Iago’s Success in Manipulation
In William Shakespeare's play Othello, Iago is the main cause of every downfall throughout the play, enduring themes of racism, jealousy, betrayal, vengeance, and repentance. Not only did Iago tell fallacious statements, but also structured a reputation based on “honesty” and plain speaking. However, how can one be consistently honest over long periods of time? Moreover, Iago had risen through the army ranks by his achievements, which Othello accepted him due to his great qualities. On the contrary, Iago has qualities of the devil, which can be connected to the Medieval and Renaissance age. Thus, deciding to devote his life to loathe and vengeance rather than removing himself from the situation. Once a seed …show more content…
Iago knows that Roderigo is controlled by emotions, thus, not a logical thinker. Iago uses Desdemona as a trick for Roderigo to go along with his plan. When Iago informs Roderigo that Othello has eloped with Desdemona, he wants to end his life. Additionally, Iago stirs up his anger towards the moor and convinces him to wake up Brabantio. After the duke made it clear that interracial marriage is legal for them, Roderigo vowed to do whatever it took to win back her love. For this reason, Iago convinces him that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair. In a rage, he convinces Roderigo to fight with Cassio in order to force him off the island. After the plan failed Roderigo was ready to quit and kill Iago, however, being the charmer he is, Iago told him to go make money and sell all his belongings. In exchange, he’ll have Desdemona back under his arm. With this in mind, Iago convinces Roderigo to kill Cassio, but Iago was the one to stab Cassio from behind. However, Cassio had on his armor so Iago flipped and stabs Roderigo in an attempt to make him seem like the …show more content…
Brabantio has always been fond of the great military leader, but what he didn’t know is that his daughter has fallen in love with this black man, and eloped with him. Iago, knew this and exposes his master’s secret marriage: he wakes Brabantio with the news that “even now, now, very now, an old black ram is tupping your white ewe,” that the unauthorized couple are “making the beast with two backs” (Shmoop, 2008). Brabantio, unable to believe that his daughter would elope with the “old black ram”, alleges that Othello used witchcraft to seduce Desdemona. Othello presents his point of view on the event and persuades the senators to allow their
In William Shakespeare's play Othello, Iago is the main cause of every downfall throughout the play, enduring themes of racism, jealousy, betrayal, vengeance, and repentance. Not only did Iago tell fallacious statements, but also structured a reputation based on “honesty” and plain speaking. However, how can one be consistently honest over long periods of time? Moreover, Iago had risen through the army ranks by his achievements, which Othello accepted him due to his great qualities. On the contrary, Iago has qualities of the devil, which can be connected to the Medieval and Renaissance age. Thus, deciding to devote his life to loathe and vengeance rather than removing himself from the situation. Once a seed …show more content…
Iago knows that Roderigo is controlled by emotions, thus, not a logical thinker. Iago uses Desdemona as a trick for Roderigo to go along with his plan. When Iago informs Roderigo that Othello has eloped with Desdemona, he wants to end his life. Additionally, Iago stirs up his anger towards the moor and convinces him to wake up Brabantio. After the duke made it clear that interracial marriage is legal for them, Roderigo vowed to do whatever it took to win back her love. For this reason, Iago convinces him that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair. In a rage, he convinces Roderigo to fight with Cassio in order to force him off the island. After the plan failed Roderigo was ready to quit and kill Iago, however, being the charmer he is, Iago told him to go make money and sell all his belongings. In exchange, he’ll have Desdemona back under his arm. With this in mind, Iago convinces Roderigo to kill Cassio, but Iago was the one to stab Cassio from behind. However, Cassio had on his armor so Iago flipped and stabs Roderigo in an attempt to make him seem like the …show more content…
Brabantio has always been fond of the great military leader, but what he didn’t know is that his daughter has fallen in love with this black man, and eloped with him. Iago, knew this and exposes his master’s secret marriage: he wakes Brabantio with the news that “even now, now, very now, an old black ram is tupping your white ewe,” that the unauthorized couple are “making the beast with two backs” (Shmoop, 2008). Brabantio, unable to believe that his daughter would elope with the “old black ram”, alleges that Othello used witchcraft to seduce Desdemona. Othello presents his point of view on the event and persuades the senators to allow their