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How Cassio Maintained his Faith Under Suspicion, 2002.
An examination of the character of Cassio in William Shakespeare's "Othello".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper is a character analysis of Cassio, the representation of "good" in William Shakespeare's tragedy "Othello". This paper showsthat, regardless of Othello's suspicions of Cassio, Cassio's character still upheld his faith and respect for Othello.
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Iago, Desdemona and Cassio, 2002.
A look at the influences of Iago, Desdemona and Cassio on Othello in William Shakespeare's "Othello".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This essay discusses how, in William Shakespeare's tragedy, "Othello", the characters of Iago, Desdemona, and Cassio shape the title character's actions.
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Iago's Role in the Tragedy of "Othello", 2008.
An analysis of Iago's role in the tragedy of William Shakespeare's play, "Othello."
832 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 29.95
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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.
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"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."
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"Othello", 2005.
This paper discusses the character of Othello in Shakespeare's "Othello".
1,790 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 0 sources, $ 57.95
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This paper explains that Othello, like most of Shakespeare's tragic heroes, is a man notable for the contradictions in his character. The author points out that the combination of vanity, naivete and an inability to perceive correctly the world around him are the three characteristics that allow Iago to transform Othello from a conquering and triumphant war-hero into a cold-blooded murderer. The paper stresses that the most dramatic way in which Othello is imperceptive is that he fails to recognize Iago's lies before killing Desdemona; and, even after learning that she did not have an affair with Cassio, Othello still failed to realize that he has been manipulated by Iago. Many quotes as illustrations.
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"One of the most striking things about Othello is his naivete. Although Othello is a renowned war hero who has seen and experienced horrors throughout his lifetime, he retains a basic naivete about life, especially life in society. Initially, Othello, though able to confront and kill the enemy, is unable to conceive of the idea that one who calls himself friend could be a threat. Othello's naivete is first demonstrated by his lack of knowledge regarding Desdemona's character. Othello idealizes Desdemona, and has characterized her deception of her father as something necessary in order to further their love, instead of considering that they could have admitted their romance to Brabantio rather than eloping. It is Brabantio, not Iago or Othello, that first brings up the concept that Desdemona might deceive Othello."
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The Women of "Othello", 2008.
An analysis of Desdemona, Emilia and Bianca's relationships with the men that they love in William Shakespeare's "Othello."
786 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper discusses three women in William Shakespeare's "Othello" and their different relationships with the men they love. It looks at Desdemona and her adoration of Othello, at Emilia and her loyalty to the abominable Iago and finally at Bianca as the sensual mistress of Cassio. The paper describes the characters' love throughout the play and looks at the various outcomes of that love.
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"Cassio, Othello's lieutenant, is a young blade, the dashing, handsome man whom Iago admits has virtues that Iago cannot match. (V:i:18-20) In Bianca, he has a mistress rather than a wife, apparently a prostitute (IV:i:95-96), and while his actions suggest that he is reasonably fond of her (III:iv:167-78), he apparently does not intend to marry her (IV:i:116-117, 120-22, 124-26, 128-30), and while he will try to attend to her when he can (III:iv:176-77), he offers her no assurance that he will give her anything more than a handkerchief he has happened upon. (III:iv:186) When he gives this to her, she is jealous, that this is something from another woman, but there is a youthful innocence and exuberance in her remarks, not the burning rage of Othello's jealousy. (III,iv:178-81; IV:i:147-161) She becomes a tool in Iago's scheming, as he speaks of her to Cassio, while Othello believes that the conversation is about Desdemona. (IV:i:94-144) Although she ordinarily treats love as a mere commodity (Kernan), when she finds Cassio wounded, she seems genuinely concerned for him. (V:i:115-20) Iago turns his malice on her, suggesting she had a role in the attack, which is all Iago's doing. (V:i:85-86, 100-01, 104-10, 116) She recoils at the accusation, but can do little about it. (V:i:122-23)"
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"Othello", 2004.
An analysis of the concepts of strength and weakness in Shakespeare's play, "Othello".
1,374 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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"Othello" by William Shakespeare is a play demonstrating that we all have strengths and weaknesses and that, while the best of us will focus on people's strengths, the worst of us will not only focus on their weaknesses, but use them in destructive ways. It discusses how, throughout the play, the weakness of jealousy directly or indirectly brings the destruction and downfall of all the major characters, including not only Othello and his bride Desdemona, but Iago, his wife Emilia, Roderigo, and Cassio.
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"Othello is particularly vulnerable because, being a Moor, he is somewhat an outsider (Weller, PAGE). He is accepted as a leader in society and as a great military man, but he is aware of his differences. He used them to charm those around him, wooing and winning the beautiful Desdemona and then defending her marriage to others, but the villain of the play, Iago, knows that it can be easy to cast doubt on an outsider, and he uses Othello's differences to his own perverted and personal advantage."
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'Othello' by William Shakespeare, 2006.
A review of the jealousy, submissive female gender roles and race in 'Othello' by William Shakespeare.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, $ 26.95
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This study examines the role of jealousy, submissive female gender roles, and racism within Othello by William Shakespeare. In many ways, Desdemona pays a submissive role to Othello, as she cannot rise above her fears and confront her husband on the grave error of his theories about her infidelity. Furthermore, the issue of race helps Iago deploy his plan, as both he and Desdemona's father are racist in their jealousy of Othello's success. In this manner, jealousy, submissive female gender roles, and racism are constructed to bring a tragic ending to the once hopeful marriage of Othello and Desdemona. The issue of jealousy begins with Iago's anger at Cassio getting a promotion in Othello's elite guard.
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Desdemona and Juliet, 2002.
Compares the female characters Desdemona and Juliet from plays by William Shakespeare and looks at the role perception plays in these texts.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 62.95
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At the core, Desdemona's dedication to her husband, Othello, is as pure as that of Juliet to Romeo. Desdemona was not blessed with great intellect or passion. Hers was not a love like Juliet's which was forged in fire. (V.ii.323). In the process of destroying Othello, Iago's actions result in the deaths of Othello, Desdemona, Emilia (Iago's wife), Roderigo and the wounding of Cassio and of Iago himself. Perception indeed plays an enormous part in both plays, but perhaps no more so than in "Othello".
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"Othello's" And Iago's Character, 2002.
A look at the character of Othello as revealed in Act 3 Scene 3 of the play.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This three-page undergraduate paper examines the character of Othello as revealed in Act 3 Scene 3 of this famous tragedy by William Shakespeare. The hero of the play is driven by jealously and in a fit of rage orders murder of his best friend Cassio and kills his wife Desdemona whom he suspects of infidelity.
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Othello's Characters, 2002.
A study of the characters in William Shakespeare's "Othello".
1,160 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses how the characters in William Shakespeare's "Othello" are what really make the play come to life. It provides a brief summary of each of the main characters with a character analysis and a description of their contribution to the plot of the play. It shows how Othello is bold warrior and a good person, how Iago brings all of the evil and fallacy into the play, how Desdemona is young and innocent and how Cassio's character is vulnerable and easily manipulated.
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"The character of Desdemona is young and innocent. When she is wrongly accused of infidelity, her innocent response to his rage is "I never gave him cause!" (III.iv.155). Desdemona's innocent nature is highlighted in the play, through the contrast with the two other female characters, the cynical Emilia and Cassio's mistress, Bianca. These women are harsh and ugly, and make Desdemona seem all the more pure. Her love for Othello is a major part of her character. She permits his abuse of her, although it shakes her self-confidence. She is an obedient and devoted wife. She carries her love for Othello with her even as he strangles her to death."
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Othello, 2004.
An examination of a specific scene in Shakespeare's "Othello" to portray Iago's character.
1,654 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper explains how Shakespeare uses the soliloquy in Act 2 ,Scene 3, lines 335-362, in "Othello" to demonstrate to the audience Iago's nature and to provide insight into his character. It shows how, in this scene, Iago reveals a devious plot that involves three other characters in the play with the intention on destroying two of them, Othello and Cassio. The third, Desdemona, is secondary, and her function for him is only as a vessel to carry his plan into action.
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"By content alone, one may deduce that Igao lacks strong character and a high moral value. It is difficult to believe that a character with a strong sense of morality would hatch such a plot, regardless of the circumstances that causes Iago's actions. We know that the circumstances that fuel his motivation certainly do not warrant this type of action by Igao. But for argument's sake, even if the circumstances were different and Iago was not fueled entirely by jealousy, his obvious lack of respect for the other characters' well being provides strong clues into understanding the type of character he is."
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