... presentation of being a corrupt person. He is one of Shakespeare's most romantic heroes. This is partly due to the strange life of war and adventure he has lived since childhood. Othello is solemn, self-controlled, and steeled by the experience of countless perils, hardships, and vicissitudes. He has complete confidence in himself; so much that he is unrivaled. He proves this ... that most whites possess higher moral values than their black counterparts. Shakespeare makes an exception to this perception and characterizes Iago as an evil person. Iago is very angry with Othello for not ma...

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• Grade Level: High School

... the dramatic atmosphere of the play and reinforce the main themes. Through this, the audience is able to grasp a better understanding of the play. Throughout Othello, images relating to poison frequently occur. These references are predominantly made by Iago. This seems appropriate for Iago who exhibits the characteristics of poison; they being ... fatal and deadly. There are several possible explanations to what motivates Iago: being overlooked for the lieutenancy, the belief that Othello and Cassio had committed adultery with his wife, though this is never really proved; class differe...

• Word Count: 660
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate