dramatic demise. While Iago carried out his master plan‚ he caused Othello to become deranged. Since Iago was trying to ruin Othello’s life and take Othello’s position in the military hierarchy‚ Iago placed countless doubts and uncertainties in Othello’s mind. These include the idea that Desdemona is being unfaithful with Cassio‚ and that Cassio isn’t loyal. Othello’s most fatal flaw is his jealousy. There are many instances in the play where Othello is convinced by Iago that something is true‚
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Shakespeare’s play Othello. In act I scene III lines 333-356 it is apparent that Iago is a very dishonest person. Iago is very good at pretending to be honest‚ he is devious in his ways of always telling people what they want to hear‚ as shown in his speech. His actions are driven by his hatred towards everyone who ever did him wrong. Iago is angered by Othello for not giving him the job he thought he deserved. Iago has also been told that his wife was unfaithful with Othello‚ which ruined his reputation
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and beliefs and whereas Iago is a person who conceals his nature of being manipulative and evil under the guise of “honesty”. These two characters are extremely important to the themes and values that are conveyed in this text and this is also demonstrated in the Oliver Parker’s movie. Iago’s continuous manipulation and his ability to create chaos in the midst of society‚ exemplifies that evil cannot be truly banished and that it is an everlasting aspect. Othello and Iago in Shakespeare’s original
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Othello and Iago. Both men are engaged in a battle over Othello’s honor. Iago is intent on destroyingOthello’s sense of honor and reducing him to a bestial state. Iago views Othello as a beast masquerading in warrior’s dress. He wants to return Othello to what he believes to be his natural bestial state‚ and he realizes that to achieve this goal he must dupe Othello into violating his code of honor. Ironically‚ as Iago tries to unmask Othello’s bestiality‚ it is the beast within Iago that is exposed
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Evil is Iago Shakespeare’s Othello‚ concludes with arguably one of the most tragic endings to a play anyone has ever written. In this final scene‚ the deceptive Iago is revealed as the villain responsible for Othello’s desperate act. Although Iago’s deceptive persona is finally unveiled here‚ he refuses to offer any justification for his evil deeds. Despite Othello’s demand for an explanation‚ and treats of torture‚ Iago maintains an immovable silence. Like Lodovico‚ audiences and critics alike
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else received it‚ what would you do to get it? Iago thinks that he deserves the lieutenant position but Othello names Cassio lieutenant. In the play Othello written by William Shakespeare Iago hates Othello because Othello names Cassio lieutenant. Iago wants to get back at him and will stop at nothing to ruin Othello‚ and Cassio’s lives. Now that Iago was not named lieutenant he is motivated to get his rightful position and take everyone out. Iago has a master plan that in his mind cannot fail.
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to the hero’s death. * Audience feels pity‚ fear and a sense of wastage at the end. Act Scene 1 * Shakespeare opens the play stirring curiosity in the reader as he introduces the play in mid conversation. * We are in wonder of who Iago hates. * “Mere prattle without practise is all
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one you trust the most. In the play “Othello” by William Shakespeare the character Iago is a very clever man and an example of a man who cheats and lie to get things his way. Iago is effective since he made a lot of people believe in him by gaining their trust and manipulating their emotions. Iago uses ethos to gain trust of other by showing off how noble he is. While Othello is confused and hurt about what Iago is assuming about Desdemona‚ to make Othello feel like he’s not doing this to offend
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Analysis “O‚ sir‚ content you; I follow him to serve my turn upon him … I am not what I am.” Iago‚ Act I‚ Pg 24-25 During Iago and Roderigo’s discourse‚ Iago says‚ “ O‚ sir‚ content you; I follow him to serve my turn upon him…I am not what I am”. Iago declares himself to be fallacious. He reveals his future betrayal to his “friend”‚ Othello. Iago is very wise with his plot‚ he is not who Othello thinks he is. Iago’s ability to be a clever two faced will help him gain
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Character Analysis “Iago” Shakespeare’s Iago is one of the best examples of a villain to this day. Such a villain would distract from the impact of the play. Shakespeare added depth to his villain making him Amoral‚ as opposed to the typical immoral villain. Iago’s entire scheme begins when the "ignorant‚ ill-suited" Cassio is given the position Iago wanted. Iago is consumed with envy and plots to steal the Position he feels he most deserves. Iago deceives‚ steals‚ and Kills to gain that position
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