Roderigo

no watch? no passage? murder! murder!” (Act 5 sc. 1). Because Roderigo, Iago’s helper was unsuccessful at killing Cassio, his own life was ended by his very own Iago so he could never speak of his plan again. Now at a threat, fate decided to let Cassio live. This intense scene all lead up to the very final scene in…

Iago only convinces Roderigo to live because if Roderigo dies Iago loses all his money. Iago has no regard for Roderigo’s life just as he later shows when convincing some to murder others. While Iago is giving his inspiring speech to Roderigo to keep him alive, Iago is giving Roderigo subliminal messages of money being the key to winning Desdemona’s heart even though the riches will be in Iago’s possession…

stick to their goals and never give up despite any problems, issues, and failures they may come across. There are four characters within the novel Othello by Shakespeare that display mindset and grit. These characters are known as Othello, Iago, Roderigo and Desdemona. The stories individuals tell themselves and the things one believes about themselves can…

the job instead of himself. “My career is cut short by some bookkeeper, even though the general saw my fighting skills first-hand in Rhodes and Cyprus. This accountant is now lieutenant, while I end up as the Moor’s flag-bearer” (1.1 28-35) 2. Roderigo is helping Iago, because…

drink so he can fight Roderigo in order to lose his military title. Cassio is a light drinker so Iago decides to use this to his advantage of bringing Cassio down. “If I can get him to drink one more glass after what he’s drunk already, he’ll be as argumentative and eager to fight a little dog…. Now I’ll get Cassio to do something in front of all these drunkards that will offend everyone on the island.” (Othello 2.3.42-51) Iago finally gets Cassio to drink. He walks off and Roderigo goes after…

Through Iago’s deception, he is able to make others believe he is good and honest and cause their fall in the end. Iago’s deception tricks most characters into thinking he is good and loyal. He was able to give information to Othello, Cassie, and Roderigo that they wouldn’t tell anyone else and would eventually lead to their downfall. Iago’s power to manipulate the people around him made him the most powerful character in the…

Iago persuades Roderigo to murder Cassio, rather than refunding the young suitor’s jewels. Desdemona is somewhat aware of what is to come and seems to have knowledge that her fate is sealed. Her awareness of situation does not bring her to take a different course of action…

opening scene, Iago tells Roderigo that Othello, the general, has promoted Cassio to be his Lieutenant. Iago wants to get revenge on Othello for making Cassio lieutenant. Othello, a moor, marries Brabantio’s daughter but then the Duke summoned Othello to help him to fight with Cyprus to stop a Turkish invasion. Iago gets Cassio drunk and gets Roderigo to draw him into a fight. Iago gets his revenge on Cassio when Othello takes away Cassio’s rank for stabbing Roderigo. Iago then decides to…

Iago, near the end of the play, starts to lack in plans since he becomes so filled with his pride. Iago convinces Roderigo to try again to kill Cassio when he says“wherein none can be so determinate as the removing of Cassio” (IV,ii,225-226). However, Cassio does not die which inevitably starts to uncover Iago’s plan. Shakespeare shows that even though Iago made a good…

Iago’s multiple soliloquy reveals his devious nature and his ability to manipulate others. It also reveals his sad state and gives the audience a reason for his evil nature. This allows the audience to sympathize and even understand why he takes these actions. A Renaissance tragedy also shows the issue of circumstance causing the ultimate conflict in the work. They also reveal how much power Iago has over everyone around him due to his honest outward appearance. He shows his ability to…