... . Iago openly divulges his plan of destruction, which incorporates jealousy as the key factor. He intends to create a strong Burke 2 sense of greed in Othello by setting up the mirage of an affair between Desdemona and Cassio. Iago says, "[Cassio] takes [Desdemona ]by the palm: ay, well said, ... own. Jealousy is the source of pain and death for these tragic characters; the green-eyed monster has succeeded in killing them. However, Othello is not the only person that Iago inflicts jealousy on to. Iago uses his astute verbosity to influence others attitude towards the Moor. Iago ... you, ...

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... , a small single flaw, causes numerous deaths and leads Othello into his own downfall. Othello's single flaw of gullibility affects him greatly. It changes Othello to a bestial person and deteriorates him until he meets his grave. How can something so small grow to be so effective? Simply because gullibility triggers Othello's many other flaws. Despite the fact that he is looked on as admirable and ... dignified, Othello possesses numerous flaws. His gullibility is the flaw that sparks them all: his insecurity, short temper, his killing nature (as he is the general in ... an army), and ...

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... is achieved because he positions everything correctly. This involves getting Cassio drunk, arranging 'the' handkerchief to go missing in Cassio's quarters and personally beguiling Othello's mind into thinking Desdemona is cuckolding him. Obviously without these events (so remarkably planned by Iago), the plot would never have developed. With great ... skill, Iago is able to arrange a conversation between Cassio and Bianca and carefully position Othello so that he thinks Cassio is discussing his wife: 'Oh, dear Cassio! As it were. His gestures import it'. All the while Iago's ... outset,...

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