Roderigo

is driven by jealously is none other but Othello himself. Roderigo and Bianca demonstrate jealousy at various times in the play. Lago claims be man of loyalty and honest but beneath the skin his true identity is an evil, malignant character who is waiting to show its true colours and is manipulating the characters within the play is the downfall of himself and the people around him, he just does not know where to draw the line. Roderigo is one of the first characters to indicate signs of…

One of the most wicked villain in Shakespeare's, Iago is interesting due to his horrific characteristic. Iago absolute absence of convincing motivation for the things he does. In the first scene, Iago claims that he is mad at Othello because he had decided not to pick Iago for the position of lieutenant. At the end of Act I, scene 3, Iago says that he suspects that Othello and his wife, Emilia slept together. During Act II, scene 1, at the end Iago brings up this again that he thinks…

his plan be successful, Iago convinces Roderigo to cooperate with him by offering Roderigo a blandishment: “Roderigo, if thou hast that in thee indeed, which I have greater reason to believe now than ever—I mean purpose, courage and valor—this night show it. If thou the next night following enjoy not Desdemona, take me from this world with treachery and devise engines for my life” (Othello. Act 4. Scene 2. Lines 197-202). In this quote, Iago convinces Roderigo with his tricky language if he…

In Shakespeare’s Othello, Iago persuades Othello that Desdemona has been unfaithful to him. Iago represents evil: he manipulates others such as Othello by using lies to convince him to take revenge on Desdemona, the woman he is going to marry, by jealously. Iago demonstrates malicious behavior, strong hatred for woman , and he is very crafty at manipulating people with the power of language through his obsession with revenge. In the play , Iago puts the seed of jealously, hatred, and suspicion…

operatic literature with fewer than 800. Boito, the librettist of this opera, reduced the plot and the story down to as little as possible leaving the gaps to be filled by the music of Verdi. Shakespeare’s Othello begins on the streets in Venice. Roderigo, a young gentlemen and former suitor of Desdemona, and Iago, an ensign who has believes he has been…

Judge: Court may commence. Prosecutor: Your Honor, gentlemen of the jury, the defendant has been accused of a multitude of crimes. Firstly, the defendant is accused of the premeditated first degree murder of Desdemona, widow of Othello, Roderigo, our nobleman and Emilia, the defendant’s widow. Secondly, he is accused of assaulting Cassio. Lastly, the defendant is accused of the theft of Desdemona’s handkerchief and using it as false evidence to libel chaste Desdemona as an adulteress. This…

A lot of times in life, people do not always see things for what they really are. "Othello," "A&P," "Everyday Use," and "Richard Cory" are just a few works of literature that shine light to this idea. Appearance vs reality can ruin lives, cause people to loose their jobs, misvalue family members, and even cause a complete misjudgment of someone 's life. Although there were many themes in "Othello," I think the theme that really makes the story line play out as it does, is appearance vs reality…

motive of Lago is not presented effectively because he does not explain the motive behind his actions. The inability to explain his motive makes his actions to be considered terrifying. In addition, he intends to revenge on everyone including Cassio, Roderigo, Othello, Desdemona and even Emilia. With slight provocation, Lago causes damage and enjoys causing pain. The question is whether Lago is evil or not. Lago has very few redeeming qualities that can make him be considered evil. He does not…

Shakespearean Purpose of Life Innocent deaths are essential to understanding the purpose of life. In the play Othello by William Shakespeare there are the deaths of five people. However, three of those deaths were of people who were portrayed as innocent. Each had been blinded to the truth and each deceived. Although, ignorance is considered bliss, Shakespeare teaches that this is false. Therefore, it should be considered that when characters and people die innocently, it provides an…

Roderigo is blindly in love with Desdemona, and he is determined to do whatever it takes to have her love. He even pays Iago to help him out. “…I take it much unkindly that thou, Iago, who hast had my purse as if the strings were thine, shouldst know of this” (1.1-1-3). At the beginning of the play we find out that Roderigo has been paying Iago to help him get Desdemona’s love. Roedrigo’s starts to get even more…