... Moor, I"ll pour this pestilence into his ear, that she repeals him for her body's lust; And by how much she strives to do him good, she shall undo her credit with the moor (II.3.253-4, 263-67). The first instance of this plan comes to life in the scene where Iago gets Cassio drunk, but the crafting only begins after ... artist" (29). This is a valid point that Iago has a great mind and is one of the most imaginative and effective villains ever. However, this might be giving him too much credit. Anybody with such an incredible intellect would have been a little more Brennan Page 6 carefu...

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... an affair, without any concrete proof at the beginning. Othello is so caught up in Iago's lies that he refuses to believe Desdemona when she denies the whole thing. Much credit must be given to Iago's diabolical prowess which enables him to bend and twist the supple minds of his friends and spouse. In act 3, scene 3, Iago has begun his attack ... ...

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... jealous. I"ll pour this pestilence into his ear:/ That she repeals him for her body's lust/ And by how much she strives to do him good/ She shall undo her credit with the Moor/ So I will turn her virtue into pitch/ And out of her own goodness make the net/ That shall enmesh them all (330-336). At this point in ... ...

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... jealous. I"ll pour this pestilence into his ear:/ That she repeals him for her body's lust/ And by how much she strives to do him good/ She shall undo her credit with the Moor/ So I will turn her virtue into pitch/ And out of her own goodness make the net/ That shall enmesh them all (330-336). At this point in ... ...

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... stretch between appearance and reality a central theme of the play, it overlaps a theme of patriarchy and the political state, labeling characters with military ranks. As the story unfolds, Iago claims credit as the story's mastermind. So Iago's character draws many emotions in readers, as he serves as an undistinguished stage director. His most important characteristic is his escalating ability throughout the ... ...

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... for their own purposes "have some soul." This comment is ironic given the fact that people who act one way and are another are duplicitous, and does not deserve the credit that Iago is trying to give them. Since Iago admitted to being one of these fellows, logically, he must possess a soul; yet, in the rest of the play, Iago never ... ...

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... own wife is having an affair, without any concrete proof. Othello is so caught up in Iago's lies that he refuses to believe Desdemona when she denies his claims. Much credit must be given to Iago's diabolical dexterity, which enables him to bend and twist the supple minds of his friends and spouse. Iago also manages to steal from his own ... ...

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... Brabantio told his Othello. 'She deceived her father and may thee'. Othello, a man of absolutes, would without a doubt take offence that 'his prize', Desdemona, would cheat him. It is Iago's credit that he can feed him with such thoughts. Iago's character helps to create dramatic irony and tension, thereby involving the audience in the journey of the destruction of the protagonist ... ...

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... be based upon convenience instead of love. Iago asks her to do things that will benefit him and she does them in hopes for personal praise. Emilia is also seeking credit and acceptance from her mistress and friend, Desdemona. Emilia uses the naivety of Desdemona for her own personal advantage and the advantage of Iago. Because her connection to Desdemona is ... ...

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... Moor, I'll pour this pestilence into his ear, that she repeals him for her body's lust; And by how much she strives to do him good, she shall undo her credit with the Moor." The first instance of this plan comes to life in the scene where Iago gets Cassio drunk, but the crafting only begins after Cassio is dismissed. With ... ...

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... states: "I"ll pour this pestilence into his ear, That she repeals him for her body's lust; And by how much she strives to do him good, She shall undo her credit with the Moor. So will I turn her virtue into pitch, And out of goodness make the net That shall enmesh them all." (Act 2, Scene 3) Perhaps the most disturbing aspect of ... ...

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