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Why is Iago considered a master of manipulation?
Iago manipulates all the characters in Othello out of jealousy.
Who is the most responsible for the tragedy in Othello?
Iago is obviously the villain, but if Othello had not been susceptible to Iago's lies because of jealousy, they would have had no effect.
Jealousy in Othello by Shakespeare?
In the play Othello, many of the characters fall victim to jealousy, causing them to do things they wouldn't normally do. Iago, Emilia, Bianca, Roderigo and Othello all display jealousy throughout the play, though each finds resolution in a different way. Iago displays jealousy from the very beginning of the play. His jealousy quickly spawns thoughts of revenge, and he soon develops a plan to achieve revenge on those he feels have wronged him. From the start of the play, Iago expresses his jealousy of both Cassio and Othello. He is jealous of Cassio for securing the job of lieutenant Iago feels he deserved, and jealous of Othello not only from the promotion of Cassio, but also from his belief that Othello has slept with Emilia. Iago expresses "It is thought abroad that 'twixt my sheets / He has done my office" This insecurity and jealousy he feels leads him to commit acts of revenge. As he becomes fixed on the idea of revenge, Iago speaks in a soliloquy he will not be satisfied "Till I am evend with him, wife for wife, /Or failing so, yet that I put the Moor / At least into a jealousy so strong / That judgment cannot cure"
What clue does Emilia offer about Iago own Jealousy?
Emilia comments that it would be hard to imagine any woman cheating on her husband unless her husband had given her a reason to do so. This suggests that Emilia believes Iago's jealousy and mistrust of Desdemona may stem from his own insecurities and wrongdoing.
What is Othello's hamartia?
Othello's hamartia would either be his misplaced trust upon Iago or his magnified sense of jealousy.
How do you describe jealousy?
Jealousy affects us all; it is wanting what other have or what you can't get.
How correctly does Othello identify his weakness in Scene 2?
Iago uses the weaknesses of Othello, specifically jealousy and his devotion to things as they seem, to conquer his opposite in Desdemona. Othello believes his weakness is trust. He is quick to trust others, especially Iago.
What did Shakespeare describe as 'the green eyed monster'?
jealousy
Why is jealousy important in Othello the play?
Jealousy is the reason for all the misery in the story. The characters Roderigo and Iago, who are jealous of Othello and Cassio, start the whole chain of events that eventually leads to the death of almost every character. In short, without jealousy, the series of tragedies that occured would not have happened.
What is Othellos tragic flaw?
Othello's tragic flaw would most likely be his jealousy. This was brought on by simple persuasion by the character Iago. Even though Iago used extreme manipulation to get Othello to be jealous, Iago did not really have to try very hard to get Othello in a jealous state of mind. Othello was blinded by his jealousy which led him down a path of constant questioning of his wife and his friend/officer, Cassio. Throughout the play we see Othello sink deeper and deeper into a cloud of doubt which eventually leads him to kill not only his wife but also himself. So it can be said that Othello's jealousy and inability to see past it remains the reason for his downfall. An alternative interpretation, which if memory serves me was first suggested by James Joyce, is that Othello's tragic flaw was loss of faith in life, and not jealousy. Othello was clearly not a jealous man, as evidenced by the difficulty Iago had in convincing him of Desdemona's unfaithfulness - something Othello would never have dreamed of. The tragedy was that he allowed lies to undermine his faith in life - his entire world view. In doing so, he destroyed that which he loved most.
What is an example of satire in othello?
One example of satire in "Othello" is the character of Iago, who manipulates and deceives other characters to achieve his own selfish goals. Iago's cunning actions and dishonesty can be seen as a commentary on human nature and the destructive power of jealousy and deceit.
How you describe jealousy in color?
i don t have a colour for jealousy just an empty heart
