Desdemona

over him to be his lieutenant. Iago becomes jealous which makes him plots a revenge that involves Othello believing that Desdemona is cheating on him with Cassio. Eventually, the revenge kills Rodrigo, Othello, Amelia, and Desdemona. Shakespeare uses rhetorical devices to show the persuasive techniques of the characters. In act 5, scene 2, Iago persuaded Othello that Desdemona was cheating on him with Cassio. “It is the cause; it is the cause, no soul. Let me not name it to you, you chaste…

Shakespeare’s Othello is a tragedy involving the downfall of Othello, a Venetian general. Othello, before the play begins, marries Desdemona, a fair lady and daughter of Senator Brabantio. The general is commanded to go to Cyprus to fight invading Turks. However, after the Venetians reach Cyprus, news has reached that the Turks have been “ravaged by sea”. Yet, a new problem arises: a vengeful captain, Iago has crafted a plan to cause Othello’s downfall. Though he is known to be valiant and…

having a discussion/argument concerning a previous agreement which was to help Rodrigo woo Desdemona the daughter of a prominent Venetian senator Brabantio. Othello had already married Desdemona secretly so the meeting between Iago and Roderigo was to assure Roderigo that despite the weeding, he could still get Desdemona. Iago first plan was to convince Roderigo to create rift between the family of Desdemona and the Othello. Although the plan was in motion, everything came to null…

not the most, apparent catalyst within the play. The handkerchief represents betrayal, marital fidelity, Othello’s love, Othello’s mysterious past, and as well, acts as a symbol of Desdemona herself. It is used by Iago to destroy Othello by playing on his insecurities and manipulatable vulnerabilities, to destroy Desdemona and her reputation, and as well, to destroy their marriage. Because of the importance of the handkerchief and the attributions given to it, it is easily used to create chaos…

Emilia understands the meaning and important of the handkerchief and tells Iago if he doesn’t need it for important reasons that she will return it to Desdemona. Emilia knows that Desdemona will lose her identity and sanity when she finds out she lost it. Iago tells Emilia to not tell anyone of the whereabouts of the handkerchief and to leave him alone. Iago begins to set his malice plans against Othello with proof that…

reliability. Othello refers to him many times throughout the story as “honest Iago”. Othello, a moor, who is a general in the defense forces of the city state of Venice. He is know for his courage in a battle and good judgement. Othello is married to Desdemona, daughter of Brabantio. These two characters are completely opposite, but, Iago has such a persuasive attitude that the things he says and does affects the way Othello thinks. In Othello, Shakespeare gives a different view of reality in…

as well for not trusting Desdemona, and letting Iago get into his head. Although Othello was smart and poised in the Venetian defense forces, his naiveté led to him believing Iago’s lies. Early in the play it’s revealed that the Duke respects Othello. This is revealed when Barbanzio accuses Othello of stealing his daughter with magic, the duke shocked that Othello is the one being accused, allows him to explain for himself. After Othello pleads his case about how Desdemona fell for him for all…

Michael Cassio. Iago’s innate ability to manipulate shines through particularly in this speech. While playing Roderigo, Iago gives a long speech about Desdemona and Othello’s love that has inevitably crumbled because of Othello not being able to meet Desdemona’s expectations and how she has already started to warm up to Cassio. After hearing that Desdemona has started to become affectionate towards Cassio, Roderigo agrees in assisting Iago so his chances of winning Desdemona’s heart over become…

Shakespeare establishes this through many literary techniques. Desdemona in this scene is also trying to put in a good word for Cassio, and Iago is sure to bring up Desdemona's praise of Cassio to Othello and plant a seed of distrust. Iago just asks the simple question “Did Michael Cassio,/ When you wooed my lady, know of your love?” (III.iii.106) to manipulate Othello. He manipulates Othello by giving him the idea that Desdemona is cheating on him with Cassio. But Iago does this without…

such as a “old black ram.” Many people also make remarks referring to his “thick lips,” and his skin color. “I am one, sir, that comes to tell you your daughter and the Moor are now making the beast with two backs,” Brabantio tells Desdemona father. Although Desdemona has fallen in love with Othello, her father feels as if Othello has trick her into marrying him. This is important because Desdemona’s father is prejudice against Othello race and believes his daughter would never fall…