... what he seems; however he is the one who is false. After convincing Othello of Desdemona's infidelity, Iago goes to speak with Emilia who has found the handkerchief given to Desdemona by Othello when they first started seeing each other. After obtaining this handkerchief, Iago says: I will in Cassio's lodging ... writ: this may do something. The Moor already changes with my poison: Dangerous conceits are, in their natures, poisons, Which at the first are scarce found to distaste, But with little act upon the blood, Burn like the mines of sulphur. I did say so: (3.3.322-330) Iago's intent ...

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... leans more on the side of achieving her own desire to please Iago against Othello rather than her knowledge of the import the handkerchief holds for Desdemona. "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, but she so loves the token" (III.iii 294 ... ). Based on Emilia's utterance, she claims to be "glad " to have found the handkerchief is surprising, for many people would probably be displeased at finding it since this important piece of evidence might drag Othello into emotional dilemma. H...

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... you usually end up with destroying yourself. In olden days it could be linked to treason and such you were killed In politics today if a member of a political party is found to be untrue to the course and to use his position to better himself he is held in scorn and his career would be over. In business inside trading is ... commonly known as, and commonly called, "Honest Iago." He even says of himself, "I am an honest man...." [Act II, Scene III, Line 245] Trust is a very powerful emotion that is easily abused. And he uses this as a tool to implement and complete his own plan. The Book...

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Obedience is a thing that we encounter daily. It is critical for something as large as a country to function but can be found in something as small as the family unit. Disobedience is equally evident in society; past and present. One could even argue that history is made by the choices of either ... no cataplasm so rare, collected from all simples that have virtue under the moon, can save the thing from death that is but scratched withal." (Bevington p.119) This example is easily seen as a king intentionally planning something evil and his orders being carried out by his subject without hes...

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... as air Are to the jealous confirmations strong As proofs of Holy Writ. This may do something. The Moor already changes with my poisons, Which at the first are scarce found to distaste, But, with a little, act upon blood, Burn like the mines of sulfur. I did say so. Look where he comes! No poppy nor mandragora, Nor all the drowsy syrups ... to: Speak of me as I am; nothing extenuate, Nor set down aught in malice. Then must you speak Of one that lov'd not wisely, but too well; Of one not easily jealous, but, being wrought, Perplexed in the extreme; of one whose hand, Like the base Indian,...

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... was possible for Desdemona to actually have an affair. It didn't occur to him, that it would be practically impossible since people always surrounded her. After Othello was convinced rather easily, that Desdemona had cheated on him with Cassio, he began to plan to murder her. He decided that Desdemona should have no trail or fair say in the matter, and ... were best."" (Act 5 Sc. 2, line 198) Othello committed acts of murder and violence for no other purpose but to avenge his own ego. After all that occurred, and when Othello found out that in fact Desdemona was innocent he was still tr...

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... virus. It spreads from person to person until everyone infected is dead. The revenge begins with Iago and consumes almost the entire cast of characters. The revenge virus is first found in Iago. He believes Othello has wronged him by choosing Cassio as his lieutenant. He feels the need to have his vengeance on Othello and Cassio. He also knows that ... ideas in the General's head that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair. Othello, being an honorable man, who would not think to question the word of his ensign, is easily swayed to follies of revenge. Iago The Moor is of a free and op...

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... , Brabantio finally realizes that his daughter has eloped with Othello, and demands a search to find them. Iago knows that this will surely bring no good for Othello once they are found together. Three proofs that show Iagos hatred: 1)Iago : " Call up her father, Rouse him, make after him, poison his delight, Proclaim him in the streets, Incense her kinsmen, And, though ... Iago in the first place to help him get Desdemona, he must be well off.Also, it is noticeable that he is not very strong in character and can be easily overpowered, and influences by stronger ones such as Iago who hav...

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... that the protagonist overcome his fate by learning from his mistakes, by overcoming his tragic flaw. Othello and Nora are two tragic figures in different senses. Othello's flaw is being easily manipulated, which leads to his tragic fate by believing the lies of Iago. Nora's flaw is her ignorance to reality and the sacrificing of "herself" to please her father and ... her live her own life. Instead she was an object of his affection, a "Toy Doll". Nora was killing herself by not acknowledging Torvald's true character, which comes out after he found out about Nora 's crime. He didn't want...

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... alone, revenge. He always felt as if Othello wasn't worthy of the respect that he had from everyone around him. Iago was jealous of Othello's 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 ... thinking they are talking about Desdemona. After Iago has gained the trust of Othello, Othello doesn't think twice about the fact that Iago and Cassio speak of the adultery so easily. He sees Iago as a friend, and thinks that Iago...

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