Get Full Access Now or Learn more. See related essays. On the other hand, the audience could see the character as being over-confident or egotistic. Iago says in Act 1 Scene 1 that Othello was overly proud and this, in my opinion, is proof that Iago was partly right enabling Shakespeare to leave the audience wondering whether Iago could be right about other flaws mentioned in the opening scene. This could also strengthen the validity of the characters, especially Emilia, for not all marriages were as blissfully happy as Desdemona and Othello's, and so portrays the other side to society.
Therefore the character's are not entirely drawn from life, for it is unlikely that many people could claim they. Want to read the rest? Sign up to view the whole essay and download the PDF for anytime access on your computer, tablet or smartphone. Don't have an account yet? Create one now! Already have an account?
Log in now! JavaScript seem to be disabled in your browser. It is quite obvious that Othello has placed too much trust in Iago. Othello is easily convinced that of the possible infidelity of Desdemona. Iago has learned ways to play with his head and make fiction truly look like fact. The role of the handkerchief is quite significant and Iago uses this to his advantage.
It really makes on think that you can not always trust those that you think you know. It is as though Iago is using Othello as a source of entertainment for his own pleasure. It is as though by watching Othello get so angry with the situation at hand he feels a sense of power.
Igao takes advantage of this and manipulates the handkerchief in such a way that Othello is lead to believe that Desdemona has been unfaithful to him.
It is funny that Othello would believe that a handkerchief would keep his to wife faithful. This is another example that Othello can be gullible when it comes to love and his relationship with his wife.
During this time it is also apparent that another side of Othello is beginning to surface. A more barbaric side of him. It is as though Othello is treating the situation that has been created by Iago as if it were another war he was to fight. Search Search. Archives March Categories Blogging the Bard Othello Uncategorized.
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Name required. While it is clear to the other characters and the reader that Desdemona is the victim of the situation, Othello is blinded by his emotions. Emilia steals the handkerchief away from Desdemona and passes it on to Iago resulting a new game to start by Iago which will bring rath to the charming and shineful couple Othello and Desdemona.
Othello by William Shakespeare is a tragic play revolving around the effect that jealousy has over people. In Othello, Othello has married his true love Desdemona, but after listening to the lies of Iago, he begins to believe that Desdemona has been unfaithful. In a series of events, Othello becomes convinced Desdemona was not true to him and tragically murders her.
Othello killed his wife Desdemona because he felt jealous and betrayed, he let his emotions get in the way of his responsibilities, and in turn highlighted the evil effects that jealousy has on a man. In the beginning of the novel, it is discovered that Othello has given the position of lieutenant to an arithmetician, Cassio.
Othello seeing Cassio with the handkerchief confirms in his mind the lie that Desdemona is being unfaithful to him with Cassio. Iago feeds him lies, but Othello believes them quickly and without strong evidence. Othello truly believes Desdemona is unfaithful to him and kills her in a very brutal and personal way, which greatly subtracts from his morality and….
Not only does he ask for advice on how to kill his lieutenant, but he also debates on different ways to kill his wife, which obviously is not the best example of a healthy relationship.
It is one thing to be jealous, but Othello performed on his doubt and put to death his wife, Desdemona.
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