... is a judgment maimed that will confess so could err against all the rules of nature," (Shakespeare 1.3.6). Even from the beginning of the play, Othello is combating difficulties from the rest of society. Because of his race, Othello is both in an insider and an outsider in the Venetian community. He's allowed to see what life is like on the inside because of ... his status as Christian and being a commanding general in the army. However, due to his race and his being a foreigner outside of Venice, Othello can feel like he isn't really a part of the community. So, even from the beginning...

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... is achieved because he positions everything correctly. This involves getting Cassio drunk, arranging 'the' handkerchief to go missing in Cassio's quarters and personally beguiling Othello's mind into thinking Desdemona is cuckolding him. Obviously without these events (so remarkably planned by Iago), the plot would never have developed. With great ... than his opinions about other people's "gardens". As Iago begins to slander the wedding of Othello and Desdemona he has, and uses, many opportunities to also slander against love and the Moorish race. One such demonstration of this is: "Thes...

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• Grade Level: High School

... my soul and fortunes consecrate," (1.3, 410). She loved Othello for his body and mind, for his reputation and actions. She gave herself to him spiritually and physically and she continued to love him throughout all the events and accusations. Race was not an issue to Desdemona and this was ... a result of her intelligence and determination to become liberated. Othello, however, may have been frightened by Desdemona's aggressiveness as a woman. This, along ... free of Iago's manipulation and speak the truth. Cassio was also an avid, enthusiastic admirer of Desdemona. However, he was too ...

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• Approx Pages: 6