... The torches are, in fact, carried by Cassio and his men. He informs Othello that the Turkish fleet is on the way to Cyprus and intends to attack it. The Duke is in session with his council and has called for Othello to meet him at once. Roderigo and Brabantio soon arrive on the scene ... 999 : 1/15/2004 3:30:50 PM Act I, Scene 3 The Duke and the Council are disturbed by the rumors that the Turkish fleet is planning an attack on the island of Cyprus. They are discussing a plan to send Othello there to defend it when Desdemona's father accuses his son-in-law of witchcraft. Othello ... him...

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... and loves her partner without any reservations, but fully aware of her place in a male-dominated society. After Iago kills Roderigo in Act 5, he attempts to blame Bianca for Cassio's attack. Bianca is obviously upset by Cassio's injuries, but immediately responds to being called a strumpet. "I am no strumpet, but of life as honest as you thus abuse me (line 142)." Bianca ... is more honest than Emilia (who lied about the handkerchief that ultimately costs Desdemona her life), and Iago (who accused her of being involved in Cassio's attack). How can we believe any of Iago's statements reg...

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... the Moor the possibility of hi wife's infidelity; doubts are cast on Cassio's honesty, and the looseness of Venetian women is cited. A stroke of luck enables Iago to intensify the attack: Desdemona drops a handkerchief which is picked up by Emilia and passed on to Iago, who then, intending to plant the handkerchief in Cassio's lodgings, torments Othello with stories of Cassio ... establish Cassio as his successor, Othello strikes his wife before the venetians. He later treats his wife's bedroom as a brothel, Emilia as the brothel-keeper. Act V Iago incites Roderigo to attack Cassio; bot...

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... colour to him. The underlying message to the audience is, the hidden danger which Iago possesses of secretly hating Othello is much dangerous than the threatening attack of the Turks. The irony being, the Turkish attack is on an immeasurable scale, which can be overcome by Othello, yet the power of one man's unreadable deceit can contribute to his downfall. Iago later ... ...

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... not hear me!' a show of the fact that Iago believes Roderigo to be a nave (and immature) fool that is to be manipulated. He batters back at Roderigo's attack with his own offensive (before Roderigo's attack gains momentum). This is a good show of the fact that Iago is a confident character that has a very good grasp of the situation. Iago's arrogance is further hinted ... ...

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... , and now they do restem..." " A messenger comes with news that the Ottomites have joined with another fleet in Rhodes of about thirty ships and now going back on course to attack Cyprus. The Ottomites are a powerful enemy and are considered dangerous. Line 55-59 - Emotional Power of Brabantio Brabantio's emotion power is so strong in this scene that he walks into ... ...

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... and Desdemona's recognition since they are indeed alone and isolated from the dominant voice of society. While seeming to undermine the challenge of gender marginilisation, Shakespeare has simply presented an attack to an audience and undermined it in order to present the extent to which society has assimilated this most unnatural division of the sexes and misrepresentation of power....

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... held in the greatest regard by the Duke of Venice. This is quickly displayed in the story when the Duke seeks Othello's council immediately after hearing news of an impending attack by the Turks. However, Othello is a tragic hero of his play, and therefor must have his downfall before him. This is derived from his decision to marry the daughter of ... ...

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... recognize Iago for what he is, and sees the truth behind the events that have caused him such pain and loss. Arrested for conspiring to murder Cassio (who survived the attack), stripped of his position in the state, and the murderer of his innocent wife, Othello takes a dagger from Cassio, appeals to the good minds and words of a people he once ... ...

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... have). Making her feelings clear, Othello proposes marriage to Desdemona. Sensing her fathers reaction. They elope and are married in secret. The Turks are discovered to be heading for an attack Cypress and Othello being the good soldier he is gets sent to Cypress. Desdemona is given permission to go with him. Othello then promotes Cassio to lieutenant which causes Iago ... ...

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... loves her husband through his feats of courage, suffering and endurance, "She"d come with a greedy ear, and devour up my discourse". During the scene of urgency of repellng the Turkish attack takes second place to the love of Othello and Desdemona. The theme of love is manifested on many levels. Iago's ideals of love are painted in stark contrast to Othello ... ...

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... blamed obviously; Iago's skills in manipulation and cunning were very much a factor. Othello had an excellent understanding of human emotions. Thus, he knew how to exploit them. Iago managed to attack all of his enemies at once, bringing them all down. He was especially good at gaining the trust of Othello. This was the key to bringing him down. Through all ... ...

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... never fully realizes or takes responsibility for what has happened. These two last orations of Othello are noble in speech and purpose, but lack comprehension. He uses the first to attack himself for his horrible deed; certainly this is the first reaction of anyone who has wrongly killed his beloved. He delivers condemnation upon himself with eloquence and anguish. The latter ... ...

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... , and used this to prey on his insecurities. 'In Venice they do let God see the pranks they dare not show their husbands'. Would Othello be so prone to Iago's attack if he himself were a Venetian? Having read the play one can see that Iago's distorted vision of the world lends itself to his misleading nature. Iago is often referred to ... ...

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... not only Othello, but Cassio as well. Ultimately, he is surprised by how effortless it is for him to control Othello. The clarity of Iago's motive enables him to continually attack Othello without giving him the chance to rationally contemplate the situation. Iago's main motive soon becomes an act of vengeance as he seeks to depose Othello and his wife, Desdemona. ...

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... the play right from the start, even before Iago enraged it. Cassio was evil to a lesser extent, but nevertheless still had evilness, and his showed up when he tried to attack Roderigo and then killed Montano in the brawl of the second act. Even Emilia had an evilness and hers came forth when she stole the handkerchief from Desdemona knowing it ... ...

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... sorts. He uses him to set up Othello but telling him to seek Desdemona for help. Cassio unwittingly does this, and gives Iago a new opportunity. Iago can finally begin his attack on Othello. He begins to plant ideas in the General's head that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair. Othello, being an honorable man, who would not think to question ... ...

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... does not seem overly upset at her. This indicates he does not really believe these lies that he has made up and is only using them as an excuse to attack Othello and Cassio. This inconsistent reasoning seems to stem from his apparent distrust and dislike of women. He believes them all to be "huswives" or hussies. He even openly disparages ... ...

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... 's side even though his knows that he does not like him. He pretends to be loyal to Othello, but once Othello turns his back on Iago that's when he will attack, not physically. Lust takes place in these quotes because Iago's pleasure is to get revenge on Othello and Cassio, and the only way to do this is to be on ... ...

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... existing convictions and prejudices of a character he can plant the intended message while leaving no evidence of his culpability. The attempts at deception made by the Turks in pretending to attack Rhodes mirrors the continuing trickery of Iago, but takes a much more direct approach, and is thus easily uncovered, while also distracting the characters from internal affairs and allowing Iago to ... ...

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... held in the greatest regard by the Duke of Venice. This is quickly displayed in the story when the Duke seeks Othello's council immediately after hearing news of an impending attack by the Turks. However, Othello is a tragic hero of his play, and therefor must have his downfall before him. This is derived from his decision to marry the daughter of ... ...

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