... of the play from a respected and honored General to a fallen man, due to the unfortunate sequence of events that transpire through both coincidence and Iago's evil designs. Othello's inability to judge other character causes Othello to downfall and to go down in every thing in his life that he has worked hard for to earn it. Othello's jealousy and misjudgments breaks ... all these random acts of murder, to replace King Duncan's position as king, this shows how Macbeth was similar to Othello since his inability to judge the character of others and because of Macbeth's inability to judge ...

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... to extract the information she needs from others." (Shmoop) The only time she ever actually tells the truth to a single person it is to Judge Brack. This however ends up biting Hedda in butt when Judge Brack turns the tables on her and attempts to black mail Hedda. This speaks about Hedda as a character when the only person she has enough ... ...

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... he must live or bear no life. If such a passion as jealousy seizes him, it will swell into a well-nigh incontrollable flood. Convinced, he will act with the authority of a judge and the swiftness of a man in mortal pain (Bradley 28). Othello undoubtedly is passionately in love with Desdemona for at the mere sight of her, Othello, himself, comments: It gives ... ). The nature of Othello's pre-indisposition to blind faith is known by very few. Iago, however, is one of these very few. For all his horrific actions, Iago is a good judge of character. He knows he has earned Othello's trust thr...

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... Subtle Superior Do we really know those closest to us v/s are there not many sides to a person be they not all good nor all evil Most people are quick to judge and only look at the surface of most things Ansett CASSA However to take advantage of such so hideous crimes which usually ends in disaster and tragedy because not only ... 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. Iago is smart and an expert judge of people and their characters and uses this to his advantage. For example, he knows Roderigo ...

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... of those around him, which is made evident through the way in which he is constantly able to locate and exploit their weaknesses, cause the audience to trust him as a judge of character, far more so than the superficial moral judgments made by Othello. This lends additional credence to the view of Othello as a great military officer, as even Iago admits ... but a "carnal sting-, and his condemnation of morality as a "weakness-, leads the audience to disagree with his principles (or lack thereof), the relative skill with which he is able to judge and manipulate the other characters cause...

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... , "O, sir, content you. I follow him to serve my turn upon him (Act 1, Scene 1)". And, "Were I the Moor I would not be Iago. In following him I follow but myself; Heaven is my judge, not I for love and duty, but seeming so for my peculiar end. For when my outward action doth demonstrate the native act and figure of my heart in compliment extern ... ...

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... and defiled by Iago, grew into a ravenous monster known as jealousy, and he could not stand to think of her as someone else's, especially one of Othello's friends. Do not judge what he did harshly, for he did it blinded by the words of one who sought harm to him....

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... in white people as there is in black people. Race has nothing to do with morals and character. Some of the world's most prominent people are black. One should not judge a person by the color of his skin. He should get to know the person before assuming the worst or the best....

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... him closer toward his goals. He is the main driving force in this play, pushing Othello and everyone else towards their tragic end. Iago is smart. He is an expert judge of people and their characters and uses this to his advantage. For example, he knows Roderigo is in love with Desdemona and figures that he would do anything to have ... ...

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... she said that "they (men) are all but stomachs, and we are all but food" (3.4.103). Shakespeare has a way of making his main characters" flaws so human that one cannot judge the protagonist but tends to empathize with them. It is not upsetting when characters plan to take revenge on others. It is easy to understand how they feel and if ... ...

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... him. He uses the trust Othello puts in him to turn Othello against his wife. Iago is the primary reason there is any conflict in the play. He is a great judge of people and their characters and uses this to his benefit. Iago says to Othello, "I speak not yet of proof. Look to your wife; observe her well with Cassio; Wear ... ...

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... . This is seen in the beginning of the story when Iago is conversing with Roderigo (I, i, 28-31). You see that Iago is pissed when he asks Roderigo: "Now, sir, be judge yourself, / Weather I in any just term am affined / To love the Moor (I, i, 38-40)." Here, Iago is wondering why after what Othello has done, he should show any friendship to ... ...

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... that benefits himself. Iago's acts were very malignant, but not altogether motiveless. "Honest Iago" is not your ordinary villain. Iago is extremely quick whited and cunning. He is an excellent judge of character and uses this to his advantage. An early example of Iago's disregard for a person supposed to be his friend is his conversation with Roderigo. After which Iago says ... ...

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... to believe. Iago is not your ordinary villain. The role he plays is rather unique and complex, far from what one might expect. Iago is smart. He is an expert judge of people and their characters and uses this to his advantage. For example, he knows Roderigo is in love with Desdemona and figures that he would do anything to have ... ...

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... Othello to meet him in court. The role he plays is in a way is unique and complex. He is smart which is more than we expect, he is an expert judge and knows people very well and uses this as an advantage. For example in Act one scene 3 he has a conversation with Roderigo. Roderigo says he wants to kill himself, because ... ...

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... spoken warning, "I am not what I am". Indeed, as the first act unfolds Iago begins to reveal the malevolence of his character and his deep hatred for Othello, "Now sir, be judge yourself/ Whether I in any just term am affined/ To love the Moor". Iago's intrigues are carefully planned and expertly performed so that no characters within the play can see what ... ...

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... him to do. Othello is a very narrow-minded individual and tends to believe the first truth thrown at him, regardless of what other truths may follow. His horrible ability to judge character is what makes him very vulnerable to Iago's villainy. It is ironic how Othello can put full trust in Iago, the one person trying to deceive him, and not ... ...

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... anguish of knowing he had murdered in jealousy rather for justice. This devastation in Othello's character brought the strong warrior back into the scene. Where he transformed into his own judge, jury, and sentenced himself. He took a knife and killed himself. Othello's ignorance in believing Iago and his jealousy led to his downfall, then his death of his tragic character. The ... ...

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... purse" so that he can win Desdemona with gifts [I.iii.328]. Iago keeps for himself those gifts that Roderigo intends for Desdemona. Iago is smart because he is an excellent judge of people's characters. He knows Roderigo is in love with Desdemona and would do anything to have her as his own. Iago says about Roderigo, "Thus do I ever make my ... ...

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... true benevolence in his nature as he decides he would rather die than to live with the thought of the evil he has done. He is transformed into his own judge and sentenced himself. In his final speech, he reaffirms his position as a figure who is both an outsider and a part of Venetian society. He seems to have calmed himself and ... ...

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... ingenious. He is clever and he is evil. In the eyes of others he is perceived as honest and trustworthy, but inside he is a sinister villain. Iago is an expert judge of people and their characters. He is able to manipulate the minds of people into performing actions that are advantageous to him. In the first scene of the play, Iago ... ...

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... thoughts but without the actions. Desdemona has been stressed very much in Act I and in actuality the audience only gets to see Desdemona's character under tense conditions. We cannot fully judge Desdemona's character but only admit that she is in love with Othello for whatever the reason may be. Othello's reactions to Desdemona's extrovert sexuality would lead the audience to believe ... ...

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... structure between the two men is clear - it is the Duke's prerogative to command, and Othello's to obey. The Duke also has the privilege and the right to define and judge Othello's degree of racial acceptability - he ultimately determines how "fair- Othello is, as well has how much "more fair- is "far more-. The Duke, the representative of the State, settles ... ...

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... racism which plays a part in leading to Othello's tragedy. Another interpretation that is heavily criticised is that of the Feminist view. The feminist analysis allows us, as current readers, to judge, contrast and to compare the different social values and status of women in the Elizabethan times. Othello serves as an example to demonstrate the imbalance of power compared with men ... ...

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... . While one can consider Iago the sole cause of Othello's downfall, cause can also be found within Othello himself. It is Othello's intrinsic internal flaws of jealousy, naivety, inability to judge character and the inherent vulnerability of love that causes his downfall. "My life upon her faith," in this conclusive statement Othello shows how entire his love for Desdemona is. He ... ...

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