IAGO: a cold-hearted villain capable of manipulating anyone to get what he wants. William Shakespeare‚ born: 1564 died: 1616‚ is considered one of the greatest writers who has ever lived. He had a unique way of putting things into words. All of his plays‚ sonnets‚ and poems have gotten great recognition. But when Shakespeare wrote Othello he created one of the most controversial villains of all times; Iago. He is best described as disturbing‚ ruthless‚ and amoral. No other character can even
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Who is Iago? Iago poisons people’s thoughts‚ creating ideas in their heads without implicating himself. His first victim is Roderigo. Roderigo remarks‚ "That thou‚ Iago‚ who hast had my purse as if the strings were thine." [Act I‚ Scene I‚ Line 2] Throughout the play‚ Iago leads Roderigo‚ professing that ". . . I do hate [the Moor] as I do Hell pains." [Act I‚ Scene I‚ Line 152] He tells Roderigo to "Put money in thy purse" [Act I‚ Scene III‚ Line 328] so that he can win Desdemona with gifts. Iago
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0 1 2 V O L . 5 4 N O. 1 Thomas H. Davenport‚ Paul Barth and Randy Bean How ‘Big Data’ Is Different Please note that gray areas reflect artwork that has been intentionally removed. The substantive content of the article appears as originally published. REPRINT NUMBER 54104 W I N N I N G W I T H D AT A : E S S AY How ‘Big Data’ Is Different These days‚ lots of people in business are talking about “big data.” But how do the potential insights from big data differ from what managers generate
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empire as long as Caesar had remained in power‚ hence his reasoning behind his actions. As Brutus using pathos to persuade the audience as he says “who here is so vile that will not love his country” Brutus expresses his feelings for the empire and how he cares trying to make the audience feel the dreadful for thinking that his killing of Caesar was a betrayal to the empire. The Biggest flaw was that his speech was too short he never really explained the crimes or tyranny that Caesar had committed
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A new wave of colonialism took shape after the early explorations during the early modern period between the years 1450 and 1750. During this time‚ major European settlements developed direct empires overseas. These settlements include the colonial empires in both North and South America and in colonial possessions in Africa and Asia. Like most colonies‚ these three had a few similarities in addition to many contrasting differences. A main similarity between the early American‚ African‚ and Asian
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John Smith and Benjamin Franklin were both remarkable men known for their writings and works. There are many similarities between these two men‚ such as they were both authors. There are also many differences. John Smith “served as a foot soldier for the English in the Scottish Lowlands” (pg.16) and he was also an adventurer. Benjamin Franklin was a “-scientist‚inventor‚ educator‚ statesmen...and foremost a printer.” (pg.94). Here are some of the comparisons between Franklin and Smith. As I had
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Finally‚ the most effective way Iago poisons Othello’s mind is by changing the appearance of reality. He will cover it up with lies and Othello will be forced to believe him because he will be too submerged in doubt and suspicion to see the truth. In act 3‚ scene 3‚ when Cassion parts from Desdemona‚ Iago makes it appear as if Cassio “steal away so guilty-like”(Shakespeare‚ act 3‚ scene 3) because he did not want to be seen with Desdemona. While it appears really bad from Othello point of view‚ the
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Moliere’s neoclassic comedy‚ Tartuffe‚ is a prime example of his expertise in the comedic technique. The plot is one that keeps the reader or viewer interested and aware. It begins with Madame Pernell visiting her son’s house and reprimanding all of them but their boarder‚ Tartuffe. She believes Tartuffe is a man of astounding character. The members of the house‚ however‚ disagree and say that Tartuffe is deceitful and a fraud. After Madam Pernell leaves‚ Dorine and Cleante‚ the maid and the brother-in-law
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Iago is one of the main characters in the play Othello. His personality consists of being the personification of the moral behavior. Shakespeare goes a lot deeper than that‚ he gives Iago this colour that makes him more than just a stock character. Iago gains complexity throughout the play through having multiple motives‚ his ability to manipulate others and being generally just unsympathetic. Shakespeare shows us exactly what kind of person Iago is right from the beginning of the play. The reader/spectator
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Mightier Than The Sword "The most forceful lines of a serious moral statement are usually less powerful than those of satire‚ and nothing will reform most men better than the depiction of their faults"(Moliere’s preface to Tartuffe). Jean-Baptiste Poquelin Moliere’s play Tartuffe caused much controversy on its release upon the reigning king of France at that time. This comedy of greed‚ lust‚ deceit‚ hypocrisy‚ devotion‚ ardor‚ and truth had to be rewritten three times before the clergy approved it
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