Othello

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…

In any story, a lot of truth can be held within the first phrase alone. There is a lot of deception and betrayal in Shakespeare’s Othello, but there is also a lot of truth and loyalty. In the play, the character Iago states, “I am not what I am.” This quote is central to the play, because it shows that even the most trustworthy person, such as Iago, has a dark side. Iago uses his deceptiveness and persuasive abilities to ruin the lives of the people he claims to be close to. Iago is known to…

Shakespeare's Othello is a complex tragedy full of conflicting desires, intricate schemes, and underlying symbolism. It contains several motifs, including racism, warfare, jealousy, and spouse abuse, and many of the players represent virtues or attributes found in everyday life. Jealousy, the first theme in the play, flows throughout, creating the most memorable line in Othello, “O, beware, my lord, of jealousy!/ It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock/ The meat it feeds on”(Act 3, Scene…

COMPARING AND CONTRASTING IAGO AND DESDEMONA IN THE PLAY “OTHELLO” In all of Shakespearean plays, Iago and Desdemona can be said to demonstrate the two most distinctive personalities. Iago as a character portrayed in Othello is seen to be in constant pursuit for malevolent ends while Desdemona who is portrayed as being the opposite of Iago is of a good reputation known for her honesty and aims for no harm to anyone. Throughout the play, Shakespeare manifests the inconsistencies in both of these…

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…

1. Iago lists several reasons for disliking Cassio and Othello, but the true reason behind his hatred is that Othello gave Cassio a raise, that Iago thought he deserved. When talking about Othello he says, “And I know my own worth well enough to know I deserve that position. But he wants to have things his own way, so he sidesteps the issue with a lot of military talk and refuses their request” (1.1 12-15) His dislike for Cassio is fueled by jealousy, that Cassio got the job instead of himself.…

Iago’s honor is essentially nonexistent, as he works throughout the entire play to manipulate, lie, and cause general havoc amongst Othello, and other characters in the play. He appears to be a well rounded, well respected, and honest individual, but in the end he was the rope to many characters noose throughout the play. Setting up the seeds for Othello’s jealousy, and the wrath and the horrors that Desdemona, and other characters had to face at the end. He appeared to be a great guy to those…

I am a man that is worth a thousand times more than a pity position as ancient. I am worthy to be the heir of second-in-command. If Othello holds me dear, I ask why he rewarded me the position of a flag boy. Because of this disrespect, I can no longer love Othello, for he disgraced me, and he cannot be my master no longer. The great general that the people praise him to be is nothing but an ass; a fool for choosing a "wise man” as second-in-command. Has he not seen my superb performance in the…

to impossible. Commonly, people are either blinded by love or paralyzed in fear, which allows the perpetrator to continue to dominate aspects of their partner 's life. However, Emilia, the wife of Iago and the maid 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…

Shakespeare’s Othello exhibits the unique ability to appeal to modern audiences as it explores enduring and multifaceted characteristics of humanity. Similarities between the historical society and a modern context prove how the augmented lives of characters can influence an understanding of our own experiences. The perpetual nature of Shakespeare is evident through his portrayal of thematic concerns, which are explored through the astute use of language and devices. Thus, after centuries of…