... also finds himself a long way from Venice and is free from the laws and ways of that civilised society, which has an influence on his downfall. Iago, the strong and persuasive villain, is in many ways responsible for the downfall of Othello. While Iago's motive are not clearly stated, he does express his hate for Othello, "I hate the Moor" (Iago: act ... , and his despera-tion to fit in. He then uses these flaws and convinces Othello of the apparent affair between Desdemona and Cassio. However, Iago does not only use his persuasive words, but also his action. Such incidents include the f...

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... also finds himself a long way from Venice and is free from the laws and ways of that civilised society, which has an influence on his downfall. Iago, the strong and persuasive villain, is in many ways responsible for the downfall of Othello. While Iago's motive are not clearly stated, he does express his hate for Othello, "I hate the Moor" (Iago: act ... , and his despera-tion to fit in. He then uses these flaws and convinces Othello of the apparent affair between Desdemona and Cassio. However, Iago does not only use his persuasive words, but also his action. Such incidents include the f...

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... mentions of Cassio's promotion instead of his own. This particular scene which happens at the opening scene of the play is imperative in judging Roderigo. We can see he is persuasive and more importantly determined to win Desdemona's heart even after the discovery of her eloping. Even more peculiar than Roderigo's persuasiveness is Iago's, especially when used against Roderigo. Iago is ... the most exciting. He is the most manipulative, heinous villain who plans all of the sneaky plots and from the second scene of the book, appears to be the most persuasive and in control character. Whe...

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... who took it: "Thou saidst (O, it comes o'er my memory, As doth the raven o'er the infectious house, Boding to all) he had my handkerchief)- (IV, i, 19-22).   Iago uses persuasive words to make Othello believe these illusions, while making Othello trust in him because only a good friend would break this kind of news to another friend. If Othello trusts him ... ...

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... who took it: "Thou saidst (O, it comes o'er my memory, As doth the raven o'er the infectious house, Boding to all) he had my handkerchief)- (IV, i, 19-22).   Iago uses persuasive words to make Othello believe these illusions, while making Othello trust in him because only a good friend would break this kind of news to another friend. If Othello trusts him ... ...

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... pleasure. In conclusion, Iago is au fait with human psychology and in turn makes use of other characters" shortcoming. He does this by appearing honest, by his great mastery of persuasive language and by his ability to seek for seemingly incriminating evidence. Iago lacks adequate motivation to explain his designation of diabolic machination. In addition, the only reasons he can offer ... ...

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... ' is carefully abused by Iago to plant the seeds of destruction in his mind. 'Look to your wife', Iago asks Othello. Iago's perceptive nature goes hand in hand with his persuasive language of reluctance in order to successfully corrupt Othello. This is most brilliantly seen in Act 3 sc iii. Iago, with great precision uses repetition and hesitant language to convince Othello ... ...

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... . Like Othello, Iago is well liked and trusted. He reinforces his honesty and loyalty to Othello and conceals his disappointment and plans for revenge. Jealousy overwhelms Iago. He is very persuasive with his words. For example, in Act 3, Scene 3, Iago makes Othello imagine Desdemona "topped" (398) by the young Cassio. His language is savage and brutal throughout the play. Iago, however ... ...

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... who took it: "Thou saidst (O, it comes o'er my memory, As doth the raven o'er the infectious house, Boding to all) he had my handkerchief)- (IV, i, 19-22).   Iago uses persuasive words to make Othello believe these illusions, while making Othello trust in him because only a good friend would break this kind of news to another friend. If Othello trusts him ... ...

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... depending on his situation, and his intent. His idiom, his natural voice, is crude and makes frequent use of colloquialisms, obscenities and sexual innuendos and he uses this to impressive persuasive effect in his conversations with Roderigo. However, he also utilises another style; elegant and noble blank verse, a parody of Othello's idiom, and this can be seen, for example, in III ... ...

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