What are the Causes of Othello's Downfall and how has Shakespeare Portrayed Them? ... Iago sparks thoughts in Othello's mind with questions such as, "Did Michael Cassio, when you wooed my lady, Know of your love?" or by muttering under his breath, "Ha, I like not that," when Cassio visits Desdemona. ... Shakespeare intensifies Iago's manipulative techniques as he begins to use words like "cuckhold," personifying animalistic imagery and thoughts like, "She did deceive her father, marrying you, and when she seemed to shake, and fear your looks, She loved them most," echoing...

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We all know that most, if not all, of William Shakespeare's tragedies, are, well, tragic. ... Iago then foreshadows his plans for Othello to Roderigo, "O, sir, content you. ... I pray you, in your letters, when you shall these unlucky deeds relate, speak of me as I am. ... Then must you speak of one that loved not wisely, but too well. ... Of one whose hand, like the base Indian, threw a pearl away richer than all his tribe. ...

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Shakespeare, however, was able to do it with one character. ... Like many people, Iago can be mysterious and baffling. ... But here's my husband; And so much duty as my mother show'd to you, preferring you before her father, So much I challenge that I may profess? ... To you I am bound for life and education? ... Then you must speak of one that loved not wisely buy too well? ...

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Throughout the play Iago commands other characters of Othello like chessmen. ... Iago is like a puppeteer who carefully moves his puppets and strikes when it is the right moment. ... He successfully manages to slander Cassio's reputation despite appearing like his friend. ... "She did deceive her father, marrying you, And when she seemed to shake and fear your looks. ... Iago is undoubtedly the most villainous character in all Shakespeare's work. ...

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In Othello, we encounter Iago, one of Shakespeare's most evil characters. ... No, sure, I cannot think it, that he would steal away so guilty-like, seeing you coming". ... The devil and Iago, both, have a unique way of twisting appearances into looking like truths. ...

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Othello is one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies. ... However, in Iagos mind he is nothing like he is acting throughout this play. ... What plan you might ask? ... The last soliloquy that I would like to point out is in act 3 scene 3. ... You see, Iago had lied and manipulated Othello so much that he made him insecure. ...

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Iago's focus on the truth is used with the intent of igniting emotions like jealousy in Othello. ... In Act 3, Scene 3, Iago tells Othello As (to be bold with you), not to affect many proposed matches, of her own clime, complexions (3,3,29). ... Again, Iago is being honest in the sense that he is reflecting upon how Elizabethan society perceived the moors--like Othello-- to be. ... Through the use of Iago as a character, Shakespeare is able to make it clear that humans cannot always bend to the will of Christian nature; they are also driven by apparently unchristian values, like desire a...

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Othello by Shakespeare and Tartuffe by Molière. ... I know your motives; I know you wish him ill: Yes, all of you---wife, children, servants, all--- Conspire against him and desire his fall, Employing every shameful trick you can To alienate me from this saintly man. (3.6.45-50) Orgon even believes Tartuffe over his own son and the rest of his household when he tries to convince him of Tartuffe's desire for Elmire. ... " (1.1.72-73) This shows how much just Dorine doesn't trust Tartuffe (or his servant) and there are several more lines like it throughout the play from se...

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Iago then proceeds to plant the first seed in Othello's already unbalanced mind:"Did Michael Cassio, when you wooed my lady know of your love? ... and long live you to think [she is honest] " (III.iii.226). ... Finally, he was submissive, eventually cursing his marriage, believing that "tis destiny unshunnable, like death " (III.iii.275); all men are destined to be cheated on. Evidently, Othello was the prime victim for a manipulator like Iago. ... Through this tragedy, Shakespeare enlightens his readers that insecurities can not only result in the manipulation of others, but also in the...

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The contexts of the two texts; Othello by William Shakespeare and O by Tim Blake Nelson must be understood to be able to successfully compare the universal themes and human experiences of the texts. ... In O however, Desi's part in the relationship between herself and Odin is more equal and when accused of cheating, she stands up for herself, threatening their relationships if Odin does not respect her, "if you want to be with me, don't ever speak to me like that again!... This is evident in both the opening and closing lines where Hugo explains how Odin is a hawk, soaring above...

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In Othello by William Shakespeare, the two main characters Othello and Desdemona have a starstruck love; but that does not mean they have no issues. ... When Othello accuses Desdemona of her wrongdoing she argues "I never did Offend you in my life; never loved Cassio But with such general warranty of heaven As I might love: I never gave him token" (5.2.58-61). ... He begins calling her names and talking behind her back like when he announces "this is a subtle whore, A closet lock and key of villainous secrets....

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