... are primarily created to present to the reader a striking contrast to Desdemona. Desdemona is the young, sweet, and unsuspecting daughter of Venice nobleman Brabantio. She is often referred to throughout the play as virtuous, innocent, and pure by several different characters. In this conversation, Cassio. She's a most exquisite lady. Iago. And, I'll warrant her, full of game. Cassio. Indeed, she's ... perfection. (Act 2, scene 3, lines 18-25) the reader gains a great understanding of Desdemona's many endearing qualities, and the respect, and adoration she receives from the other charac...

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... selfishness. 2. Iago is a manipulative villain. Much like Richard II and Don John, his primary goal is power. He manipulated the others around him in order to amass influence and manipulating them to fuel his own selfish desires. 3. Iago's speeches make the other characters appear to be fools only falling ... them exactly what they want to hear. For example, he falsely confirms Othello's suspicions of Desdemona's infidelity and weakens their relationship as a result. 4. In the beginning of the play, we see Othello as a man who is somewhat rejected by the Venetians based on his background...

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In Act IV, Scene ii, Othello interrogates Emilia about Desdemona's behaviour but Emilia claims that she ... he and Desdemona speak. Othello confronts Desdemona and accuses her, when she denies having done anything; he calls her the "cunning whore of Venice" and storms out of the room, leaving Emilia to comfort her mistress. At Desdemona's request, Emilia fetches Iago to inquire as to why ... Initially, we suspect that Emilia is part of Iago's plan to deceive Othello as she obtains the handkerchief for him, but we see, in the dialogue between Emilia, Desdemona and Iago, her loyalty towards her ...

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