... clouds his judgment about what is right and therefore he murders his beloved wife, Desdemona. Love was a driving force that destroyed Othello and all that he held dear to his heart. This proves to be a perfect play because it incorporates all of the elements of a Shakespearean play so wonderfully. Jealousy is a strong force that can destroy and control ones every move ... focus his idea that Desdemona has betrayed him with Cassio. Othello cannot stand uncertainty and with his rigid military background he does not rest, judging, condemning and executing Desdemona. The significance of the...

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... on false information. He can't really see Desdemona's virtue. He lets Iago deface her chastity, and in turn Othello's passion turns his heart to stone. With passion clouding the truth, Othello's fall is completed. He is now a man with a heart of stone, who sees nothing but death for the one is truly true to him. He is one step closer to being considered a tragic hero ... . The tragedy ends tragically, usally with the death of most of the major characters. The death of who is thought to be the tragic hero, usually starts with the death of the soul then the ... death of the human body. We...

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... talks about the characters of the play and the definition of every scene. It explains the complicated relationships between Othello and Desdemona, Cassio between Othello, Iago between Othello and Roderigo, and so off; how these relationships affects Iago to carry out his evil action. 4) Engler. Balz. "Othello's Great Heart." English Studies 68.2 (1987): 129. MasterFILE Premier. Web. 20 Mar. 2013 It analyzes the significance of the 'For he ... was great of heart' remark made by Cassio. It talks about how good and great Othello's heart is and how Iago uses this advantage to plot him in hi...

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All throughout reading Shakespeare's Othello, I came to realization about the main character himself. By that, I couldn't help but distinguish the type of character Othello was. I consider him as a "tragic" hero for a number of reasons.  It was very evident as to why I make this claim. As he also happens to fit all of the criteria of a tragic hero. All from a list that was compiled ... by the great Aristotle, one that was implemented throughout the course of his works as well. What exactly contributes to Othello ... wife (Desdamona) was having an affair, instead of trusting his heart.  Fir...

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... of their husbands. In Shakespeare's Othello, Emilia and Desdemona's personalities contribute to their fate. Women are considered as inferior than men. They are deemed to be the weaker sex. Iago cautions Brabantio when he says "Your heart is burst, you have lost half your soul / Even now, now, very now, an old black ram / Is tupping your white ewe" (I.i.84-86). These ... and talents that women posses. This is shown when Emilia says "Let husbands know their wives have sense like them. They see, and smell / And have their palates both for sweet and sour / As husbands have" (IV.iii.96-99). ...

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... A.C. Bradley concluded, -From the moment when the temptation of the hero begins, the reader's heart and mind are held in a vice, experiencing the extremes of pity and fear, sympathy and repulsion, sickening hope and dreadful expectation."" (Bloom's ) Most will agree that the theatrical Othello is the most tragic of Shakespeare's to readers of today. Since the first time man and woman met, the human being has been aware ... Othello's mind and convince him that his wife that he loves dearly, is nothing but a Venetian prostitute. Perhaps, though, the most heart-wrenching moment in the play...

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... changes. Iago uses language that is based on deception, eagerness to create a downfall. Othello's language is more from the heart, containing rage and fury presented to us using much animalistic and quite violent imagery. Iago's language seems to contain imagery of food also. For example, "I see sir you are eaten up with passion."" His language and imagery about Desdemona and Cassio is rather ... pride, and fools as gross as ignorance made drunk."" Another reference refers to Desdemona being Topped', which in Venetian times would have been very strong slang for having sex. The passage i...

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... the group In the play Othello being black and a soldier is really ill at ease within the status he has been given. Iago on the other hand is very comfortable in his statue v/s he only wishes to rise higher so therefor it is easy for him to prey upon Othello Prejudices and insecurities are matters of the heart ... not of Geography Not always lies but half truths v/s opening up the ... mind to possibilities v/s half asked questions Iago is complimented on being an honest and noble friend "one of the most tragic ... gain revenge on an ex-boyfriend, he agrees to turn Cecile, Katherine's e...

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... I killed thee?no way but this, killing myself to die upon a kiss? (5.2.410). It would seem that it would take an entire army to cause the man who speaks of this love to betray his wife. Shakespeare, however, was able to do it with one character. What is Othello's motivation in ruining ... be too obedient, she was also too innocent. I do perceive a divided duty. To you I am bound for life and education? (1.3.199-200). Desdemona speaks the truth. This innocence is one of the reasons that she does not hesitate to help Cassio. Desdemona was also guilty of wanting to help people. Because she...

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... in this play is none other then Othello. The other main character is Iago. The bad guy, the one that has to cause trouble. Yet why does he do it? Does he feel any remorse, or does he do it for the pure pleasure? One may argue that he does it because he has no heart, and that he is acting from a deeper ... source. Iago knows what he's doing, and he loves it. The first evil thing that we see Iago do is to get Cassio kicked out ... of the army. The simple reason for why Iago does it, is because it wasn't him. If ... in his way. He knows what he wants, and he doesn't even know why. Why wou...

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... truly loves her husband. Initially, to confirm Othello and Desdemona's love, her say is extremely necessary for the Duke and Brabantio to believe Othello's stories. "That I did love the Moor to live with him, my downright violence and storm of fortunes may trumpet to the world. My heart's subdued" (Shakespeare Act 1 Scene 3 Lines 243-45). This is significant as Desdemona expresses that she ... is an independent woman that has a say and can talk for her self when needed. She proves to her father ... and the Duke that she was not fooled into loving her husband and ... ...

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... him to become very reliant on Iago, which lead to his manipulation. From the beginning of the piece, the reader is able to recognize Roderigo's weakness. In Act 1, scene 3 Roderigo takes his first hit by realizing that Desdemona's heart has been given away to Othello. Because of his knowledge of this matter he ... threatens to kill himself. He gave up so easily and is just as easily lead into Iago's trap, causing Roderigo to become reliant on Iago to ensure that he will have Desdemona. Iago's trap became so deep that Roderigo was willing to go to great lengths for ... his failure, by a...

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... and frankness also led to his collapse. Othello never questioned Iago, and as honest as he may have appeared, anyone else would have needed more, not just one source for a charge such as the one Iago placed on Desdemona. Othello simply thought to highly of Iago, and never pondered whether he was truly honest. Iago, with his keen ability to manipulate and ... create fallacies, placed jealousy upon the head of Othello. From there, it spread throughout Othello's body until it had embedded itself deep into his heart. Iago had won, and Othello was doomed from thereafter. Iago started this li...

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... heart. This belief is supported by: 'Tis in ourselves (ln.314); corrigible authority of this lies in our wills. If the balance of our lives (ln.320-1); love to be a sect or scion. (ln.327-8)." One can tell by the connotation of the words Iago use, that he does not consider God to be a motivating force in the lives of humans. Take, for instance, the use of the ... lends itself to his misleading nature. Iago is often referred to as 'honest' even though he is far from it. A fundamental reason for Iago's success is his ability to appear 'honest', underhandedly giving him the power to manipu...

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... . What this really means is that Othello is being judged by his skin color rather than the content of his heart. There are many references in the play to indicate that Othello was dark colored. The first image we, as a reader, are given of Othello is that of a black ram having sexual ... black. Othello even calls himself black (3.3.265). Iago also specifically says that Othello is black (2.3.27). Shakespeare's use of the word black, however, could merely mean non-white in general. Roderigo's comment that he has "thick lips" indicates that he is of African ... characters see Othello as ...

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... deeply concerns Brutus and begins stirring up fear in his character,Now I have taken heart, though vanishest/Ill spirit, I would hold more talk with thee.? Eventually, just as the appearance of Caesar's evil spirit suggests, Brutus dies, once again proving that the supernatural events control the outcome of the play. The strange dreams and occurrences that Calpurnia was aware of foreshadowed Caesar's death just as Caesar ... does it control the plot following the supernatural event, it foreshadows and influences the outcome of the play. In Julius Caesar, the dreams and omens of Calpurni...

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... able to use his people skills to get close to Othello and then use this gained trust in order to devastate him. In the beginning of the play we quickly discover that Iago only has bad intentions towards Othello, seeing that he tried to demolish their marriage. Since his original ... high position in society, and found that he was not worthy of Desdemona's heart. So Iago was going to do whatever it took to ruin Othello's reputation. After achieving the position of lieutenant by eliminating Cassio from the picture, Iago began to gain Othello's trust. Iago was very good at manipulating ... ....

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... he should have not, and ironically, denied his trusting nature; the one time he should allow himself to trust someone. Othello also ended up being a murderer at the end of the play due to Iago's lies. One of Othello's positive aspects was his love for everyone especially his wife, Desdemona. Some line's from the play that help understand this love is: "And till she come ... , a description of what is going through his head. Iago's speech was also deeply ironic, since it points out Othello's flaws, and the roots of his tragedy. Othello had no idea of the significance of these statements, ...

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... Desdemona falls in love with him. He acts upon things as he sees fit. Iago, his "loyal" friend if you will, manipulates the people around the moor to make it appear that his true love has fallen for another man, Cassio. Because of Iago's jealousy against Cassio, he plots to get him fired and take his job as Othello's right-hand man. He ... one true love no longer loves him and loves Cassio instead. In conclusion, Iago convinces Othello that the only thing to do is kill Desdemona and Cassio for playing with his heart. They carry this out and in the end, Iago's wife displays Iago's lying ...

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... his purity. Iago represents evil because of his sin deeds and his hate towards Othello. They both face off, while Iago uses his evil schemes, Othello plays by his true heart but at the end, good triumphs. In Act I, Scene I, which takes place in Venice where Iago pretends to be a "faithful" officer to Othello (governor), but why he really follows Othello is ... enrage Brabantio and that it would make him seem innocent. Brabantio, wanting to get his hands on Othello, he sets out with his armed men to look for Othello. Iago plan has goes live! In the following scenes, Iago meets up with Ot...

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... knowledge of what her husband scheme is. Emilia's two roles make her a key supporting player. She is married too the man who wishes to ruin Othello's life by causing him to question the faithfulness of his wife Desdemona. She has no Knowledge of her husband's underhandedness and therefore believes her husband is a good ... man. Emilia behaviors has a good and faithful wife doing what her husband asks. For example she says "I am glad I have found this napkin. This was her first remembrance from the Moor. My wayward husband hath a hundred times Wooed me to steal it" (II.II.306-309). This ...

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... Even Brabantio, before Othello's marriage to Desdemona, adored Othello's company: "Her father lov"d me; oft invited me; / Still question"d me the story of my life, / From year to year, - the battles, sieges, fortunes, / That I have pass"d?(1.3.144147). Othello is often addressed and referred to with positive tone: "Valient Othello?or "Brave ... , Shakespeare has portrayed Othello as a dignified and admirable man. Therefore, Othello is not pulled into Iago's lies all too soon. " I draw the smallest fear or doubt of her revolt; / For she had eyes and chose me. No, Iago; / I"ll see before I ...

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... the play is going to have a major tragic event ending in death. Lust as I said before is when a person drives for pleasure, sex, power, and so on. An example of this is when Iago said, "I follow him to serve my turn upon him. We cannot all be masters, nor all masters Cannot be truly followed- (1:1.45-47). Also "But I will wear my heart ... upon my sleeve For daws to peck at. I am not what I am" (I.1:1.70-71). These two quotes talks about how Iago plans to stay by Othello's side even though ... He asks Iago how to kill Cassio and Desdemona. Iago response was "Do it not with poison, Stra...

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... a twist of irony it turns out that Iago's own wife, Emilia, who picks up the sword of heroism to combat the evil of Iago. It is for about only one act that this play is without a truly honorable hero. It is because Othello looses his trust for Desdemona that his heart is turned to madness. However it is because Emilia keeps her trust in Desdemona ... that allows her to be heroic. Othello, the man, is one of the greatest generals in Venice. However Othello is also an outsider in Venice. He is described as ... it to him. "Be not acknown on't; I have use for it/ Go leave me" (3.3.358-59)....

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... died; for whose dear love, They say, she hath abjured the sight And company of men- (1.2.36-41). Her sorrow is felt throughout the household, contributing to the drunkenness of the other characters living there, Sir Andrew and Sir Toby. The Duke, Orsino, is also in a saddened state of mind; he is heart-broken ... man. He constantly tries to change Olivia's mind by sending messengers to woo her. Viola is one of the messengers sent by Orsino to capture the heart of Olivia. During the period of time that Olivia is in Illyria, she becomes infatuated with Orsino and eventually falls into lov...

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