... the Moor the possibility of hi wife's infidelity; doubts are cast on Cassio's honesty, and the looseness of Venetian women is cited. A stroke of luck enables Iago to intensify the attack: Desdemona drops a handkerchief which is picked up by Emilia and passed on to Iago, who then, intending to plant the handkerchief in Cassio's lodgings, torments Othello with stories of Cassio ... establish Cassio as his successor, Othello strikes his wife before the venetians. He later treats his wife's bedroom as a brothel, Emilia as the brothel-keeper. Act V Iago incites Roderigo to attack Cassio; bot...

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... not hear me!' a show of the fact that Iago believes Roderigo to be a nave (and immature) fool that is to be manipulated. He batters back at Roderigo's attack with his own offensive (before Roderigo's attack gains momentum). This is a good show of the fact that Iago is a confident character that has a very good grasp of the situation. Iago's arrogance is further hinted ... ...

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... recognize Iago for what he is, and sees the truth behind the events that have caused him such pain and loss. Arrested for conspiring to murder Cassio (who survived the attack), stripped of his position in the state, and the murderer of his innocent wife, Othello takes a dagger from Cassio, appeals to the good minds and words of a people he once ... ...

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... loves her husband through his feats of courage, suffering and endurance, "She"d come with a greedy ear, and devour up my discourse". During the scene of urgency of repellng the Turkish attack takes second place to the love of Othello and Desdemona. The theme of love is manifested on many levels. Iago's ideals of love are painted in stark contrast to Othello ... ...

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... blamed obviously; Iago's skills in manipulation and cunning were very much a factor. Othello had an excellent understanding of human emotions. Thus, he knew how to exploit them. Iago managed to attack all of his enemies at once, bringing them all down. He was especially good at gaining the trust of Othello. This was the key to bringing him down. Through all ... ...

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... not only Othello, but Cassio as well. Ultimately, he is surprised by how effortless it is for him to control Othello. The clarity of Iago's motive enables him to continually attack Othello without giving him the chance to rationally contemplate the situation. Iago's main motive soon becomes an act of vengeance as he seeks to depose Othello and his wife, Desdemona. ...

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... sorts. He uses him to set up Othello but telling him to seek Desdemona for help. Cassio unwittingly does this, and gives Iago a new opportunity. Iago can finally begin his attack on Othello. He begins to plant ideas in the General's head that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair. Othello, being an honorable man, who would not think to question ... ...

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... does not seem overly upset at her. This indicates he does not really believe these lies that he has made up and is only using them as an excuse to attack Othello and Cassio. This inconsistent reasoning seems to stem from his apparent distrust and dislike of women. He believes them all to be "huswives" or hussies. He even openly disparages ... ...

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... 's side even though his knows that he does not like him. He pretends to be loyal to Othello, but once Othello turns his back on Iago that's when he will attack, not physically. Lust takes place in these quotes because Iago's pleasure is to get revenge on Othello and Cassio, and the only way to do this is to be on ... ...

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