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    Othello Essay: Fate or chance appears to side with Iago in his plot to bring about the downfall of Othello and Desdemona. Iago is malicious and manipulative. He possesses deep hatred towards all those who have wronged him and does not understand the term "love" however; he is also the clever opportunist‚ using every possible chance to further his plot in bringing about the downfall of Othello and unintentionally the innocent Desdemona. To say that this mastermind should be thankful entirely to

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    Othello is a victim who runs ahead of his tempter Othello is a powerful and thought-provoking play because it demands its audience to contemplate the very nature of humanity. The concept of mankind’s inherent evil is explored primarily through the character of Othello. The audience is often left confused as to whether Othello’s downfall can be blamed on his character or rather the inescapable evil of man. Of course‚ in Othello‚ Iago acts as a catalyst for the disastrous chain of events and can hence

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    Who or what is responsible for the tragedy in Othello? In Shakespeare’s Othello almost every character ranging from Brabantio to Emilia is somewhat responsible for the tragedy‚ emotions are also at play in the tragedy. Essentially the main person or later referred to as a “devil” is Iago‚ the fiendish manipulator pulling the strings. Throughout the play Iago jumps at any attempt to sabotage Othello and Desdemona’s relationship and quite literally anyone who gets in his way including his own

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    regard and affection. In William Shakespeare’s play‚ Othello‚ there are many questions that the reader would ask about the love that Othello has for Desdemona. During many aspects of the play‚ Othello’s love for his wife is contradictory and questionable. Throughout Shakespeare’s play‚ Othello displays that he does not truly love Desdemona through his relationship was based on pity and not true love‚ the lack of trust Othello had for Desdemona raised false suspicion and Shakespeare’s design to create

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    murder of Desdemona was an honor killing. Othello thought that Desdemona brought him dishonor and gave him a bad reputation. While Othello was manipulated into murdering Desdemona‚ he was the one that had the physical choice. Iago constantly agreed with Othello‚ saying that Othello should kill Desdemona. This influenced Othello’s decision‚ but it was ultimately Othello that chose why he should or shouldn’t kill Desdemona. His choice was based off of his own reputation. He loved Desdemona‚ but

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    Othello Dramatis Personae • • • • • • • Duke of Venice Othello: Moor‚ married to Desdoma Iago: Solider in Othello’s army Cassio: Lieutenant in Othello’s army Desdemona: Othello’s wife Emilia: Iago’s wife Rodreigo: Solider‚ love Desdemona Act I Scene 1 • Read I.1.113-114 • Othello begins in the city of Venice‚ at night • Roderigo is having a discussion with Iago‚ who is bitter at being passed up as Othello’s lieutenant. • Though Iago had greater practice in battle and in military matters‚ Cassio

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    In Venice they do let God see the pranks they dare not show their husbands. Their best conscience is not to leave ’t undone‚ but keep’t unknown” (Shakespeare‚ A3/S3/ P9) With this quote‚ Iago is trying to convince Othello that Desdemona is cheating on him with Cassio. In the story‚ Othello is going to have a lot of emotion in the way of his reasoning

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    Othello and Desdemona vs. Romeo and Juliet Othello and Desdemona are similar and different from Romeo and Juliet in several ways‚ both as couples‚ and as individuals. The circumstances they face and the nature of their characters share similarities‚ and so do the choices they make‚ but the other characters in the respective plays‚ and the key differences in Othello and Romeo’s dispositions cause them to go down separate roads‚ even if the end stage is the same. Desdemona and Juliet are interesting

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    In the play "Othello‚" Shakespeare offers us with another male ruled society where ladies are second-rate. Desdemona‚ Emilia‚ and Bianca are denied by their companion‚ yet adore them totally and unselfishly. Every one of the three ladies is in uneven connections‚ feeling more for their proud men who seem not able to respond. In any case‚ these ladies show sincere emotions toward each other especially Desdemona and Emilia‚ expect the in male relationship they more different from each other. They after

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    To what extent was Germany responsible for the tension between the European powers (1900-1913)? Tension was rife between the main powers within Europe and their hold over their empires and states. Many of the alliances of the time created enemies‚ generating huge tensions‚ with Germany often feeling isolated and betrayed. Germany gravely feared an encirclement and attack upon her borders; it was evident that war was going to break out‚ it was just a matter of when and how‚ leaving many tactics

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