Sunday, October 24, 2010
The reason for Iago's success is his ability to manipulate both the strengths and weaknesses of his enemies
The reason for Iago's success is his ability to manipulate both the strengths and weaknesses of his enemies this is shown through Desdemona when he uses her kind nature against her to convince Othello that she is cheating on him with Cassio, as she tries to help Cassio, get his position back, he also manipulates his own wife Emelia to steal Desdemona’s handkerchief, and she does to please him.
REPUTATION
Desdemona-
Desdemona’s reputation is very important as her reputation is what could have saved her but also got her killed. Her reputation proceeds her to be loyal, trustworthy, and kind, and to help people would are in need, and Iago uses this against her, as she tries to help Cassio, get his position back, Iago implies that she is cheating on Othello. Othello also doesn’t consider her reputation when he accuses her, other wise he would have realised that she did not cheat on him and that she left her father because she loved him.
Cassio-
Cassio’s reputation is important in the play, as part of Iago’s plan it to destroy Cassio’s reputation, causing him to be demoted and have Othello lose his trust in him, because of this Desdemona tries to help Cassio and this causes Othello to believe that Desdemona is unfaithful, resulting in Desdemona’s death.
Iago-
Iago’s reputation plays a significant role in the play as he is seen as loyal and trustworthy, be he is the complete opposite. Thanks to Iago’s reputation his plans work and he is able to convince Othello that Desdemona is cheating on him, as Othello trusts him more then Desdemona.
Desdemona’s reputation is very important as her reputation is what could have saved her but also got her killed. Her reputation proceeds her to be loyal, trustworthy, and kind, and to help people would are in need, and Iago uses this against her, as she tries to help Cassio, get his position back, Iago implies that she is cheating on Othello. Othello also doesn’t consider her reputation when he accuses her, other wise he would have realised that she did not cheat on him and that she left her father because she loved him.
Cassio-
Cassio’s reputation is important in the play, as part of Iago’s plan it to destroy Cassio’s reputation, causing him to be demoted and have Othello lose his trust in him, because of this Desdemona tries to help Cassio and this causes Othello to believe that Desdemona is unfaithful, resulting in Desdemona’s death.
Iago-
Iago’s reputation plays a significant role in the play as he is seen as loyal and trustworthy, be he is the complete opposite. Thanks to Iago’s reputation his plans work and he is able to convince Othello that Desdemona is cheating on him, as Othello trusts him more then Desdemona.
CHARACTER PROFILE - othello
Othello-
Othello gets jealous very easily; this is show through Iago being able to manipulate him very easily and convince him the Desdemona is cheating on him, and he also has a bad temper, this is shown when he kills Desdemona, as he thinks that she is unfaithful. Iago views Othello, as below him because he is jealous of his position and the fact the Othello is black, he shouldn't have a high position, Desdemona loves Othello and would do anything for him. Othello plays the moor in the story and he is the main character, as Iago plots to destroy him.
Themes;
- Jealousy
- Race
Othello gets jealous very easily; this is show through Iago being able to manipulate him very easily and convince him the Desdemona is cheating on him, and he also has a bad temper, this is shown when he kills Desdemona, as he thinks that she is unfaithful. Iago views Othello, as below him because he is jealous of his position and the fact the Othello is black, he shouldn't have a high position, Desdemona loves Othello and would do anything for him. Othello plays the moor in the story and he is the main character, as Iago plots to destroy him.
Themes;
- Jealousy
- Race
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