Edmund Vs Othello Essay

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Edmund Vs. Iago: A Comparitive Analysis Of Shakespeare 's Villains
VILLAINY OF EDMUND AND LAGO IN SHAKESPEAREAN PLAYS
INTRODUCTION
The plots of all Shakespearean tragedies follow a similar sequence of events. Typically
Conflicts arise due to twist of events that set the two characters that had initially enjoyed a good relationship with each other on opposing ends. First it begins with the Exposition stage; this is where the reader is introduced to the setting under which the conflict arises, the characters involved and the state of issues at the time. The next stage is the build-up of events that will later culminate into the conflict. Here the
That made him justify his villainy actions as he quotes ‘’The curiosity of nations to deprive me, For that I am some twelve or fourteen moon-shines .Lag of a brother? Why bastard? wherefore base?’ (1.ii. 03-05).
On the other hand, lago is a trusted soldier under Othello. The two have a mutual relationship until the former is bypassed in the award of a promotion which is given to Michael Cassio by
Othello. He utters out his hatred to Roderigo against the two although not much to Cassio as
Othello in his sentiments ‘’One Michael Cassio, a Florentine (A fellow almost damn 'd in a fair wife), That never set a squadron in the field But he, sir, had th ' election ...’’ (1.i. 20-22).

Themes relating Edmund and Lago
1. Motives
Lago’s quest for revenge and treachery is instigated by the fact that although he was most preferred as the new lieutenant, Cassio is given the position instead. This at first is the main reason why he plans to see Othello suffer. He is so spiteful as he refers to Othello as a
“Barbary horse,” and “old black ram,” Initially as his plans fail to materialise and some
iii. 15).
2. ART OF VILLAINY
The play Othello begins with a mutual relationship between Othello and Lago. As the plot unveils, the character of lago is unveiled as a deceitful person with hidden motives. He has indeed perfected the art of devilish such that even when his plans are derailed, he is careful enough to twist his schemes to fit the planned end. He plans to ruin the marriage between
Othello and his wife Desdemona. In a bid to stop the consummation ceremony from taking place, Lago goes ahead to instigate Cassio to pick a fight with Roderigo and when Governor
Montano intervene, he gets stabbed in the process. It is Lago who sends Roderigo to raise

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Othello without him suspecting of his motive and actually enjoys seeing him suffer. He taunts him and derives joy seeing him get tormented by jealousy by inciting Othello to think that his wife is cheating on him. He actually make the latter believe that his Wife Desdemona is cheating on him with Cassio. Lago is so excited to receive Othello’s handkerchief that his wife Emilia had collected from the former’s house. Although Emilia doesn’t the point