Emilia

“Any friend that turned into an enemy has been hating since day one,” said by unknown person. Jealousy is an emotion that can be a big downfall of others and oneself for it has the power to make people act in an irrational way. Jealousy is most common in the world of love and envy, most times they all come in one. In this play Othello written by Shakespeare, the Commander Othello is betrayed by his ‘close friend’ named Iago out of anger due to not being picked for the position under Othello.…

Many people believe that there is no way that they could do any evil. They believe that they are always good. William Shakespeare portrays Caesar, Cassius, Brutus and Antony as a perfect example for that. Some may argue that those men did no wrong, they were just trying to get what they want. But some may agree that these men have proved themselves evil. In the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, he uses Caesar, Cassius, Brutus and Antony to show that not everybody is perfect even the…

In most adventure based stories you have the good guy and the bad guy, each has a spectacular story on why they are how they are, what their motives are, and what they’ve done in their life to get there. Then you have the “Evil Sidekick”, that slimy mischievous character with no back story, very few strengths, and a creepy appearance. We often wonder why they are the way they are, how they became manipulated, and if they truly are evil or just severely messed up and confused. Grima…

Ambitions control much of society. The struggle to achieve goals often leads individuals to become arrogant once their dreams are realized. It is only when these desires are achieved through dishonest means, that humans express true regret. William Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Macbeth, is the embodiment of excessive vanity and ambitions to accomplish the inconceivable. Particularly, the protagonist attempts to send a powerful message to the Elizabethans; when something is achieved with dishonesty,…

During the 15th and 17th century, Shakespeare created at least 37 plays and collaborated with many others. Some of his famous plays were Othello, Romeo and Juliet, and King Lear. However, Hamlet attracted the most attention. Hamlet's distinct sense of sarcasm and humor appealed the audience, resulting in Hamlet becoming the most popular play worldwide. Deception is defined as misleading someone into believing a certain objective. People are usually deceitful when trying to uncover the truth that…

Iago is someone who is evil in a way that he can manipulate people into getting what he wants. It is without a doubt that the villain in the play “Othello” by William Shakespeare is Iago. Throughout the play, it is unclear as to why Iago does the evil things he does or what his end game for doing these things are. Much like the iconic character The Joker, from the famous movie “Batman: The Dark Knight.” Both of these villains have something in common. They are brilliant manipulators and caused…

One important moment occurs when Othello faints due to jealousy in Act 4 Scene 1. While this incident does not have direct consequences, it reveals important information about Othello’s state of mind. Iago has successfully manipulated Othello’s emotions through lies and careful language, such that Othello has collapsed due to emotional distress. He is quite a contrast with the calm and reasonable man who, at the beginning of the story, was confident in the stability of his marriage. The next…

William Shakespeare's character Iago can be described as the perfect villain plotter in the world. Backstabbing,manipulating, and double facing are techniques that help Iago plan his murders. He is most likely the evilest villain because his motives for killing don’t reach a particular goal. You see throughout the play the audience is not sure why Iago wants to crush Othello and his love ones. At first Iago wants to destroy Othello because Othello gave the promotion to Cassio.Iago wanted…

The nature of deception and manipulation can lead to a daunting experience. Many utilize deception as desperation when they feel powerless. Meanwhile, others abuse it to gain overbearing power. Significantly in this scene, Claudius discusses the surveillance of Hamlet and manipulates others as espionages to reveal the truth about his apparent erratic behavior. Several characters in this play are also obligated in order to disperse skepticism or reveal truths. Also, other familial complications…

An evergreen trigger of emotion that slowly takes over one as they become skeptical their significant other is significant to someone else besides themselves, in other words, jealousy. People are known to feel jealous when they suspect that their treasured bond with someone or a desire is threatened by a third party that was definitely not invited. In the play, Othello by William Shakespeare, the theme of jealousy is consistent throughout the text and portrayed by many such as the protagonist,…