... and quickly uses it to get his revenge on him. Through manipulation, Iago makes Othello believe that Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio and then provides the "proof" of the infidelity that Othello demands. The good Othello is driven into a rage at his betrayal and easily succumbs to Iago's suggestion that both his wife and "her lover" must be killed. Othello does not ... negative things about women, calling them, "wild cats in your kitchen. . .devils being offended." Iago has such a negative attitude because he is totally cruel and heartless. The evil in him is not mixed with any...

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... a concern with honour and reputation and, ironically, often act dishonourably as a result of trying to protect their honour. Othello's services in war have earned him a reputation as an honourable soldier. At the beginning of the play, he is aware and assured of this, which aids him when accused by Brabantio. Othello is tricked by Iago into thinking his reputation is in danger: " ... ;Good name in man and woman, dear my lord, Is the immediate jewel of their souls" - the word "jewel" emphasises the value of honour, and the word "soul" alludes to the Elizabethan connection of honour wi...

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Explain your interpretation of Iago's character and role in the play so far. Consider:  His relationship with the audience  His motives  The way he deals with other characters As soon as the play begins, Iago is presented to the audience as an ambitious but deeply bitter character who is eager to prey upon the good nature of others in order to advance his own social ... status. The image of him that Shakespeare portrays through lines ... such as "I am not what I am- is one of pure duplicity and malevolence, enabling him to be used as a dramatic device to highlight the flaws and pote...

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• Grade Level: Graduate

... will assume that Cassio is dead without being present when the fight takes place in Act V, scene i. Othello's status as an outsider may be the reason he is such easy prey for Iago. Although Othello is a cultural and racial outsider in Venice, his skill as a soldier and leader is nevertheless valuable and necessary to the state, and he is an integral part of Venetian ... civic society. He is in great demand by the duke and senate, as evidenced by Cassio's comment that the senate "sent about three several quests" to look for Othello (I.ii ... perceive Desdemona's persistence not as a fri...

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... being raised by a prominent Venetian Senator. In contrast, Emilia appears to have been married for some time. She is knowledgeable to the ways of a soldier, yet only believes a portion of what her husband tells her. Although Emilia has been Desdemona's attendant since the play's start (maybe much earlier), we really don't get an intimate view of their relationship until Act 4, Scene 3. During this ... hair and preparing her for bed (like a mother helping her young daughter). This showing of affection is strictly among the women of this play. The men are the ones who are committing all t...

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... has absolutely no experience in battle while Iago is just his ancient. "By debitor and creditor; this counter-caster, [Cassio] in good must his lieutenant be and I, bless the mark, his Moorship's ancient." " Line 43 - "I follow him to serve my turn upon him..." " Previously Roderigo was telling ... taking away his ˜possession'. Act 1, Scene 3 Line 10-13: The Power of the Enemy The Council has been given inconsistent reports on the number and the course of the Turks to invade Cyprus that the Duke doesn't feel safe because of the inconsistency although he has a basic idea of what is goi...

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• Grade Level: High School