In any story, a lot of truth can be held within the first phrase alone. There is a lot of deception and betrayal in Shakespeare’s Othello, but there is also a lot of truth and loyalty. In the play, the character Iago states, “I am not what I am.” This quote is central to the play, because it shows that even the most trustworthy person, such as Iago, has a dark side. Iago uses his deceptiveness and persuasive abilities to ruin the lives of the people he claims to be close to.
Iago is known to be an honest man, but in fact he is a brilliant liar. He gives off the appearance of being a trustworthy man, but this is simply a trap that he sets up to manipulate others. He is even self-aware about his manipulativeness, and plays on dramatic irony …show more content…
The handkerchief itself, has a lot of symbolism, sentimental value to be specific. The backstory behind the handkerchief, is that his mother received the handkerchief from an egyptian before he was born. Then before his mother’s death, his mother passed it down to him. Fast forward to when Othello and Desdemona fell in love. Othello gave this handkerchief to Desdemona as a gift to show his love towards her. So the symbol that the handkerchief shows are love and fidelity. So when Othello finds out that Cassio has the handkerchief, He loses it. Othello feels absolutely betrayed. He had his doubts, but it sadly proves that Desdemona wasn’t faithful to Othello, and thinks that Desdemona doesn’t truly love Othello. With these thoughts of betrayal, Othello must seek revenge. Which is to kill Desdemona. Apparently it’s like husband like wife in this play. Emilia knowing the act that she’s about to do, is cold-hearted. She knew the consequences, but she did it since Iago asked her to. Emilia also puts on a fake face, especially to Desdemona. To Desdemona, Emilia is basically the mother, even though Emilia is Desdemona’s mistress. Desdemona being naive, shows that Desdemona trusts Emilia no matter what. You can definitely see the resemblance between Iago and …show more content…
Throughout the essay, a lot of the manipulation has been done by Iago himself, with an exception for Emilia that one time. It also covers on who was being manipulated. Like Othello, Desdemona, Cassio, Brabantio etc. to name a few. This essay has proven that Iago is a two-face. It shows that Iago is willing to risk his relationship with the ones he’s close with in order to receive a long term gratification, to be the king of Cyprus. At the end Iago is just a perfected character, mainly idealized as egotistical, deceptive, fake, and more. Even though throughout the play Iago has demonstrated his true colors metaphorically. It doesn’t change the fact that Iago is a perfected manipulator, that has the mind of a devil within. This play has a very interesting composition to it. Despite the infamous move Shakespeare does at the end of his plays **cough, cough** Kill the main character(s) off** cough, cough**. It was different in terms that instead of Othello dying for his love. He wanted to kill his love for revenge. The end did justify the
Iago is known to be an honest man, but in fact he is a brilliant liar. He gives off the appearance of being a trustworthy man, but this is simply a trap that he sets up to manipulate others. He is even self-aware about his manipulativeness, and plays on dramatic irony …show more content…
The handkerchief itself, has a lot of symbolism, sentimental value to be specific. The backstory behind the handkerchief, is that his mother received the handkerchief from an egyptian before he was born. Then before his mother’s death, his mother passed it down to him. Fast forward to when Othello and Desdemona fell in love. Othello gave this handkerchief to Desdemona as a gift to show his love towards her. So the symbol that the handkerchief shows are love and fidelity. So when Othello finds out that Cassio has the handkerchief, He loses it. Othello feels absolutely betrayed. He had his doubts, but it sadly proves that Desdemona wasn’t faithful to Othello, and thinks that Desdemona doesn’t truly love Othello. With these thoughts of betrayal, Othello must seek revenge. Which is to kill Desdemona. Apparently it’s like husband like wife in this play. Emilia knowing the act that she’s about to do, is cold-hearted. She knew the consequences, but she did it since Iago asked her to. Emilia also puts on a fake face, especially to Desdemona. To Desdemona, Emilia is basically the mother, even though Emilia is Desdemona’s mistress. Desdemona being naive, shows that Desdemona trusts Emilia no matter what. You can definitely see the resemblance between Iago and …show more content…
Throughout the essay, a lot of the manipulation has been done by Iago himself, with an exception for Emilia that one time. It also covers on who was being manipulated. Like Othello, Desdemona, Cassio, Brabantio etc. to name a few. This essay has proven that Iago is a two-face. It shows that Iago is willing to risk his relationship with the ones he’s close with in order to receive a long term gratification, to be the king of Cyprus. At the end Iago is just a perfected character, mainly idealized as egotistical, deceptive, fake, and more. Even though throughout the play Iago has demonstrated his true colors metaphorically. It doesn’t change the fact that Iago is a perfected manipulator, that has the mind of a devil within. This play has a very interesting composition to it. Despite the infamous move Shakespeare does at the end of his plays **cough, cough** Kill the main character(s) off** cough, cough**. It was different in terms that instead of Othello dying for his love. He wanted to kill his love for revenge. The end did justify the