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    Desdemona was framed for cheating on her husband Othello, who suffocated her to death. But was it really his fault? Yes it was, because even though his mind was twisted by his “friend” Iago, who was the one to frame Desdemona.There are many reason why one would think that Othello is responsible for the death of Desdemona through jumping to conclusions based on what Iago told him, came up with the idea to kill Desdemona, and was the one who committed the crime. At the beginning, Othello jumped…

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    wife, Desdemona. Iago and Roderigo frame an affair between Othello’s lieutenant, Cassio, and Desdemona in order to strip Cassio of his position and break up Othello and Desdemona. What solidifies Othello ending tragically instead of hilariously is in Act III Scene iii when Othello swears to kill both Desdemona and Cassio for their unfaithfulness. Throughout Act III Iago is convincing Othello that both his wife and his lieutenant are engaging in trysts behind his back and Iago sets up Desdemona…

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    begins with Iago’s jealousy over the position Cassio received instead of him. His jealousy caused him to create a contrivance to destroy Othello for not giving the job to him. Iago needed help so he went to Roderigo, who was desperate to be loved by Desdemona, and used his jealousy of Othello to help get him on Iago’s side. As Emilia declares, “But jealous souls will not be answered so. They are not ever jealous for the cause, but jealous for they are jealous. It is a monster begot upon itself,…

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    thoughts and his thirsty anger will made Othello lose his love Desdemona and will make him kill himself. Also, Iago's draconian actions lead him to his final catastrophe. He got what he wanted and what he deserved too. Othello kill himself because of Iago's lies. He suffered constantly, first that all when he discovered the false relationship between his friend Cassio and his love Desdemona. Iago turned him into a monster. He killed Desdemona and then when he notices that he was a silly puppet,…

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    of Desdemona in Shakespeare’s Othello, is an exception. Given time, Emilia is eventually able to escape from the ever-perplexing motives of Iago as well as emerge independent and strong. The reason for her sudden change in character is attributed to her personal ethics. Emilia values honesty and tradition immensely, however, the traditional role of a wife sometimes does outweigh her truthfulness. Shakespeare effectively advances the…

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    Strength In Othello

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    virtuous Venetian lady Desdemona. This marriage, however, is condemned to disastrous ends and violent deaths. As a powerful and highly-respected general, Othello unintentionally initiates his ensign – Iago’s – jealousy and hatred. Iago plots throughout the course of the play to bring about the downfall of the characters. Othello’s mental state weakens as Iago poisons him…

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    Othello's Talk

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    position in Iago’s mind, Iago clearly is trying to get revenge on Othello when he tells Rodrigo “No, calm down. I’m serving under him to take advantage of him. I, i, 45”. Rodrigo, on the other hand, is in love with Desdemona and he has been paying Iago money and jewelry to give it to Desdemona and win her over and…

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    Iago In Othello Essay

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    Roman god. The primary individual/character is Rodrigo. Rodrigo is blinded by his adoration for Desdemona and is readied to have a go at anything to win her heart. This makes him a simple focus for Iago, as Rodrigo will do anything to get what he needs, Desdemona. Rodrigo is at first annoyed with Iago, as he has paid Iago to energize a marriage in the middle of him and Desdemona, yet rather Desdemona had hitched Othello. Be that as it may, Iago effortlessly restores Rodrigo 's confidence in him…

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    henchman in the play, an often helps him during his plan of revenge. Iago tells Roderigo that if he helps him in his plan of revenge, he will win the love of Desdemona. Desdemona is Othello’s wife, and Roderigo is deeply in love with her. Naturally due to his undying love for Desdemona, he accepts. When Roderigo finds out how much Othello and Desdemona actually love each other, he feels that he no longer has a chance with her. Roderigo asks Iago what to do about the situation, for he feels like…

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    Why Does Iago Hate Othello

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    In Othello first written by William Shakespeare in the year 1603, we are introduced to quite a few characters. These characters include but are not limited to Othello, Desdemona, Cassio, Iago, and Brabantio. Othello is written as tragedy. Othello is about a powerful general of the Venetian Army. Not only is Othello’s marriage but also Othello’s life is destroyed by one of his fellow soldiers Iago. Iago is a deceitful, envious and conniving soldier. Iago wants to destroy the life of Othello and…

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