intelligence that led to his tragic end. I believe‚ by referring to the design of the play‚ that one person simply cannot be to blame. Without Iago there would be no Othello and vice versa. I see it that Othello’s demise can be attributed to both himself and Iago for they are the perfect pair; both proud men driven by their narcissism and desire to fit in.
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The women in Othello represent various levels of class‚ virtue‚ and intelligence. Desdemona is aristocratic‚ virtuous‚ and makes her own decisions; Emilia is the middle class‚ a maid‚ manipulated by Iago and loyal to Desdemona; and Bianca is the bottom of the line‚ being represented as a strumpet. Iago states how women are weak‚ lazy‚ and inane and only desire physical pleasure. Throughout the play Desdemona symbolizes innocence and helplessness. The first encounter with Desdemona‚ Shakespeare describes
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misplaced trust. The Machiavellian character of Iago perpetuates the tragedy of the play by provoking hamartia within Othello. As soon as the play commences dramatic irony allows us to realise that Othello has labelled Iago‚ whom we know to be “Janus-faced” and deceptive‚ “I am not what I am”‚ as “a man of exceeding honesty”. The constant declarations of Iago that he “hates the moor” are juxtaposed with the repeated description of an “honest Iago” in order to build up empathy for Othello. Iago’s
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art of Iago‚ such a conviction as any man would and must have entertained who had believed Iago’s honest as Othello did.” From this statement‚ Coleridge suggests that it is not jealousy that is the driving force for Othello’s actions‚ but rather his insecurity of being black in a world that is not his own. His reputation is his pride which started to hinder when Iago pretends to be a well wisher and quotes “Nay‚ but he prated and spoke such scurvy and provoking terms against your honor.” Iago steals
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soldier‚ and his race. He possesses a "free and open nature‚" which his ensign Iago uses to twist his love for his wife‚ Desdemona‚ into a powerful and destructive jealousy that led finally to subvert Othello’s career‚ his marriage‚ and his life. The main motivation that arise Iago’s desire for revenge against his general and leader Othello was that he has been passed over for promotion to lieutenant. Besides that Iago mentioned more than once in the play that he suspects his wife Emilia with
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them. Good signor‚ you shall more command with years than with your weapons.” (I.2 .59) However‚ contrasted with his later impulsive and careless actions the difference is clear; he puts all his faith into Iago‚ whereas he used to keep with Cassio and suddenly without reasoning‚ on the word of Iago alone becomes paranoid and decides that “within these three days let me hear thee say that Cassio’s not alive.” (III.3 .469) Jacobeans at the time of performance would recognise Othello’s lack of ability
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’In Shakespeare’s Othello‚ Othello is as much of a victim of his own weakness as of Iago’s plotting Do you agree?’ Through the critical analysis of Shakespeare’s play Othello‚ we are able to see this statement as agreeable and true. Othello‚ like all humans succumbs to being vulnerable and is easily taken advantage of. The study of his pride‚ superstitions‚ confidence‚ as well as the contextual society he dwells in accounts to his weaknesses. We are able to argue that Iago’s plotting only fuels
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jealousy‚ promoted across various characters including Othello‚ Iago and Roderigo. Also the characterisation‚ context of the play and the language features and structure used in Othello illustrate a deep meaning and serve to fulfil a particular purpose of creating a sense of realisation for the audience. The power of racism exposed in Othello expresses the views of Venetian society in the 1600’s as highly chauvinistic. Through
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Iago is presented as one of the most striking characters in this tragic play and from the beginning of the play; we realize that Iago is the essence of viciousness. As we can see in act 1 scene 3‚ Iago expresses his feelings towards Othello by telling Rodrigo: "I hate the Moor. My cause is hearted. Thine hath no less reason. Let us be conjunctive in our revenge against him". However‚ the motivation behind Iago’s actions lies more in his pursuit for personal advantage‚ as opposed to just being evil
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symbols of redeemed sin". Iago is viewed favorably by the other characters and he maintains his credibility by being on everyone’s side‚ seen in comments such as "O honest Iago"‚ "This fellow’s of exceeding honesty" and "good ancient". He persists with false honesty‚ loyalty and friendship to the other characters who do not see his duplicity until the end of the play. I chose this soliloquy as it reveals Iago’s true malice and identity and exposes the plot of Iago’s motives. Iago uses a great deal of
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