We are given soliloquies that give insight to Iago's true character and intentions, enough to know and understand that he is a two-sided character. The humble companion and friend he is to Othello, is not the man who the audience interpret him to be. ... However when he finally throws his mask down, his true conniving nature is revealed. ... Though soliloquies provide a clear insight into Iago's true nature, the means by which Shakespeare utilised situational irony to further characterize Iago is an important aspect to consider when contemplating his manipulative nature. ... Evil has...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

These either coincidental or falsified events lead to the murder of both Desdemona and Cassio (both of which Othello acted in some way upon), and Othello's suicide, all of which were orchestrated by Iago despite testimonies provided by both Desdemona, his sworn wife, and Emila, Desdemona's attendant and close friend, Othello continues to believe Iago seemingly out of pure emotional blindness. ... This is part of the reason that Iago starts to conspire against both Othello and Cassio, Othello's good friend who was promoted over Iago, while Iago believes that he should have been...

• Word Count: 974
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In Othello, Emilia is Desdemona' handmaiden, and although sometimes shows means of friendship, stays ultimately true to her duties. ... She is thus Desi's best friend and roommate. ... This stays true in O, however the meaning behind the jealousy were adapted to the modern context. ...

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Desdemona soon arrives to confirm that what Othello said was true. ... Later comes out wondering about the mysterious handkerchief that he just found in his room he sees Bianca a friend of Desdemona's and asks her to take the handkerchief and copy the embroidery for him. ... The true motive of Lago's plan is unknown. ...

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Desdemona shows great interest in Othello's stories of his experiences that show she is intelligent and he also suggest Desdemona instigated their love "and bade me, if I had a friend that loved her, I should but teach him how to tell my story". ... The part of statement which claims Othello is "calm controlled and well respected general" is generally true as Othello does show on a number of occasions he is calm, and controlled through his actions. ...

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The lack of love portrayed by Emilia can only be attributed to not only to her verbally abusive husband and the lack of affection shown by him, but also perhaps to her inability to love another person, as she is never shown true, forgiving, honest love by another human herself. ... The jealousy that was apparent in Emilia's heart may well have been the driving force in her choosing to defy her friend Desdemona, and aid Iago in successfully tricking Othello into believing such horrible lies about his wife. ...

• Word Count: 1300
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate