In Shakespeare’s Othello betrayal is one of the most important motifs. The plot of this play is centered around the idea of Iago’s betrayals. Throughout the story Iago puppets his friends and family in an attempt to gain his desires. In accordance to his plan he betrays his friends and family creating a chain reaction causing them to leave their beliefs. However‚ Iago’s plan fails and leads to the downfall of many of the characters. As the plot continues to develop‚ betrayal is one of the key elements
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In William Shakespeare’s Othello‚ one can truly see the power of words and their delivery‚ and the tremendous effect that they can have on other people. Iago’s rhetorical style captivates many characters and leads them to arrive at conclusions that he wants them to reach‚ and it is the ultimate driving force behind Othello’s transformation from a calm and imperturbable general to a monstrous and furious puppet. Through his manipulation of other characters‚ Iago is nevertheless able to remain
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Which two ideas resonate with you? How does Shakespeare initiate and maintain interest in those ideas? (500 words) The two ideas that resonate with me in the play Othello are masculinity and race because I feel that they play an important role in the actions that are determined by the main characters and the relationships that are obtained. The more masculine characters in the play are often more reluctant to show any type of emotions such as fear or sadness but instead show courage and strength
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Othello‚ a play written by William Shakespeare in 1603‚ is a tragedy that was driven by both vindictiveness and racial prejudice. Iago is the antagonist of the play who persuades Othello into thinking that Desdemona‚ Othello’s wife‚ is committing adultery behind his back. Through the story‚ we will be able to identify adultery as the main theme of the play‚ and it plays a major role in Iago’s plan to destroy Othello. Iago can be characterized as a very malicious and manipulative character who uses
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How does the director use the following six filmic elements to convey a sexual view of the Othello-Iago-Desdemona relationship? Oliver Parker uses a range of elements in Othello to convey a sexual view on Othello‚ Iago and Desdemona’s relationship in the very important armoury scene. Parker uses the positioning of characters and camera angles to show the emotions and insights of what the characters are feeling. The actor’s use of facial expressions and body language also show how the characters
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dramatic irony by Shakespeare which is demonstrated throughout the entire play. [ Shakespeare’s play Othello is encompassed with a notable use of dramatic irony on Iago‚ which in return is shown to be the fuel of the conflict between Othello‚ Desdemona and Cassio. ] Iago’s master plan is beginning to reach the climax as he schemingly takes advantage of Othello’s unstable state by successfully planting seeds of suspicion and doubt in Othello’s mind. This is executed through his language and hesitant
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It has ended‚ Othello and Desdemona has died. Iago is now to be torture and executed. Lodovico tells Iago to “Look on the tragic loading of this bed: this is thy work.” (Act 5 Scene 2:359-260) Before the execution Iago begs to be given a fair trial‚ and so it is done. The Duke of Venice as the “Judge”‚ Iago is given 20 minutes to give his defense speech. The Duke slams the gavel to hurry Iago up. Iago stands and starts off by saying “Thy honour‚ I am v’ry grateful yond thee has’t given me this chance
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has to appear sincere in front of others so he won’t lose their trust while he carries out his will. * I will turn her virtue into pitch (380) * This quote was taken from Iago’s soliloquy. * In this quote Iago is talking about Desdemona and says that he will make her good character‚ good intentions (of helping Iago get his position back talking to Othello) to be a failure. Because Othello’s confidence on her will be questioned. * So Iago is planning to make her polite intent
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tongue of a venomous snake. This exhibits the poisoning of Othello’s heart and love‚ and developing the motif of bestial imagery‚ which ultimately represents his growing jealousy. Also from lines 444-460‚ Othello describes his newfound hatred towards Desdemona like “the Pontic Sea” with an “icy current and compulsive course”.
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Iago is a soldier who has fought beside Othello for several years‚ and has become his trusted advisor. He speaks very differently towards different people; for example when talking to Roderigo he presents hatred towards Othello‚ whereas when he is beside Othello‚ threatens Roderigo by raising his sword. Sly and cunning Iago uses language as his weapon by turning people against each other with a mere sentence. He deviously becomes Othello’s trusted servant‚ whereas in reality the audience know he
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