OTHELLO In the play Othello‚ the character of Othello has certain traits‚ which make him seem naive and unsophisticated‚ compared to many other people. This is why Iago‚ is able to manipulate him so easily. Iago told Roderigo‚ "O‚sir‚ content you. I follow him to serve my turn upon him "(I‚ i lines 38-9). Iago is saying‚ he only follows Othello to a point‚ and upon reaching it he will not follow him any longer. This is the first sign of how deceitful Iago will be. Iago has his own evil agenda
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English 2 Jealousy Shakespeare’s Othello portrays the effect of emotions. Throughout the play love and jealousy are the most prominent emotions. The characters’ emotions lead them into making the decisions that make this play a tragedy. Although some may argue love is the most important emotion in Othello‚ nevertheless jealousy truly is because it makes Othello and Iago make awful decisions. On one hand‚ some people might say love is the most important emotion in Othello because Iago’s motive for his
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The Importance of Reputation in Othello In William Shakespeare’s Othello‚ there are many motives that drive the direction of the play’s characters. None more prominent than reputation. Reputation is simply part of one’s life‚ none can dispute that fact. To some it is a blessing‚ to others it is a curse. Throughout the duration of the play‚ the characters Iago‚ Othello‚ and Cassio display the importance of reputation. Iago’s honest reputation‚ Othello’s war fought reputation and Cassio’s desperation
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lieutenant: “I know my price; I am worth no worse a place” (Othello I.i.10). He feels that the position belongs to him‚ and he becomes extremely envious when the position is given to Cassio instead. Lancer mentions that envy is a defense mechanism to insecurity and that those who experience envy “might [even] go so far as to sabotage‚ misappropriate‚ or defame the envied person.” This is exactly what Iago does; he conjures up a plan to sabotage Othello and defame Cassio in his fit of rage by using something
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Othello: A Feminist Reading Using ideas from feminine stereotypes‚ explore ways in which Othello might be regarded as a product of its time. The representation of women in literature was felt to be one of the most important forms of socialisation. It provided role models which shown to both genders what is “acceptable” of females. Feminist Criticism examines the ways in which literature has been shaped according to the issues of gender. The feminist challenges the idea of women being submissive
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‘Jealously remains the ultimate corrupting force within action.’ To what extent do you agree with this? Within the play Othello‚ jealously remains the ultimate corrupting force‚ as it is through jealously that dramatic conflict occurs and the tragic events unfold. The consequences of jealously have a catalytic impact on the characters of the play and their mutual relationships. This is clearly demonstrated through the machiavellian villain of the play‚ Iago‚ whose actions and dialogue are driven
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Iago‚ in Shakespeare’s Othello‚ is a deceiving character because he tells lies in order to get what he wants. He interacts with people only to manipulate them‚ but most importantly he never reveals his true feelings or motives. Iago might say things that suggest what his motive is‚ but he soon contradicts himself with another suggestion making it extremely difficult to understand him. Although Iago’s true motives cannot be determined‚ some motives could be jealousy‚ the enjoyment of seeing people
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Shakespeare’s great Othello to the concepts of race and racism. It is amongst the earliest works from Western Literature dealing with a prominent black protagonist. Othello faces the onslaught of constant racism from other characters‚ especially when he marries Desdemona. Desdemona is described to be a privileged white woman whose father disapproves of their relations. This relates back to present day because even in the early 20th century depictions of the play were censored and Othello had to be played
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wanted to marry Desdemona‚ in fact he would convey his jealousy towards Othello and Desdemona’s marriage. Not only was he jealous of their marriage but also how Desdemona’s father‚ Brabantio‚ had told him that he could not marry Desdemona. Eventually Iago convinces Rodrigo to save up money so he can give it to Desdemona. In order for Desdemona to fall in love with Roderigo Iago tells him that Desdemona will soon get tired of Othello and when she does she will go to someone with money. Of course since
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This vital speech by Iago taken from Act 2 Scene 3 occurs just after the brawl between Cassio and Montano‚ where Othello is disgusted with his lieutenant’s behavior and dismisses Cassio. From the beginning Iago behaves in this way because of his intense jealousy he has at Othello for promoting Cassio over him. His motivation develops further due to jealousy of both Cassio and Othello‚ and their happiness. These projections of hate are a result of Iago’s own insecurities and his obsession with being
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