Othello Jealousy Essay

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    the play Othello, the main character is a Shakespearean tragic hero, because he is of a high standing and he possesses strengths, pride as well as weaknesses that lead to the self-recognition and his eventual downfall. First of all, Othello is of a high standing, because out of all Venetians, he was named to be the general and to lead the Venetian army. “It is Brabantio. General, be advised,/ He comes to bad intent.” “Duke: The Turk with a most mightly preparation makes for Cyprus. Othello, the…

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    An obsessed mind becomes intensely absorbed in the subject of the obsession to an extent that drives away the truth and realism in their values, morals and perceptions. William Shakespeare manifests this idea of an involuntary change in the play “Othello”. With similar views, this idea is identified by Baz Lurnham, Romeo & Juliet (1996). The exploration of the texts, discusses the obsessive nature of love and the inability to conform to society, and obsession can lead to tragedy and downfall.…

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    An evil person is like an insane virus. His or her powerful magic is used for infecting and hurting people. In Shakespeare’s play, Othello, Iago’s evil plays an essential role in causing the biggest tragedy -- Desdemona’s innocent death. At the end of the tragedy, a man kills the woman he loves the best in the world since he falsely suspects of his wife’s unfaithfulness. However, Iago with his revenge plan, cunning trick and evil suggestion compose a virulent infectious virus, which compels…

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    Corruption In Othello

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    Othello, a tragedy written by William Shakespeare, embodies the nature of stature, nobility, deceit, heartache, and murder to create an epic tale of how one noble man’s world can crumble beneath him. As an integral part of the Venetian society, Othello, the protagonist, arose as a sophisticated, composed, and powerful leader whose stories of conquests could spawn a courtship unlike any other; a love story twisted amid Desdemona and Othello. However, through the use of a cunning antagonist, Iago,…

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    quite true. This can be stated in a playwright called Othello by Shakespeare. This playwright is a great book to read and shows you how people can deceive you very easily. One of the characters, Iago demonstrates this quote very well. Iago is the third in command defence army, while Othello is the captain. In the story Othello had made a promotion, not to Iago, but to Cassio. Iago who was so upset decided to take his revenge on both Othello and Cassio. But he does it where no one would suspect…

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    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…

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    The tragedy of Othello was highly influenced by Iago’s manipulation of perception. This was illustrated, when Iago exploited Rodrigo’s unrealistic and self-serving love for Desdemona. Also, including when Iago willfully misled Cassio’s judgement by utilizing his fixation with class. And notably demonstrated, with Iago as he precisely disoriented Othello’s reassurance in his wife, Desdemona’s faithfulness. Othello was fused to the idea of an uncertain reality that was deliberately deceived by…

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    When reading acts I, II, and II of Othello by William Shakespeare, the reader is able to attain an understanding of the main characters’ and their personalities. When the reader begins reading acts IV and V the reader notices a switch is some of the main characters personalities. By close reading, the use of manipulation and irony in Othello, it becomes possible to see why the characters’ personalities change from the first acts of the last two. The characters in the first four acts identify…

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    Othello Quotes Analysis

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    In the beginning of Othello, a major character is introduced, Iago, who within the first scene exclaimed his hatred for Othello and jealousy for Cassio. Immediately Iago makes a plan to sabotage Othello's marriage by spreading false word to Brabanzio this quickly demonstrates the true evil nature of Iago. Those with innocent hearts have no chance of happiness when influenced solely by evil. “Nay but he prayed and spoke such scurvy and provoking terms against your honor.” Almost immediately…

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    ignorance that creates the evil itself. Othello is about a man in which is said to be evil, but In in truth the man 's evil was created by the ignorance of another. Humans do not always realise what they do and this creates dark feelings, which leads people to go down the wrong path. Destruction and darkness destroy the human race and without will and without the will to forgive destruction is certain. William Shakespeare is the creature of the play Othello ; The the play has a character named…

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