All throughout reading Shakespeare's Othello, I came to realization about the main character himself. By that, I couldn't help but distinguish the type of character Othello was. ... All from a list that was compiled by the great Aristotle, one that was implemented throughout the course of his works as well. ... This usually occurs towards characters who are noble, hold a high position of authority or stature, and have a critical character flaw that spearheads their impending downfall throughout the course of the story. ... Take Lines 21-24 for instance, "I fetch my life and being
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This plan works, and Cassio draws his sword and chases Roderigo through where the other men were gathered. He injures on of the other men, who was trying to end the fight, and Othello hears the ruckus and comes to give his judgment. ... Iago reveals his plan to the reader when he states "His soul is enfettered to her love that, that she may make, unmake, do what she list, even as her appetite shall play the god with his weak function... ... Zender states that in attempting to compete verbally with the other characters, he only humiliates himself, and thus, becomes more determined t...

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The irony is that the characters truly believe in his honesty. ... Iago has a list of grievances that makes him feel not just to be wronged but also insulted. ... He thinks men are honest. ... He is a character who is overwhelmed with deceptive tendencies. ... Thus, Iago's character is so layered, and we can delve deeper into his personality and nuisances that causes the tragic end of many characters in this play (Sewell, 212)....

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Iago is a major character that illustrates the essence of manipulation. ... Iago's lies create an atmosphere of suspicion and doubt and lead to the demise of all the main characters. ... If thou be'st/ valiant -as, they say, base men being in love have/ then a nobility in their natures more that is native to/ them-list me. ... He manipulates all of the characters and causes them to become confused with reality and the lies Iago tells. ...

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Othello is a fundamentally different character to all others in the play [1]. ... Sometimes a list of very short phrases can be useful. 5. ... Quite understandably the candidate has concentrated on the characters, but there needed to be some precise statements about Venice itself. ... He uses Roderigo, Brabantio, and just about every other character in the play to attain his goal of ruining Othello. ... You have to think about the relationships that existed betweeen all the characters. ...

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