of Iago in Othello In the play Othello by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) the role of the villain is fairly shaping to the story line. This villain is Iago, also called “honest” Iago. While being called “honest” Iago, Iago is anything but honest. Iago is a devious man, liar, manipulator, and psychopath. For these reasons Iago is perhaps the most complex and intriguing character in the entire play. After some troubling events it becomes Iago’s sole purpose to ruin and destroy Othello. Iago’s…
different actions in a person depending on their desires. Othello craftly examines a few examples of these with highly contrasting characters driven by vastly different things. The different manifestations of jealousy in said characters can be analysed through the characters of Roderigo, Othello, and Iago. Rodrigo’s character serves as an example of true jealousy over love, rather as a facade to cover-up another motivation, as seen with Othello and Iago. He displays a decline in power once…
unsophisticated works that an antagonist has no particular motive for their conflict with the protagonist. William Shakespeare is certainly not one to write such simple stories, and in his play, Othello, the antagonist has, perhaps, a much more intricate backstory than one might originally perceive. Othello, the protagonist, sets off something similar to a domino effect when he refrains from giving Iago, the opposing character, a promotion and instead grants it to a man named Cassio. Iago is…
play “Othello” is one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, considering that tragedies were his most appealing attribute as a playwright (although many enjoyed his other work). This tale of a Moor who “loved too deeply” is one that shows how Othello’s promising love transforms into calamity by the seed of jealousy that was corruptly planted by the cruel, villainous Iago. The original name given is “The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice” but it is modernly referred to as simply “Othello”. The…
Shakespeare’s 1603 play “Othello” is a brilliant construction that thoroughly explores the conventions of a Shakespearean tragedy. To claim that the central theme is a man’s murderous jealousy would be an oversimplification, as the play also reconnoitres the themes of reputation, manipulation and misogyny in the 17th century Venice. As a result of Iago’s narcissistic jealousy, he attempts to earn a superior reputation and deceives others for the benefit of himself. Iago’s manipulative talents…
William Shakespeare’s play, Othello tells the story of love, hate, jealousy, race and ultimately betrayal. Othello is set in the 16th century Venice and Cyprus. In the beginning of the play two men, Iago the main villain and antagonist to Othello and Roderigo were 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…
Manipulation is a recurring theme in Othello, Iago manipulates and deceives three essential characters: Roderigo, Cassio and Othello. Throughout the novel, we see how he brings out the weaknesses of each character. From the beginning of the novel, Iago moves these characters as if they were chess pieces, he uses their passions and weaknesses to control and deceive them. He exploits Roderigo love for Desdemona and uses it towards his own benefit, he takes advantage of Cassio’s trust, and plays on…
In the play Othello, by Shakespeare, Othello does not investigate Iago’s accusations of Desdemona. Othello has known Iago longer then Desdemona, in which it can be assumed that Othello has a great trust in Iago over his wife. This trust could be the devastation of Othello believing Iago word over his wife Desdemona when accused of being unfaithful with Cassio. Iago always shows Othello his trust by making Othello believe that he is there for him. Iago does not only play with Othello’s mind by…
and the depth of his love, Othello is another victim. He kills his wife due to a seemingly loyal person, Iago. Iago is Othello’s ancient who follows Othello and pretends loyalty. Iago says “Good my lord, pardon me/ though I am bound to every act of duty/ I am not bound to that all slaves are free to/ utter my thoughts?” (3.3.138-141). Iago’s words show that Iago puts an effort to build the trust with Othello, pretending that he will be always honest to Othello. Othello completely believes Iago…
found in William Shakespeare’s Othello. A tragic play of jealousy and rivalry, many of the characters in Othello are doomed to a catastrophic ending—a misfortune beyond all ordinary worries. Though each character experiences unfavourable obstacles out of their control, the misfortune brought upon the characters in Othello is almost entirely due to their jealousy towards another character. Iago envies Othello and as a result he is tortured and eventually executed. Othello envies Cassio, whom he…