... , but when uncovered reveals a very sinister personality. The only possible humour, which is embedded in his character, is his wicked, self-aware sense of irony and pornographic wordplay, which tarnishes Desdemona's reputation but the well, articulated Othello. It is in this way, through his web of deceit that pulls all ... the occident, which evoked an immense level of xenophobia, mirrored through Iagos' character. Shakespeare highlights his view of the xenophobia in Venice by using strong irony. For example, the battle between the Venetians and the barbarous' Turks, gives the impressio...

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... of Iago's plan to convince Othello of a love affair and make him observe Cassio pleading to Desdemona. None of the characters besides Iago are aware of this plan so dramatic irony is being established as well, since only the audience and Iago himself are aware of the significance of this setting, as it will facilitate the progression of Iago's plan. It ... subtle manner in which he seems to insinuate Cassio's guilt, making his exit seem suspicious to Othello, thus establishing the foundation upon which his plan shall be constructed. The dramatic irony is rife in during this lines and th...

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... , but he also explores the theme of deception, primarily through the antagonist Iago. The characterisation of Iago is reflected through his deceptive plan which can be displayed through the dramatic irony of his dialogue in Act 1 Scene 1, "I follow him to serve my turn upon him". Immediately it is shown in the play that Iago is not an honest or ... ...

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... the weakest of the men that Brabantio assembled. Iago is unlikely to ever hurt Roderigo as he is secretly plotting with him. In this scene Shakespeare utilises some subtle dramatic irony so as to show how Iago has secured his own safety. As the scene develops Iago shrinks into the shadows and retreats to join Othello to guarantee that he does ... ...

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... lord!" "Think, my lord!" . An honest and noble character, Othello unwittingly entrusts his arch-enemy, constantly referring to him as "honest Iago", a form of dramatic irony to the audience. Othello's hamartia is his strategist method of thinking; practical, swift and direct, with a strong emphasis on ocular proof. As a result, he hinges his entire marriage on a handkerchief ... ...

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