Throughout history there has been a general understanding that appearances can be deceiving. A person may go through life without anyone understanding the true reality of their character. William Shakespeare‚ one of the greatest writers of all time‚ understood the relationship between appearance and reality and often gave characters two sides to their personality. One of the most fundamental questions in philosophy is the one of appearance vs. reality. We find ourselves asking the question of what
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of Othello being trustful I cannot help but think of the jealousy he was overcome with when he thought Desdemona was having an affair with Michael Cassio. Othello never searched out the answers from Desdemona herself‚ instead Iago is the one sought out for answers. Othello fell into a trance upon hearing that they lay together and that Desdemona has given Cassio his treasured handkerchief. This does not seem like a trusting man but one who becomes highly jealous without knowing the full story. Bradley
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accomplishments sent Othello into an honorable light in Desdemona’s eyes. To me‚ that seems to be the sole reason she fell in love with him‚ in the first place. His own character influenced her love thereafter‚ but initially‚ I believe it was solely his honor. Cassio is also attracted to this quality in Othello. His platonic love for Othello is based around how honorable Othello has been in his life‚ prior to the end of the play. In Iago’s eyes‚ however‚ Othello’s honor means nothing. He cannot comprehend why
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it is Iago’s calculated amiability that convinces Cassio to drink in the first place‚ prompting a series of disgraces that ultimately ruin him. When Cassio repeatedly refuses to drink‚ it is Iago’s friendly‚ “But one cup! I’ll drink/ For you” (II.iii.34-35) that allows him to control and still not estrange himself from the useful Cassio. It is this ability of Iago’s to stay on good terms with Cassio that is proven most useful to him later‚ as Cassio accepts Iago’s advice of what best to do in order
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who appears to aid Cassio‚ instead manipulating the situation in order to make it appear to Othello that Desdemona has emotions for Cassio when she pleads for his job. This sequence allows us to see Iago’s manipulative nature in a continuous flow; from the way he has made others see him to the revelation of his true self. The way he’s portrayed‚ we are amazed by his mastery of switching facades or identities without a trace of guilt. Iago when speaking with Montano‚ questions Cassio integrity and his
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By deceiving themselves or the characters around them there becomes an absolute play on words and actions‚ wherein the identity and outcome is strengthened or lost. Iago wishes to be Othello and this becomes apparent in his discussion regarding Cassio promotion‚ his social status‚ and his own identity. Iago seems to deceive himself‚ by wishing he were Othello and by doing so he almost believes he is Othello. Shakespeare states: "Were I the Moor I would not be Iago‚" begins Iago abolishing his own
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Desdemona and his co-worker‚ Cassio. These steps help him greatly in his plan to deploy Othello against Cassio and Desdemona. Iago plays upon Othello ’s own fears and reinforces those fears with lies and hints to help him with his plan. First‚ Iago lies to Othello and makes him believe that Desdemona is cheating on Othello with Cassio. The next step Iago takes to manipulate Othello is when he steals the handkerchief that Othello gave Desdemona from her and plants it on Cassio. Finally‚ Iago arranges
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point: Desdemona; a plan which saw fulfillment at the price of his own death. Foremost among Iago’s motives was his hatred for Othello. He hated the fact that he served under him‚ and the fact that he chose a different lieutenant in the person of Michael Cassio: “Despise me| If I do not. Three great ones of the city| (In personal suit to make me his lieutenant)| Off-capped to him‚ and by the faith of man| I know my price‚ I am worth no worse a place.|… For “Certes‚”
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structured plot to destroy Othello. Iago’s hatred for Othello came about when Cassio got appointed the position of lieutenant which Iago believed he rightfully deserved for he is more experienced than Michael Cassio who has “never set a squadron in the field‚ nor the division of a battle knows more than a spinster” unless he seeks the “bookish theoric”. Iago makes it his mission to punish Othello for his supposed betrayal and make Cassio and Desdemona the subject of revenge. The main weakness in Othello
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In the play of Othello written by Shakespeare‚ the destructiveness of Iago’s evil deeds are compared and examined against Othello’s race for his downfall. Othello’s race is an important factor which leads to his downfall. Without race‚ Iago’s plans would not be as destructive. The collaboration of these two components therefore resulted in such a tragedy. Othello’s awareness to his race increases as the play moves on from Act 1 to Act 3. In Act 1‚ it is obvious that Othello’s race stands
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