... of the few qualities that Desdemona owns and is trusted for would be her honor. Though the types of reputation may vary between men and women, it is nevertheless a powerful force that determines the fate of every single character in Othello. The audience and the readers are the only people who recognize Iago's full characteristics because Iago's soliloquys, which reveal his ... else, and afraid that only the "bestial" remains in him. In a sense, Cassio recognizes the importance of reputation and how it affects his status in life. Again, reputation is the driving force that leads Cassio ...

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... her death. I think that this is a strong point, and goes a long way to shed light on the fact that Iago is consumed by insecurity, and that is what his true driving force is throughout the play. This makes Iago seem more human, and less demonical, even though his actions are the latter. In an article by Robert Brustein, he makes the point ... the possibility of his wife's affair with Othello, he seems somewhat indifferent, but when he speaks about not receiving the promotion, he is overflowing with rage. This is his main driving force, as he focuses the bulk of his efforts on Othello an...

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... ; he has no regard for his wife and kills her, and betrays Cassio and Desdemona. All is because he has an all-consuming hate for Othello. He poisons Othello's mind, driving him to murder Desdemona. He never allows his feelings or passions, which are heavily suppressed, to interfere with his deadly purpose. Because of this, he is a repugnant person. However, it ... thought-out words and actions, Iago is able to manipulate others to do things in a way that benefits him and moves him closer toward his goals. He is the main driving force in this play, pushing Othello and everyone else toward...

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... . And when she speaks, is it not an alarum to love?" (II iii lines 18-22). The jealousy that was apparent in Emilia's heart may well have been the driving force in her choosing to defy her friend Desdemona, and aid Iago in successfully tricking Othello into believing such horrible lies about his wife. Emilia is a critical part to the story ... ...

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Shakespeare creates the character of Iago as the villain of the play. Iago is the driving force of the plot behind the scenes in Act 1 as he manipulates the other characters, particularly Roderigo, and formulates schemes throughout the first act. In the first scene of the play ... ...

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... into his motives. The extent of Iago's hatred and contempt is suggested. It is weakness of his that he allows hatred to consume him in this way, using it as a driving force behind his action. He is also riddled with jealousy, saying again that he believes the lusty Moor, Hath leaped into my seat' he even goes as far to accuse Cassio ... ...

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... character in this tragic play, Iago is able to manipulate others to do things in a way that benefits him and moves him closer toward his goals. He is the main driving force in this play, pushing Othello and everyone else towards their tragic end. For someone to constantly lying and deceiving one's wife and friends, one must be extremely evil or, in ... ...

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