "O" the movie portrays the main characters in various similarities and differences. In the play "Othello" there are two characters that make the play what it is. The movie "O" has those same characteristics with the characters roles. The two main characters in the play "Othello" are Othello and Iago. In the movie "O" they are Odin and Hugo. The play "Othello" was about a noble Moor‚ Othello that was in love with a woman named Desdemona. In the Movie "O" the characters name
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Honesty- Honesty is a Major theme in Othello and is mainly demonstrated when Othello perceives Iago to be honest‚ but in reality he is extremely dis honest. “Oh that’s an honest fellow. Do not doubt Cassio.” – Emilia (3.3.174-175) “I think thou dost; and for I know thou’rt full of love and honesty.” – Othello (3.3.178-179) “Not for my manhood‚ honesty or wisdom.” – Iago (3.3.181-182) “Why did I marry? This honest creature doubtless sees and knows more‚ much more‚ than he unfolds.” – Othello
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Love and Jealousy The play Othello written by William Shakespeare follows Othello who is betrayed by his best friend Iago. Iago’s manipulation causes Othello’s jealousy and effectively destroys the King of Moore’s life. Jealousy is a central theme in the play Othello because not only does it cause the protagonist’s death but it is also the motivation for Iago’s betrayal. One of the most significant scenes that portrays jealousy is when Roderigo uses lago to get close to Desdemona. It doesn’t
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else. Proof: Point Three: Iago engineers himself to become jealous of Othello for apparently sleeping with Emilia. Proof: Concluding Sentence: Third Body Paragraph Introductory Sentence: Point One: Iago accuses Cassio of having an affair with Desdemona‚ and Othello makes him his lieutenant as he believes him to be honest and trustworthy. Proof: Point Two: Iago manipulates Emilia by telling her to give him the handkerchief causing Desdemona’s death. Proof: Point Three: Iago manipulates
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Othello vs. Othello Throughout Hollywood history‚ many screen adaptations of famous books and novels have strayed away from its original. In almost every movie based on a literary work‚ there are always major differences. Whether it is in the story plot‚ character‚ or even its setting‚ spotting the differences is always easy to find. However‚ when it comes to Shakespeare the movies are rarely changed. In most movies‚ they are not only true to the plot‚ but even true to the dialogue. In perhaps
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Natalia Grube Othello Paper The tragedy of Othello was caused by the insecurities and changing character of Othello himself. Racism and the villainous Iago both contributed to the evolution of Othello’s character. G.K Hunter the author of “Othello and Colour Prejudice.” Discusses how the prejudices against Othello‚ both in the play and also the prejudices Shakespeare’s audience already conveyed towards darker skinned people‚ were framed to doom Othello from the start. Hunters article gives
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