Throughout the play Iago uses many different techniques and methods to win character’s over, get them thinking about things they would not have otherwise and generally fool them. Iago does this to such an extent that he can get other characters to even commit murder. Iago is able to fool people to such an extent …
In Shakespeare’s Othello, the characters Iago (Othello’s ensign) and Cassio (Othello’s friend and lieutenant) are contrasted in many different ways. The most crucial and significant difference between Iago and Cassio is their attitudes. This contrast is shown mainly in the language that they use. Cassio is a good-natured gentleman, and he uses gracious and refined …
‘Othello’ is a classic play written by William Shakespeare in the 17th century. The play is about evil, betrayal, trust and demonstrates the society of the time. It also has a classic tragic ending much like ‘Romeo and Juliet’. The main character is Othello, the only black character in the play. Desdemona, a white woman, …
Depicting the downfall and eventual suicide of the honourable central protagonist of the play, Shakespeare unequivocally presents ‘Othello’ as a tragedy; however the nature of this tragedy is somewhat ambiguous, and thus has caused controversy amongst critics. In order for the audience to believe that the tragedy of ‘Othello’ is one of mere deception, they …
The early scenes of “Othello” set up Iago’s character and let the audience to larn of his nature. He plays two different people. the camouflage of the trusty and loyal ensign and the one whom hides behind this camouflage. Act One. Scene One is the most of import because it foreshadows the whole play. Iago …
Dear Iago,You are a very wise and educated man; I’m convinced you have a very cunning and well thought out plan for you to undertake over Othello. To ruin his life, his status, everything associated with him you want to destroy, but do you really want that to happen? Othello has ever so much faith …
The tragedy of Othello shows the downfall of the protagonist, Othello, by the deception of Iago and his fatal flaw of jealousy. The idea of striving for power contributes to Iago’s determination to bring down Othello after Cassio’s promotion to lieutenant over him. Power also acts as a reason for Othello killing his wife because …
The theme of madness in Shakespeare’s King Lear and Othello In the works of William Shakespeare there are many themes that are common amongst the bard’s plays. It seems that Shakespeare was fascinated with certain aspects of human nature, including love, marriage, friendship, and tragedy; however, one of the most interesting of these universal …
Women in Othello fulfil various roles in the play. A crucial role they take on is as a dramatic device. Othello shows us how a woman’s character, reputation and power can be manipulated and distorted by men, most notably Iago who orchestrated he demise and fall of Othello the protagonist. The relationship between Desdemona and …
‘The devil himself’, an accusation against Iago is one of great complexity. Iago refers to the devil several times throughout the first two acts both directly and indirectly. However, is he referring to himself at the same time? I feel that Iago is far more complex than to simply be referred to as the devil. …
Dramatic irony plays a large role in Othello; it is most prominent in Iago’s lines. It is specifically seen when Iago outright lies to characters, when he misrepresents his personality to other people, and when other characters talk about Iago in a way he is not. Iago constantly tells other characters slight untruths or outright …
The Role of Reputation in Othello In Shakespeare’s Othello, the antagonist, Iago, presents two polar opposite views of reputation. From a simple reading of the play it is obvious that Iago is a master manipulator, so it is important to the reader’s understanding of the play to sort through and wrestle with Iago’s conflicting statements …
In the play Othello, the character of Othello has certain traits which make him seem naive and unsophisticated compared to many other people. This is why Iago, to get his just rewards uses him as a scapegoat. Iago told Roderigo, ” O,sir, content you. I follow him Othello to serve my turn upon him “(I, …
In this monologue Iago’s strategies are going a world and his tone is one of assurance as he continues to play the scoundrel and look to be honest. The thought of him playing a game is expressed in the words “I play the villain” . Besides the thought of “win the Moor” demoing guiltless his …
Shakespearean Othello continues to engage audiences through its dramatic treatment of grand and challenging ideas. In the light of your critical study, does this statement resonate with you? Make specific reference to the text. Shakespeare explores numerous grand and challenging ideas throughout the play Othello. One such Idea Is the concept of dualities and the …
Iago is clearly the most poisonous and virulent character in ‘Othello’ and one of the most distinctive villains in the entire Shakespeare collection. Act III scene 3 is the pivotal scene in which his villainy begins to unfold and this has a growing malignancy over Othello and his relationship with Desdemona. Act III is a …
Othello’s Arabic Character and Racism in OthelloShakespeare does not provide any clear hint about the specific ethnicity of Othello. Indeed Othello is mostly referred as “Moor” in the play. There are several other plays by Shakespeare where he refers to “Moor” and distinguishes them as a Berber Moor (in “The Merchant of Venice”) and a …
In William Shakespeare’s play “Othello” the use ofanimal imagery was evident throughout the telling ofthe story. Shakespeare explained several charactersactions by comparing them to similarities in animals. The characters in “Othello” were often depicted ashaving animal-like characteristics. Some characterswere even compared to animals by other characters inthe play. By defining characters in terms of thesecharacteristics …
To what extent is Desdemona presented as a tragic victim in the play ‘Othello’? Desdemona, the daughter of Venetian senator Brabantio, is captivated by Othello’s fables of bravery as a warrior and she falls in love with him. In view of the fact that Desdemona is a “fair” woman and Othello is “an old black …
Theme of Gender Discrimination in Othello Othello is a manifestation of gender discrimination prevailing at that time. It clearly refer to sexism that is not only inclined toward male chauvinism but also a degraded social status of women in the contemporary society. All three major female characters of the play epitomize this gender discrimination and …
“What is particularly dramatic about Act4, Scene 3 of ‘Othello’? Explore the relationship between the two women themselves and their relationships with their husbands here and elsewhere. Do you think Shakespeare himself is ‘putting down’ women or is he just portraying a male attitude of his time? ” Act 4 Scene 3 of ‘Othello’ is …
Shakespeare’s Iago is one of the best examples of a villain to this day. Such a villain would distract from the impact of the play. Shakespeare added depth to his villain making him Amoral, as opposed to the typical immoral villain. Iago’s entire scheme begins when the “ignorant, ill-suited” Cassio is given the position Iago …
The first we hear of Othello comes from Iago and Rodrigo in Act One Scene One. In a heated discussion, Iago decides to cause havoc in Brabintio’s family and decides to disclose his knowledge of Othello and Desdemona’s marriage. ‘…to tell you that you your daughter and the Moor are now making the beast with …
The sad truth in society shines brightly in the play by William Shakespeare, Othello. The entire play is focused upon Iago, Othello’s ancient, who is out to destroy his general. Othello handed a promotion to Cassio rather than Iago, which leads Iago to seek revenge on them both. He convinces Othello that Cassio is sneaking …
