... recognising the evil of his own actions but performing them anyway simply because of his evil inclinations. Although this is far from the psychologically warped image Shakespeare wished to present, it serves as an effective fazade for the guiding of the audience toward a desired set of conclusions. Coleridge's view of ... social status and power. Because he personally does not have all the necessary abilities to prove his superiority over such men as the Valiant Othello', he manipulates the other characters, using their skills for his own purposes. This is exemplified by Roderigo's stat...

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