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    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…

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    No Fear Othello

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    In No Fear Shakespeare, Othello is the hero, a highly respected general of the armies of Venice, although he’s not a Native of Venice but rather a Moor. He is a very powerful figure and is very much respected by those around him. Feminist best explains Othello, because his mind is twisted and messed up because of Iago’s lies saying that his wife Desdemona was cheating on him, by Iago telling him these lies Othello believes him and that is how it drives Othello to do the things he had done as the…

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    In Othello Emilia is a side character who is often used as a pawn in Iago’s plans, which causes her to do terrible things to Desdemona. When we analyze her character however, we realize that she is not an evil character. We know this because throughout the play she is unaware of Iago’s plan, and she also tries to convince people of her lady’s innocence even if there isn’t any evidence proving that she is loyal. Lastly, when she learns of what she did she told Othello exactly what had happened…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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,…

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    Shakespeare makes the reader feel as if Iago is trying to deceive them. Iago’s mind tricks on unreal he turns lovers on each other even friends however, this deception has a price. Iago’s deceptive nature drive’s him to destroy Othello, Desdemona, Emilia, and himself. Iago’s lack of faith in his companions leads him to deceive those companions into attempting to murder one another. Iago convinces Roderigo that the only way to obtain Desdemona’s love is by murdering Casio. However, Iago does…

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    Iago A Villain Analysis

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    As most have come to define, Iago is the most infamous villain of all time, I find that he is much more of a complex character then at first glance. Sure he is evil, but is he a simple villain? I think not. He is thoroughly amused by his devilish plots and is not afraid to declare how good he is at it to the audience. Iago is different then many villains because his motives are not very clear. There are many theories over why Iago does the things he does, and my belief is that Shakespeare…

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    handkerchief: “Your napkin is too little; / Let it alone. Come, I’ll go in with you” (III. III. 287-288). Using it to aid in relieving his headache, Othello physically holds the handkerchief. After giving it back to Desdemona, who drops it, it is picked up by Emilia. But, a few lines later when Iago, having gotten the handkerchief from his wife, is telling Othello that the very same handkerchief, “…did [he] to-day / See Cassio wipe his beard with” (III. III. 438-439), Othello is immediately…

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    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…

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