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The paper discusses how the basis for jealousy, submissive female roles, and racism all interrelate to bring about the tragic dissolution of Othello and Desdemona's moral righeousness and ethical indignation through Iago's treachery. The paper shows how the cunning trickery of Iago's jealousy for Cassio's success has him flourish through Othello's lack of objective reasoning. The paper describes how since Othello is easily fooled by Iago, Desdemona enacts submissive female roles that do not actively confront her husband against his accusations, thereby further representing a moral weakness on her part.

Tags:othello, iago, desdemona

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An examination of how Iago's character changes and develops through different sections of the play. The writer claims that Iago is the main driving force in this play, pushing Othello and everyone else towards their tragic end.

From the Paper
"Perhaps the most interesting and exotic character in the tragic play "Othello," by William Shakespeare, is "Honest" Iago. "Iago in external appearance or in his characteristic traits, he is the man who deceived and betrayed Desdemona, Cassio, and Othello" (White 203). Through some carefully thought-out words and actions, Iago is able to manipulate others to do things in a way that benefits him and moves him closer toward his goals. "

Tags:shakespeare, play, drama, iago, othello

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This paper examines two lines spoken by the character Iago in William Shakespeare's "Othello" and uses them to explore the lies and false beliefs underlying the play.

From the Paper
""Demand me nothing; what you know, you know: From this time forth I never will speak word." (5.2.313-314) These words spoken by Iago in William Shakespeare's Othello reveal much about the entire play. Although spoken near the conclusion of the play, Iago's words expose his true character, which he has cleverly hidden through deception and manipulation throughout the play. The entire play hinges on lies and false beliefs, most of them originating from Iago. This paper will examine the significance of the above lines from Othello."

Tags:deception, iago, lies, manipulation, othello, shakespeare

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This paper examines the nature of the main characters Othello and Iago as complexly limited tragic figures in and of themselves. It also looks at the interaction between the two of them and how the contrast between their motivations and their actions, dictates the action of the play.

From the Paper
"Othello is one of Shakespeare's most compelling plays whether it is reader seen on stage because of the nature of the main characters This work boasts not only one tragically drawn character but two Moreover not only are Othello and Iago both characters ..."

Tags:othello, iago, revenge, tragedy

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This paper analyzes the role of Iago in Shakespeare's "Othello". The author examines the character's behavior throughout the play and looks at the way his character influences events in the play.

From the Paper
"In act 3, scene 3 of Shakespeare's Othello, Iago has begun his attack on fortress Othello by planting the seeds of jealousy in his head, and by acting as nothing more than the caring friend who seems to be genuinely worried about Othello. He works up Othello to the point where Othello is interested in his thoughts, and then when asked as to what he is holding from him, Iago says "Utter my thoughts" Why, say they are vile and false? (3.3.159-60). By this he seems to Othello as a friend who is holding back information from him, someone who is worried about Othello's well being."

Tags:iago, othello, shakespeare, evil, revenge, twist, tragedy

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This paper reviews and analyzes the role of Iago and his effect on the protagonist Othello in Shakespeare's play, "Othello," referencing modern sources. The paper asserts that Iago is teleological in his methods of achieving things; in other words, he is willing to go any lengths to achieve something as long as it is geared towards his desires. The paper describes Iago's talents as further emphasised by his merciless methods, vicious techniques, and Machiavellian traits of appearing good on the surface as well as being intelligent and boastful, which provide a strong foundation for judging characters' weaknesses. The paper argues that Iago appears godly in nature, or somewhat like the Duke who rules Venice. In Oliver Parker's Othello, Iago sits in the Duke's throne as he is manipulating Rodrigo; this shows how he assumes and enjoys authority, which is a trend that runs throughout the play. The paper concludes it can be stated that Iago brings about the downfall of Othello; he is the malefic force that drives the tragedy in Othello.

From the Paper
"This dark plan that Iago has deep within his malefic labyrinth of fury is complemented by this concept of the 'ear' being the 'channel to the brain'. It is employed in a number of Shakespeare's plays to influence and control characters, demonstrating one character's ability to manipulate another's behaviour. For example, in Othello, Iago's whispers and plants ideas in Othello's ear, in Macbeth, Lady Macbeth hints and brilliantly persuades her husband, and even more so in Hamlet where Claudius literally pours his poison into Hamlet's father's ear. However, this use of manipulation is not exclusive to Shakespeare's works; there are biblical links in the story of Samson and Delilah (Judges: 14) where Delilah, "a woman from the Valley of Sorek"5, manipulates Samson to get him to sleep with her, whereupon she betrays him. This use of manipulation to betray, or manipulation to achieve is a constant in Othello with Iago running from his master plan of deceit to facilitate the tragic downfall of his master."

Tags:shakespeare, play, Venice

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The paper states that throughout the play "Othello" by William Shakespeare, the only character to speak to the audience directly and intimately, is the character of Iago. He speaks to the audience and discloses his true motivations for his treacherous actions in the world of the play. The paper comments that Shakespeare uses this literary device specifically to show the audience the true colors of Iago. In the last passage of Act 1, Act 1.3.375-396, Iago's soliloquy is a glance at his manipulative psyche, where he believes himself to be the master of the other characters. His excessive pride and deception later result in the tragic end of the play. The paper notes that the audience develops a strange, but special, relationship with Iago through his manic ridden soliloquies. In the end, however, Shakespeare chooses to end Iago's term as master of the play and reclaims his position as playwright from the arrogant Iago.

From the Paper
"He uses his role as confidant to the other characters to manipulate them into believing he has their best interest in mind, when really he plays them pawns against each other for his own goals. Iago shows the audience his dislike for Roderigo, which therefore allows the audience special access into the real world of Cypress where Iago pulls the strings, and not Othello. This passage also shows the depth of Iago's deception. As seen when he discusses Othello later in his soliloquy, Iago takes great pains to make himself the innocent confidant, when his true purpose is to destroy those who trust in him."

Tags:soliloquy, true, motivations, mockery

Abstract
William Shakespeare's play, "Othello", should be renamed "Iago" because, throughout the play, we witness the rise and fall of Iago's character. When we consider this perspective, we will assume that Iago's rise occurs from his success in turning Othello into a jealous monster. Iago is able to achieve this because he is very cunning and smart. It is also important to note that he understands jealousy because he is a jealous man as well. This paper explores the how Iago was able to rise and fall in "Othello".

From the Paper
"He advises Othello to "Look to your wife; observe her will with Cassio./Wear your eye thus: not jealous, nor secure" (III.iii.195-6). Because Othello is first to mention his suspicions, Iago has successfully isolated himself from any of the blame. Kenneth Muir states that Iago "exploits the virtues as well as the weaknesses of Othello and of Desdemona, weaknesses both of character and situation" (Muir 35). Paul Cantor agrees with this notion, adding that "Iago turns everything that makes the love of Othello and Desdemona so extraordinary into an objection against it. The fact that they have overcome such differences in order to love each other becomes in Iago's view evidence for the improbability of their remaining loyal to each other" (Cantor). Iago's actions regarding these statements illustrate his cunning nature."

Tags:desdemona

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This paper discusses jealousy as one of the central motives in William Shakespeare's play, "Othello." It discusses the jealousy between Iago and Cassio, the Moor and Cassio, as well as between Iago and the Moor. The paper shows how through Iago's deceitfulness, hatred and disloyalty, the tragedy of the play occurred. The paper suggests that if it had not been for Iago's unsympathetic sentiments and the jealousy, the play might have had a different ending.

From the Paper
"Even though many blame the tragedy on Othello's gullibility, it is Iago's tricky and devious behavior that launched and triggered it. Since Othello profoundly trusted Iago, he hardly ever suspected any infidelity from him and that is proven throughout the whole script, in statements such as, "Honest Iago,/ My Desdemona must I leave to thee"(Act I, Scene III, 295). As a consequence, Iago took advantage of Othello's trust and kept revealing more of his forged love, which is proved in the play when Iago alleged that, " Though I do hate him as I do hell-pains,/Yet, for necessity of present life,/I must show out a flag and sign of love" (Act I, scene I, 154-156). It is the "flag and sign of love" which Iago revealed, that instigated Othello's gullibility, and if it wasn't for that advantage, Othello would've not fallen in Iago's trap. Unfortunately, the one closest to the heart is the greatest enemy; because it is him that knows the weakness of one's heart and mind. Iago was indeed very disloyal to his Moor, and deceitful by his behavior toward him."

Tags:jealousy, deceitfulness, Moor

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This paper examines how the character of Iago in Shakespeare's play "Othello" has instigated many different analyzes, with different critics arguing about his character, motives, techniques and his overall function to the play. It discusses how few of these literary critics would argue that he does not possess an evil nature, but there are several different interpretations to how we would regard Iago's character and what his role is in "Othello." It shows how from the outset of the drama, Shakespeare makes effective use of dramatic irony and permits the audience to ascertain Iago's actual disposition, as Iago admits that he is a calculated and self-seeking beguiler.

From the Paper
"Iago is one of Shakespeare's most sophisticated Machiavellian villains whose role is utterly crucial to the play. His motives for committing his evil acts are often difficult to determine, although jealously plays a large role for his desire to dissemble those who he dislikes. It is his professional jealousy that leads him to want to deprecate Cassio, but on a personal level, he also resents him for having an attractive wife while fearing that Cassio has committed adultery with Emilia, his own wife. He destroys Othello partly for this same fear, that the general "has twixt my sheets, done my office," but he is also enraged with Othello for promoting Cassio rather than himself."

Tags:cassio, villain, evil