Shakespeare’s play Othello is a tragedy revolving around jealousy and the power it has over people. In Othello, a husband who was undeniably in love with his newly wed wife was easily able to murder her after believing she had been unfaithful. However Othello was only so easily convinced by his so called companion Iago, an evil man whose evil nature was the cause of the destruction of the tragic hero. Iago’s jealousy fueled plan was able to follow though due to his lack of emotions and his deceitful ways, and in this play it is seen how a little jealousy can go a long way.
From the beginning of Shakespeare’s play, Othello, it becomes clear to the audience that Iago’s jealousy and hatred for Othello is the cause of what is to come. The play …show more content…
Throughout the play, it is clear that Iago is immune from emotions, he feels no remorse for the pain he is and will cause to those involved in his evil plan. Jenny M, Djundjung states, “Iago 's lack of compassion can be either derived from his will to choose what to feel or his lack of compassion. Without compassion he is immune from injury - he can injure others without being injured. He will not be moved by others’ pains or sufferings and he will not show mercy to the people he has hurt, as he is incapable of committing himself to others.” Iago;s lack of emotions is what allows him to use Roderigo, and trick him into being used as a puppet for his plan. After the death of Roderigo and the note in his pocket is discovered, Iago’s true nature is revealed to those involved. Iago is immediately arrested and his fate is chosen by Montano, and after being asked to explain his actions, he remains quiet. Iago’s final words, “Demand me nothing; what you know, you know; From this time forth I never will speak word, (Act 5, scene 2)” reveal that he does not feel remorse or sympathy. Iago does not care enough about those around him to give them explanations for his actions, he would rather they remain in the dark and continue to ponder the reason behind his …show more content…
Everyone around him believed Iago to be their most trustworthy friend, Othello stated in Act 2 Scene 2, “Iago is most honest.” This ironic quote from Othello shows how deceitful Iago really was, the man whose life Iago wanted to ruin, was delusional to the true motives of Iago. Othello trusted Iago when he accused of Desdemona to being unfaithful with Cassio, Not only was Othello cast under Iago’s spell, Cassio had also considered Iago “A Florentine more kind and honest.”(Act 3 scene 1) Othello, Desdemona, Cassio, Roderigo all trusted that Iago was working in their favor only to find out he was being deceitful brings to question a point by Jenny M, Djundjung, “whether Iago is really the Devil himself in the disguise of a man or whether he is a man with a devilish nature.” Iago is a master of manipulation and he was able to disguise his true motives behind a trustworthy honest facade, and those around him who fell under his deceit, wouldn’t live long enough to wonder
From the beginning of Shakespeare’s play, Othello, it becomes clear to the audience that Iago’s jealousy and hatred for Othello is the cause of what is to come. The play …show more content…
Throughout the play, it is clear that Iago is immune from emotions, he feels no remorse for the pain he is and will cause to those involved in his evil plan. Jenny M, Djundjung states, “Iago 's lack of compassion can be either derived from his will to choose what to feel or his lack of compassion. Without compassion he is immune from injury - he can injure others without being injured. He will not be moved by others’ pains or sufferings and he will not show mercy to the people he has hurt, as he is incapable of committing himself to others.” Iago;s lack of emotions is what allows him to use Roderigo, and trick him into being used as a puppet for his plan. After the death of Roderigo and the note in his pocket is discovered, Iago’s true nature is revealed to those involved. Iago is immediately arrested and his fate is chosen by Montano, and after being asked to explain his actions, he remains quiet. Iago’s final words, “Demand me nothing; what you know, you know; From this time forth I never will speak word, (Act 5, scene 2)” reveal that he does not feel remorse or sympathy. Iago does not care enough about those around him to give them explanations for his actions, he would rather they remain in the dark and continue to ponder the reason behind his …show more content…
Everyone around him believed Iago to be their most trustworthy friend, Othello stated in Act 2 Scene 2, “Iago is most honest.” This ironic quote from Othello shows how deceitful Iago really was, the man whose life Iago wanted to ruin, was delusional to the true motives of Iago. Othello trusted Iago when he accused of Desdemona to being unfaithful with Cassio, Not only was Othello cast under Iago’s spell, Cassio had also considered Iago “A Florentine more kind and honest.”(Act 3 scene 1) Othello, Desdemona, Cassio, Roderigo all trusted that Iago was working in their favor only to find out he was being deceitful brings to question a point by Jenny M, Djundjung, “whether Iago is really the Devil himself in the disguise of a man or whether he is a man with a devilish nature.” Iago is a master of manipulation and he was able to disguise his true motives behind a trustworthy honest facade, and those around him who fell under his deceit, wouldn’t live long enough to wonder