*How F*ar *I*s Iago *R*esponsible *F*or *T*he *T*ragic *U*nfolding *O*f *E*vents *I*n ‘Othello’? Iago is responsible for the tragic unfolding of events in ‘Othello’. This can be seen through his manipulation of Othello, jealousy of Cassio becoming Othello’s lieutenant, hatred of women, racism and being...
In “Othello”, Othello and Iago are two very different characters. Othello is a very gentle and honest General, while Iago is a very malicious and wicked Ancient. This contrast helps the development of the plot. In act 1, it mentions the elopement of Othello and Desdemona. Othello elopes with Desdemona...
Verbal Irony of Iago Verbal irony is a technique that Shakespeare uses in his tragedy Othello to show the reader the intended effect of actions his characters, most of all Iago, are signifying without letting the other characters aware. Verbal irony is defined as a figure of speech in which what is...
IAGO: is one of the most sinister villains in Shakespeare’s plays. He tends to use his intelligence in order to get what he wants in return. He also uses Othello’s nobility and integrity “honest Iago” in order to display his skill at deceiving other characters and in return black mails him. Iago’s personality...
own obsequious bondage, Wears out his time, much like his master's as s, For nought but provender, and when he's old, cashier'd: Whip me such honest knaves. Others there are Who, trimm'd in forms and visages of duty, Keep yet their hearts attending on themselves, And, throwing but shows of...
Iago the Wicked Iago is one of the most purely vile characters in the history of literature. Iago for the entire play devoted himself to tormenting and ruining the life of Othello because of immense hatred that he has for Othello. This extreme hatred for Othello is not fully explained, the reader...
Iago Uncovered Why does Iago do what he does? It’s easy to take a glance at him and label him as one of those villains in a story who is simply a villain: pure evil, taking joy in spreading pain and disaster. I don’t think this is the case with Iago. By looking closer at the play Othello by Shakespeare...
ENGLISH COURSEWORK Explore the presentation of Iago as a villain Iago = machiavellian character - manipulates, opportunistic First Impressions (how he treats Brabantio, Roderigo - duplicity, puppet master) • Look at his 3 soliloquies (p.45, 65, 87) and pick out elements of his language...
storyline, Iago, has many sides to his personality. As Othello’s ensign, and perhaps the villain of the play, Iago believes that he is best suited for the position of lieutenant. However, Othello passes him over for promotion to lieutenant, and for that reason, Shakespeare uses many soliloquies when Iago is...
the contrast between men and women helps to communicate the idea of the importance of reputation. Desdemona marrying Othello, Iago’s reputation as honest and kind, and Othello killing Desdemona are all examples of how the importance of reputation is different to different people. Before Desdemona...
was nothing but an illusion. Iago and Emilia's relationship however is more "real" than that of Othello and Desdemona. They have not love, but only lust, however they do not pretend, or try to create an illusion that there is anything there that isn't. Emilia and Iago are constantly fighting, and it...
Iago is one of the most interesting characters in the tragedy "Othello" by William Shakespeare. Through some carefully thought-out words and actions, Iago is able to manipulate others to do things in a way that benefits him and gets him closer to his goals. In other words, he behaves in the way that...
the making of Iago’s character. Although not all characters knew that Iago was deceiving them, Iago still manipulates people in order to further himself. The devil is able to disguise himself using a multitude of disguises as is Iago, who uses this ability to play on the vulnerability and human characteristics...
his reputation too his advantage in the play when he deceives and manipulates Othello. Iago becomes jealous of Cassio’s rising rank and felt the need to get rid of him. In act 2 scene 3 Iago proclaims “As I am an honest man, I thought you had received some bodily wound; there is more offence in that than...
Othello is still at sea. They spot a ship coming forth; but Iago, Desdemona, and Emilia are on it, not Othello. Cassio greets them all, especially praising Desdemona; somehow, Iago and Desdemona enter into an argument about what women are, and Iago shows how little praise he believes women deserve. Othello...
portrayed through the major characters of Iago and Othello. It utterly corrupts their lives because it causes Iago to show his true self, which in turn triggers Othello to undergo an absolute conversion that destroys the lives of their friends. Iago, “most honest” in the eyes of his companions, is, in fact...
English – Task 6: Literature Task Section B: It could be argued that by the end of Act 3, Iago assumes the role of puppet master in Othello, so successful is he in his plotting and manipulating of other characters. He is in control of his diabolical revenge and he orchestrates the plot-line...
character from society in Othello are Iago, Othello and Desdemona. Iago hides behind a mask to get revenge on Cassio, Othello hides behind a false front so that he can end up murdering Desdemona, and Desdemona is viewed differently by society than those close to her so that Iago can get revenge on Othello. ...
social status yet is dark-skinned and subject to great prejudices from the society. Othello’s major flaw was that he allowed himself to be manipulated by Iago because of his own insecurities. Over the course of the play, it is evident that Iago’s stronghold over Othello tightens as Iago’s use of crude language...
we have Iago whose taking advantage of Rodrigo, he is the card that Iago has been using again and again and again. Remember that he asked Rodrigo to pick up a fight with Cassio but he did not tell him why, all he needs to know is to pick up a fight with C.. that told you something about Iago that he...
Although the play was named after Othello, Shakespeare brings in a true villan whose name is Iago. At the time Spain was Englands enermy and Iago being a Spanish name makes the audience sure that Iago is evil. Iago could arguably be the main character, making the play a tragedy which is a play in which...
his hard fought life to Desdemona’s father , Desdemona secretly used to listen to the stories. Those stories inspired Desdemona and pictured a tough, honest and a man with good personality to her mind. She was impressed by Othello’s bravery, honesty and personality. She was convinced after listening to...
contrast to Gran Torino, there isn’t a clear definition between these two. The evil contained within the play Othello, is represented by the character Iago. He is untrustworthy, selfish, and plotting. He uses these qualities to his benefit by planning his own success while watching the disintegration of...
becomes suspicious of his wife, Desdemona, who is also sincere and honest. From the beginning, friendship between Othello and Iago is represented as a lie. Ironically, he still trusts his worst enemy, Iago, more than he trusts his honest wife; however, it is unknown to him. This is due to the hints, suggestions...
quote Iago tries to break down Othello’s self control by talking of jealousy. This quote is metaphoric of jealousy being a monster and the person’s lover the “meat it feeds on”. Othello eventually enters a predicament whether to believe that Desdemona is honest or not “I think my wife be honest, and think...
I’m serving under him to take advantage of him. 4-Iago thinks that they're foolish and dumb. He pretends to be loyal to get what he wants. 5- what Iago means by that is that he's not what he pretends be. 6- black ram appears in the scene. 7- Iago doesn't ell Barbantio his name because he's doesn't...
have influenced time periods. Shakespeare emphasizes this through the manipulative Iago who embodies traits of a villain and deceives Othello into murdering his own wife. During scene three, the dialogue between Iago and Othello reveal Iago’s subtle hints that Cassio is flirting with Desdemona. “Cassio...
ultimately lead to the downfall of the three main characters in the play: Othello, Iago and Desdemona. However, the audience is left to wonder whether the tragedy of “Othello” is of mere deception or of self-deception. While Iago demonstrates the usual understanding of deception with his attempts to trick...
highly respected general in the service of Venice. Iago is Othello's ambitious friend and he is ranked under him, hoping to get promoted to lieutenant. However, he promotes Michael Cassio to the position of lieutenant and Iago is deadly jealous. Iago then begins an evil and cruel crusade against trying...
clear by the dramatist early in the action by the use of a plethora of techniques; namely, the key scene and characterisation. The introduction of Iago himself aids in highlighting the themes of jealousy and envy. His frustration and anger at losing the position of lieutenant to Michael Cassio becomes...
openly and freely and is a “natural leader of men” (Heyningen 65). In order to show this, I have chosen scene three from Act 1. Brabantio, Othello, Iago, Rodrigo and the Officers enter the Duke’s Council chamber. As the men enter, the Duke says, “Valiant Othello, we must straight employ you - Against...
of personal lieutenant. Iago first confesses his jealousy during Act I, Scene 1, when asserting his opinion that Cassio is of less experience than him, he uses phrases such as, “mere prattle without practice.” With the aggressive alliteration of ‘p’, we can almost imagine Iago spitting the words out with...
Is Emilia the older, dutiful servant, protective and maternal of Desdemona, or a faithful wife to her husband, Iago? Does Emilia steals because her husband asks or is it fear the he will retaliate against her? In Othello, Shakespeare crafted a minor female character whose primary function is as a plot...
that I should have been happier and better if I had never seen Miss Havisham's face, and had risen to manhood content to be partners with Joe in the honest old forge" (Dickens 213). Pip in Great Expectations was a character we grew with throughout the story. His change in character brings up the theme...
has a high status as a Moorish general in the Venetian army and is respected among the other characters in the play. Even though he is confident and honest, he can not overcome his immense jealousy over what he perceived to be his wife’s betrayal. It is obvious in the beginning of the play that Othello...
the early stages of the play that women were not valued very much. They were seen as property, passed from man to man such as from, father to husband. Iago clarifies this whilst notifying Brobantio of his missing daughter, “look to your house, your daughter, and your bags!” We see that the daughter goes...
this motive is predicated as basic data for the action which follows. Roderigo says to Iago: “Thou told’st me thou didst hold him in they hate.” Iago answers: “Despise me, if I do not.” (McCloskey 25). Iago is expecting to be promoted to lieutenant by Othello; however, it is Cassio that ends up...
the progress of Iago convincing Othello that his wife, Desdemona is not loyal to him. Also in this scene Emilia give Desdemona’s lost handkerchief to Iago, although unwillingly, so causing more speculation. The build up to the following scenes is easy to notice in Act 2.1, when Iago accompanies Desdemona...
personification indicates that Othello is confident Brabantio will do him no harm, on grounds of his past services. Othello’s pride is suggested when Iago describes him as “loving his own pride and purposes”, where word choice indicates Othello’s attitude. Othello’s own perception of himself is shown when...
IAGO Be not acknown on 't; I have use for it. Go, leave me. Exit EMILIA I will in Cassio's lodging lose this napkin, And let him find it. Trifles light as air Are to the jealous confirmations strong As proofs of holy writ: this may do something. The Moor already changes with my poison: ...
out-of-control wake mixed together. In "The Dark Knight," Ledger makes all other comic book screen villains look like Baby Huey. Like Shakespeare's Iago or Richard III, like Anthony Hopkins' Hannibal Lecter or Javier Bardem's implacable murderer in "No Country For Old Men," this is no Method maniac,...
story based upon the revenge of two characters, Othello and Iago. These two characters help to prove Murphey's Law which states that if something wrong can happen it will: for Othello it is the wrongful killing of his wife and friend, for Iago it is getting caught for his actions and finally being tortured...
Iago has a greater than average size of crave for inflicting harm or injury to the other characters in the play _Othello: the Moor of Venice_. Iago With is constant believe that he should be in the charge of everything not Othello, does everything for his own benefit and betterment. He with his rage...
lord. 28 IV,2,2745 Never. 29 IV,2,2747 Never, my lord. 30 IV,2,2749 I durst, my lord, to wager she is honest, Lay down my soul at stake: if you think other,... 31 IV,2,2853 Alas, what does this gentleman conceive? How do you, madam? how do...
and our sympathies for him cannot help but lessen. Shylock is noticeably different from Shakespeare’s other great villains, such as Richard III or Iago, in several ways. In the first place, these other villains see themselves as evil, and while they may try to justify their own villainy, they also revel...
role. Three characters that it affects in the play are Othello, Iago and Roderigo. All the characters vent their anger through violence and confrontations. Othello’s anger is slowly built up during the play, due to Iago being the sparkplug he is, falsely convincing him that Cassio...
Marrying Desdemona without gaining the support from her father resulted in Othello’s being despised by members of the Venetian community, especially by Iago. For Othello, the Moor and great warrior, although respected for his military exploits during war, the hue of his skin hindered his full integration...
several characters including Iago, Roderigo, and Othello himself. It is a very important part of the play that develops the plot tremendously and aids in making the play as exciting as it is. From the very beginning of the play, jealousy is evident in Roderigo and Iago. While walking with Roderigo...
tragedy; these themes are love, betrayal, revenge, manipulation, passion and jealousy. The main perpetrator of the theme manipulation is Iago. Shakespeare makes Iago use descriptive language and imagery to make people think in the way he wants them to. He wants everyone to take his side and to hate Othello...
Rania Hamade ENGL 260 11 June 2009 Iago, up close and personal. Converting a Shakespearean play to a movie is no easy task; however, Oliver Parker embarked himself in an adventure which won him...
Although the play was named after Othello, Shakespeare brings in a true villain whose name is Iago. At the time, Spain was England’s enemy and Iago being a Spanish name made it clear that Iago is evil. Iago could arguably be the main character – manipulation of Roderigo, false friendship with Othello...
Shakespeare shows us Iago is a villain by his speech in Act 1 Scene 1 for example Roderigo says ‘thou Iago, who hast had my purse as if the strings where thine’ this shows that Iago has had money from Roderigo but has not done what Roderigo wants him to. Later in the same scene Brabantio calls Iago a villain and...
is a general in the Venetian army. He appointed Cassio as the lieutenant rather than Iago. Iago is Othello’s servant, who has served in several wars. Iago feels like he deserved the job instead of Cassio. Since Iago feels that he was wronged, he takes matters into his own hands. Iago’s motivation is...
Othello Act I Scene 1: Iago enters in mysterious dialogue with Roderigo. They noisily wake Brabantio (Desdemona's father), Iago making Roderigo tell of Desdemona's elopement. Brabantio expresses grief/anger. Scene 2: Othello learns from Cassio of a problem in Cyprus, while Brabantio wants to attack...
failure to trust derives from a matter of trusting too much. Excessively trusting characters that believe anything that the core offender of lying, Iago, says creates many problems which forces other characters to mistrust each other. I have chosen moments involving many characters from the text which...
Desdemona could not love Othello unless there was trickery or magic involved. When Brabantio first learns of Othello’s marriage to Desdemona he asks of Iago: ‘is there not charms By which the property of youth and maidhood May be abus’d’ (1.1.126) showing us that he does not believe that Desdemona would...
midst of an argument between Roderigo, a rich man, and Iago. Roderigo has been paying Iago to help him in his suit to Desdemona. But Roderigo has just learned that Desdemona has married Othello, a general whom Iago begrudgingly serves as ensign. Iago says he hates Othello, who recently passed him over for...
ago deceives everyone in the play, leading to his capture and the (arguably unnecessary) death of many people. Othello lets himself be deceived by Iago, and would rather believe him than the wife who he claims to love (self-deception). Desdemona notices the changes in Othello, but doesn't confront...
Although Othello is the main protagonist in the play, however, in many ways Iago seems to be the dominant character. In Act 1 Scene 1 we do not see that evil side to Iago however, that quickly comes to light by the end of Act 1. Iago is presented in complete contrast to Othello, and is the antagonist of...
drama Othello centers around the two conflicting characters of scheming, manipulative Iago and the honorable, but often times faithless Othello. Despite the fact that these men are completely opposite in character, Iago commands such persuasive powers that he literally starts to affect Othello’s thinking...