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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. Thus, he begins to doubt Desdemona, simply because of all the things Iago has filled his mind with to a point where he no longer trusts her. "[Desdemona] did deceive her father, marrying you; And when she seemed to shake and fear your looks, She loved them most," (3.3.206-208). Iago uses past incidents to show that Desdemona will betray Othello if she is capable of betraying her own father, her own blood, then she is definitely capable of deceiving Othello. Even though he insults Othello by stating his wife simply used him and will cheat on him, Othello does not seem to care about their relationship. Iago does succeed in his plan to create such intolerable doubt in Othello’s mind about Desdemona’s character, leading him to make an impulsive decision. The benefit of having a good reputation can make it much
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It is not given but earned over time based on what a person is known for their flaws and their perfections. “We only ever have influence over our reputation—never control…but it remains one of our most precious assets (far more important than any one job, house, car, or even, some would argue, money).” (Lickerman) An asset is something owned, whereas reputation, an intangible aspect is created and developed overtime by society’s perspective. It is not a personal identification of who someone is but how another person would classify them as. Reputation can easily be lost as Cassio “lost the immortal part of [himself], and what remains is bestial.” (2.3.265) Along with his job and dignity were lost, all due to one tragic event that occurred in his life. Reputation that is valued above many things in life can be easily lost by impulsive decision. However, It is not easily …show more content…
In the play “Othello” reputation was shown throughout each and every characters lives depicting its importance. Every member of society lives for the reputation, without it life becomes much more challenging. Reputation is not always the reality, a person with a good reputation is not always trustworthy. It is based on the perspectives of other’s and society, but not one how a person see’s themselves. Society and only the members of it control reputation.
Works Cited
Lickerman, Alex. "The Value Of A Good Reputation." Psychology Today. N.p., 22 Apr 2010. Web. 12 May 2014. <http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/happiness- in-world/201004/the-value-good-reputation>.
Shakespeare, William. Othello. 1sr ed. Toronto: Harcourt Canada, 2001.
It is not given but earned over time based on what a person is known for their flaws and their perfections. “We only ever have influence over our reputation—never control…but it remains one of our most precious assets (far more important than any one job, house, car, or even, some would argue, money).” (Lickerman) An asset is something owned, whereas reputation, an intangible aspect is created and developed overtime by society’s perspective. It is not a personal identification of who someone is but how another person would classify them as. Reputation can easily be lost as Cassio “lost the immortal part of [himself], and what remains is bestial.” (2.3.265) Along with his job and dignity were lost, all due to one tragic event that occurred in his life. Reputation that is valued above many things in life can be easily lost by impulsive decision. However, It is not easily …show more content…
In the play “Othello” reputation was shown throughout each and every characters lives depicting its importance. Every member of society lives for the reputation, without it life becomes much more challenging. Reputation is not always the reality, a person with a good reputation is not always trustworthy. It is based on the perspectives of other’s and society, but not one how a person see’s themselves. Society and only the members of it control reputation.
Works Cited
Lickerman, Alex. "The Value Of A Good Reputation." Psychology Today. N.p., 22 Apr 2010. Web. 12 May 2014. <http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/happiness- in-world/201004/the-value-good-reputation>.
Shakespeare, William. Othello. 1sr ed. Toronto: Harcourt Canada, 2001.