In this specific soliloquy, Shakespeare utilizes the word “honesty” to help portray the type of man Iago isn't and the type of man Othello believes he is not. By letting himself be influenced by Iago's lies, Othello shows how being too trusting and putting your trust into someone you deem to be “of exceeding honesty” (3.3.263) can lead to you to your ruin. Because Othello is of trusting nature and he believes Iago to be an honest man it was easy for Iago to execute his plan and manipulate othello to create his own destruction. The etymology of the word “honesty” defines someone as being of "honorable position; propriety of behavior, good manners; virginity, chastity. "…
Iago hides his intention behind his language, loyalty, and humor. He uses vague and unclear language, filled with flattery and lies to manipulate Othello into doing what he desires. Iago subtly hints to his true evil motive of chaos through his soliloquies and dialogue with the other characters. He confesses to Roderigo that “in following [Othello], [he] [follows] but [himself]” (I.I.60); that he merely pretends to be loyal in order to take advantage of Othello’s weakness. Despite admitting such thing, Roderigo continues to put his trust in him.…
In 1603, William Shakespeare wrote a tragedy called Othello about a Spanish moor that ultimately fell victim to his own skepticism and emotions and murders his wife due to the machinations of Iago. Iago is the most interesting character in this Shakespearean play and actually has more speaking parts than even Othello himself. A man that can even convince his own wife to help with his masterfully manipulated puppetry of Othello, Desdemona, Rodrigo, Cassio, and Emilia is an exquisite character. This villain seems to have no real motive for his actions, but the enjoyment of the trouble he causes and the fact that Othello passed him over for his lieutenant. (Although, Iago seems to quite passionately want Othello’s affections whether as a friend…
A plethora of people value trust over many other qualities in a relationship, but that confidence can be easily broken. Human beings have a tendency to believe lies more often than they actually accept the truth. Winston Churchill said, “A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.” As seen in Othello: The Moor of Venice by William Shakespeare, Iago’s lies spread throughout Othello’s world, and it is too late for the truth to overcome the deception. The build up of fabrications result in Othello deciding to believe Iago over his own wife because of his insecurities about his race, lack of information about Venice, and Iago’s ability to manipulate situations to his advantage.…
Othello is different from Iago because he is pushed into a betrayal by a man betraying him and is trying to destroy him by using his love for Desdemona against him. At the beginning Othello is a very rational uneasily angered man. As Iago takes a hold of him, he places the seed of doubt in betrayal in Othello’s mind and once this seed is there it begins to drive Othello mad. He loves Desdemona so much he cannot accept the fact that she would cheat on him. When Iago gives him physical proof Othello is in love with Desdemona he goes into denial and tells Iago, “villain be sure thou prove my love a whore!…
A “tragic flaw” represents a shortcoming or defect in a character that ultimately leads to the destruction and downfall of themselves or those around them (Anand, 76). In an instant, a character can be taken from their peak to their lowest low. A character can also possess a flaw in which another may exploit and manipulate; such is the case in Shakespeare’s Othello. In Othello, the primary villain and character who drives the plot forward due to his skillful and ingenuous manipulation is Iago, who tears apart the marriage of Othello and his wife Desdemona. Iago, however, is simply a catalyst for their marriage to turn sour.…
Othello trust Iago to much and totally relies on Iago therefore making him really vulnerable to Iago’s evil schemes. As a result of him being so gullible, it leads to him becoming jealous which leads to him losing control of…
This horrible wretched man, commonly known as ‘honest’ Iago is nothing but petty, murderous and spiteful. A person who contemptuous of virtues and morals, and thus manipulates the vile in all the people surrounding him. He despises all things pure and righteous. He plotted, schemed, and falsified evidence to serve his treacherous plans; which were to make Othello suffer and lose everything.…
Moreover, there is not a single line that exists in the play which reveals Iago exposing his reality to another person. Although everyone figures out about Iago’s two-sidedness towards the end of the play, he still does not have the strength to reveal his true character or interpret why he has done such evil deeds. When Othello demands Iago for a reasoning behind his actions, Iago replies saying, “Demand me nothing; what you know, you know. / From this time forth I never will speak word” (Act V.ii.300-301). This quote proves that Iago’s insecurity of identity disallows him to speak up and give a reasonable response to Othello about his wrong doings.…
Iago: No Ordinary Villain In Shakespeare’s play Othello, from the outside looking in, Iago seems like a villain. Is he a bad person because he will stop at nothing to reach his goals? Iago is not the evil person as we all may think. In fact, he is the anti-hero of the play Othello.…
His knack for making up lies and feeling no remorse is evidence that Iago is a psychopath who does not have a conscience. Iago’s insincerity exceeds his harmful lies and clever deceit of almost all the characters , including his many faces, leaves the audience wondering if he even knew who he really was. From the very beginning, it is obvious that Iago should not be trusted, from the time he was causing trouble for Othello and Desdemona with Brabantio, acting too chummy with Roderigo and hiding his true motives for everything from everyone. Iago will never be able to truly present himself to anyone for even he knows that he “... is not what he…
Iago always acts as Othello support and abuse him with his honesty words. As his trusty nature, Othello never doubts about Iago's loyalty since he was so helpful and truthful. Not just him but everybody in the play view Iago as an honest man. As such, this gives Iago the opportunity to strike lies, since everything he said was believed to be the truth, Iago said, "Make the Moor thank me, love me, and reward me for making him egregiously an ass and practicing upon his peace and quiet even to madness." (II.1.330-334) This quote shows that Iago uses his honest side as a net for Othello's trust and he will use that trust against Othello himself as revenge on his position and rumors about Othello sleeps with his wife.…
Iago’s multiple soliloquy reveals his devious nature and his ability to manipulate others. It also reveals his sad state and gives the audience a reason for his evil nature. This allows the audience to sympathize and even understand why he takes these actions. A Renaissance tragedy also shows the issue of circumstance causing the ultimate conflict in the work. They also reveal how much power Iago has over everyone around him due to his honest outward appearance.…
Iago is shown to have a good reputation, an honest and loyal man to Othello and the society, but that does not mean it is the reality. Othello believes Iago without knowing his true nature and refers to others "Iago is most honest," (2.3.7). Iago is shown to be trustworthy in the past because he has not deceived anyone, and proved his loalty to Othello with several years of service for him. Also being the reason why Othello believes in him. Since Iago has a good reputation and is respected by most, Othello can easily finds Iago trustworthy and believes Iago tells him.…
( ). Othello means that the only way he would suspect Desdemona is if he had solid proof, yet somehow Iago still managed to make Othello jealous and suspicious. Iago is the biggest example of bad deception in the entire play. He deceives others solely to ruin their happiness. Not only that, but he also never clearly reveals his motives behind his plans.…