... fun of both Othello's character and his African ethnicity. Furthermore, Iago detests his own pretending to be a faithful follower of Othello: "It is as sure as you are Roderigo, / Were I the Moor, I would not be Iago. In following him, I follow but myself;" (CITE). Clearly this is an irrational prejudice from a bigoted mind. It can be said that greed is one of ... Iago money to help him win over Desdemona's heart. Iago mentions money on many occasions, and in one of these occasions, he explicitly asks to be paid: "put money in thy purse" (CITE). However, Iago's bigotry provides the real...

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... an optimistic approach to what Stradlater said, Holden hastily jumps to conclusions, and now this negative illusion has been planted in his mind. Shortly after Holden was knocked out for striking Stradlater, all the harmful thoughts and images began to haunt Holden, and several chapters later, Stradlater's words still end up in Holden's head: All of a sudden, on my way out to ... . Using this piece of evidence, Othello confronts Desdemona in her bedroom and speaks of the handkerchief: By heaven, I saw my handkerchief in's hand! O perjured woman! thou dost stone my heart, And mak'st me ca...

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... 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 anything for her until Iago plants a seed of doubt about Desdemona's loyalty to Othello. Emillia planting the handkerchief in Cassio's bed chamber proves Iago's claims. Deeming Desdemona unfaithful in Othello's eyes. He is ... devastated and enraged at the thought of Desdemona sleeping with Cassio. So he kills her. Upon finding out ... plain stupid. Desdemona dies because of her own thick wi...

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... . He is an excellent warrior, also being such an honest fearless leader to Venice; he has earned both respect and admiration from the Duke, the Senate, and many Venetian citizens. Most of the Soldiers in Othello's army followed him faithfully, except for "Honest iago " Shakespeare, uses clashing irony, by giving Iago his Nickname, many people referred to Iago as "Honest Iago; " Iago is an ... Hither Moor, I here do give thee that with all my heart,"" (Shakespeare 789.) In Act 2 Scene III Iago begins to execute his plan; to make Othello angry at Cassio. He aggressively persuades Cassio to...

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... himself and Othello Cassio sends musicians to play for Othello. Othello will hear nothing of it and turns the musicians away. Cassio then takes the chance to set up a meeting with Des from the clown who came and sent the band away. He asks for Emilia help with the matter at hand. Des meets with Cassio and she understands his heart ache and promises to do all she ... can to bring the men to better terms. While Cassio is ... .444) with Des's hanky. At this point Othello vows to take vengeance on his wife and Cassio, Iago is pleased to help. When Othello later sees Des and asks her for the...

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... seat" (Act 2, Scene 1, Line 283). The word "seat" is a metaphor for a position one has in a relationship. Taken in this context it means Iago's sexual relationship with his wife, Emilia. The thought of Othello having sex with Emilia has incensed Iago. "The thought where ofDoth like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my innards," he says. Although, Iago could be referring to his heart when he says "innards," it ... is a safe assumption that he is probably referring to his guts because the comment lacks a romantic tone. Iago also believes that Emilia has slept with Cassio. "For I fear Cassio with ...

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... . Cassio, the very person who Iago pretends to befriend yet destroys, can be the most closely associated with reputation in the play. Though clearly a good person from the heart, because of Cassio's persuasion of reputation and honor, he is undone by his own flaws. After getting drunk, attacking Montano, and being fired from lieutenancy by Othello, Cassio's words and wailings openly expresses his regard for his ... own reputation. The following quote illustrates Cassio's view ... ...

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... husband,/ And so much duty as my mother showed/ To you, preferring you before her father,/ So much I challenge that I may profess/ Due to the Moor my lord. (I. iii. 178-187). This speech illustrates Desdemona's inner conflict and also enforces Desdemona's deep- seeded emotions. This is very important because ... this proves that Desdemona was not a weak woman at heart. She did not readily take her subservient role to her husband but is concerned about how her actions will affect the other people around her, and in turn, affect herself. This can also be construed in ... husband's travels...

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... of Iago's only faults was his excess in honesty. Even so, if Othello had not been trustful, it would have been odd for him not to suspect anything because of the warnings from such a close friend, In addition, those warnings were offered with extreme reluctance and Iago thought that his confession came ... 278-279] Othello's speech that begins in Act III is absolutely central to the meaning of the scene as well as to the meaning of the entire play (MaGill, 2132). Through this speech, he also allows the reader to see the magnitude of the mental stress that Othello is undergoing. Jealousy...

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... lieutenant and Iago, "his Moorship's ancient" (I.i.33), it brings out Iago's "green-eyed monster" (III.iii.166). Consumed with jealousy for Cassio role, and anger for Othello's decision, Iago begins to resort to corrupt methods to achieving his aims. Consumed by the "green-eyed monster" (III.iii.166) Iago irrationally decides to turn Othello against both his lieutenant and his wife, this in ... help him win her over, secretly taking advantage of him for his money as well as getting Roderigo to do his dirty work. Roderigo only realizes this when it is too late, not only has he lost every...

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... 13) Dorian Gray probably realizes that Lord Henry Wotton is a bad influence on him but continues to listen to him anyways. "A crucial aspect of Lord Henry's "new Hedonism" is the perpetual quest for "new sensations."(Freedman 183) Lord Henry Wotton with "infinite subtlety suggests that Dorian should, "be forever curiously testing new opinions and creating new impressions."(Laver 15) Dorian Gray follows ... is mad that Desdemona could be so faithful to Othello while Emilia is not. Iago compares Desdemona to food. He believes women in general are only used for man's pleasure. "Iago assert...

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... Desdemona, "Excellent wretch! Perdition catch my soul. But I do love thee! And when I love thee not, Chaos is come again." (Act 3, scene 3, 90-92). Othello's jealousy is the catalyst for the inescapable end he sees for his relationship with Desdemona. It was originally Iago's evil-minded goal to make Othello jealous of Cassio, as he suspected Othello of sleeping with his wife, Emilia. However ... purpose of satisfying his desires. A person could get pleasure out of hurting others, but there are always consequences. Iago also counted on the fact that the other characters believed he was ...

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... He is obviously an upstanding person of Venice. His virtues are admired by all, and he is respected and known for being a well-liked military leader. Othello follows all the guidelines for being a tragic hero. He is a noble, having royal blood and of being not an ordinary man but one of ... states in Act I, Scene 3, "For since these arms of mine had seven years" pitch till now some nine moons wasted, they have used their dearest action in the tented field..." (1.3.82-85) Othello is also a lover. He loves Desdemona with all of his heart and soul. In his defense against ... Desdemona's f...

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... Desdemona, "Excellent wretch! Perdition catch my soul. But I do love thee! And when I love thee not, Chaos is come again." (Act 3, scene 3, 90-92). Othello's jealousy is the catalyst for the inescapable end he sees for his relationship with Desdemona. It was originally Iago's evil-minded goal to make Othello jealous of Cassio, as he suspected Othello of sleeping with his wife, Emilia. However ... purpose of satisfying his desires. A person could get pleasure out of hurting others, but there are always consequences. Iago also counted on the fact that the other characters believed he was ...

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... hers came forth when she stole the handkerchief from Desdemona knowing it meant a lot to her. Desdemona's evilness spilled on to the play 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 ... the other characters, only Iago's honest side existed mostly before ... the period in which play took place. In the play "Othello", Iago comes forth as an apparently evil, vicious, and inteligant person ......

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