Manipulation in Othello From beginning to end Iago moves the characters of Othello as if they were chessmen. He uses their individual aspirations and passions to motivate them to whatever devious plan he desires. His adroit manipulation of those characters range from convincing Roderigo to serve Cassio another glass of wine‚ to leading Othello to the conclusion that only by killing Desdemona could he save himself and mankind from her treacherous acts of infidelity. However‚ in each case Iago doesn’t
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remains unknown as to what his true intentions are. Iago’s relationship with Othello is one that gives with the right hand and takes with the left. In the right hand‚ putting race aside‚ Iago looks up to Othello as a father: he desires his attention‚ always wants to be involved in his life‚ and is someone whose footsteps he’d like to follow. Then we have Iago’s left hand‚ which takes race into account‚ cannot stand Othello to the point that his very own existence is to become the poison that fills
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gift from Othello to Desdemona. It is important to Othello because it represents love. Othello is upset that Desdemona gave it to Cassio. The handkerchief is so meaningful to him and his wife‚ so it led Othello to incorrectly think that Desdemona cheated on him. If it was a random object‚ then Othello wouldn’t be suspicious of Desdemona‚ but since it means a lot for him‚ he thinks Desdemona’s action that she gave it to Cassio proves that her love towards Cassio is greater. 2. Othello has drastically
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William Shakespeare’s 1604 play‚ “Othello‚” displays various relationships. However‚ the most significant relationship in the play is the romance that occurs between Othello and Desdemona. Likewise‚ Shakespeare’s 1597 play‚ “Romeo and Juliet‚” displays the romance between Romeo and Juliet as the most vital relationship in the play. The two tragedies work to overcome personal insecurity‚ death‚ and the repercussions of love. Although the plays depict other relationships‚ the romantic affiliations
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Shakespeare explores many different themes and values through the use of literary techniques and language devices in his play “Othello” that are still relatable in today’s society. In my book cover‚ I express my own opinion on what Shakespeare conveys in his play‚ through the use of imagery‚ symbolism and contrast. The themes I explore in my book cover are manipulation‚ race and appearance vs reality. Manipulation is a motif which occurs throughout the whole play and is displayed through the use
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Act 1 Scene 1 Questions 1. From Roderigo’s first speech it appears that he paid Iago for something? Can you tell what it is? So that he will help win over Desdemona’s heart 2. Iago say he hates Othello for what reason? Iago hates Othello because he didn’t get the promotion and Michael Cassio did and Iago thinks he is the one who deserves it 3. What does Iago say of Cassio? Iago says that Cassio is undeserving as he has no experience and only has book knowledge 4. What two kinds of followers are there
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interact with the world. Analysis of the text ‘Othello’ and its connectivity of characters discern themes such as betrayal‚ reputation and a patriarchal society‚ accompanied by unique contextual values. It is these abstract ideas which seek to explain the human condition and thus remain intriguing to a modern viewer. Betrayal dictates the course of the play and is most prominent in that of Iago and Othello. The twist begins through dramatic irony as Othello says “Iago is a man of honesty and trust”.
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Eng 152 Othello There are many important messages portrayed throughout Othello that can still be applied in our lives today. He talks about everything from love and betrayal to the power of suggestion. The play deals with race issues‚ which is still a very big topic in today’s society. There are many important lessons that can be learned from Othello. Even though this took place hundreds of years ago‚ it deals with issues that are just as relevant now as they were when it was written. He
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eyes to see:/She has deceived her father‚ and may thee" (1.3.292-293). This early seed of doubt allows Iago to play on Othello’s jealous nature‚ and concoct a plan to take advantage of Othello. Iago slowly leaks his poison into Othello and soon has the result he desires‚ Othello is overcome with jealousy. Othello continuously denies his jealousy‚ but it is apparent that he is losing his mind with the thought of Desdemona’s unfaithfulness. He speaks to Iago saying "No Iago;/I’ll see before I doubt;
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Bailey Lovell Shakespeare Shaw 3 December 2010 The Fall of Othello It would seem to most that that the protagonist in William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Othello‚ the Moor of Venice should have everything going for him. A respected member of Venice’s elite and an integral part of the military‚ Othello appears to have it all together. However‚ a closer look reveals a few cracks in his otherwise firm foundation. Othello is a black man in a white world‚ and he is self-conscious about
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