... matter to Othello, though. In addition to being idealistic, trusting, and respected, one of Othello's most accentuated qualities is his passion. Othello loves the gentle Desdemona with every ounce of heart and soul in him. He cares neither that they are of different races, nor that they differ in age so. Othello lives for Desdemona's love and she is the love ... core is this seed of insecurity. "So we start with an Othello who is not jealous, but who is in some ways vulnerable. Shakespeare then makes him subject to a clever attack which is aimed at his most vulnerable points."" (Jones 4...

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... have). Making her feelings clear, Othello proposes marriage to Desdemona. Sensing her fathers reaction. They elope and are married in secret. The Turks are discovered to be heading for an attack Cypress and Othello being the good soldier he is gets sent to Cypress. Desdemona is given permission to go with him. Othello then promotes Cassio to lieutenant which causes Iago ... when she is dead Desdemona causes Othello to kill himself from grief. B ) Other Characters reactions to Desdemona : Desdemona is the love of Othello's life. He loves Desdemona with his whole heart. He would do anythi...

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... held in the greatest regard by the Duke of Venice. This is quickly displayed in the story when the Duke seeks Othello's council immediately after hearing news of an impending attack by the Turks. However, Othello is a tragic hero of his play, and therefor must have his downfall before him. This is derived from his decision to marry the daughter of ... , and her love. This she does with ease. "That I did love the moor to live with him, my downright violence, and storm of fortunes, may trumpet to the wind. My heart's subdu"d even to the very quality of my lord." (Desdemona I.iii 248-251) H...

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... seem to respect him. He never even has to fight in the play, with the enemy disappearing by themselves. This simplistic view does not help him in matters of the heart. His marriage is based on tall tales and pity and his friendships are never examined; he thinks that anyone who knows him love him. Thus the ultimate evaluation of Othello ... never fully realizes or takes responsibility for what has happened. These two last orations of Othello are noble in speech and purpose, but lack comprehension. He uses the first to attack himself for his horrible deed; certainly this is the first rea...

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... .315) This view on life has many hidden insights into the character of Iago. First among these is that Iago believes that God is a facade created by people with no heart. This belief is supported by: 'Tis in ourselves (ln.314); corrigible authority of this lies in our wills. If the balance of our lives (ln.320-1); love to be a sect ... , and used this to prey on his insecurities. 'In Venice they do let God see the pranks they dare not show their husbands'. Would Othello be so prone to Iago's attack if he himself were a Venetian? Having read the play one can see that Iago's distorted visio...

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... the play right from the start, even before Iago enraged it. Cassio was evil to a lesser extent, but nevertheless still had evilness, and his showed up when he tried to attack Roderigo and then killed Montano in the brawl of the second act. Even Emilia had an evilness and hers came forth when she stole the handkerchief from Desdemona knowing it ... when she married Othello, never mentioning it to her father and abandoning him coldly and abruptly. If one considers any of the characters in the play honest or with a good heart, than Iago is no different, for Iago has evilness inside just as...

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... held in the greatest regard by the Duke of Venice. This is quickly displayed in the story when the Duke seeks Othello's council immediately after hearing news of an impending attack by the Turks. However, Othello is a tragic hero of his play, and therefor must have his downfall before him. This is derived from his decision to marry the daughter of ... , and her love. This she does with ease. "That I did love the moor to live with him, my downright violence, and storm of fortunes, may trumpet to the wind. My heart's subdu"d even to the very quality of my lord." (Desdemona I.iii 248-251) H...

• Word Count: 1882
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School