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His mistrust in his power to command devotion and jealousy.

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Whose downfall was Iago responsible for?

Othello and desdemona


Who is the betrayer of the moor?

In Shakespeare's play "Othello," the betrayer of the Moor is Iago. He orchestrates a series of manipulations and deceitful actions that lead to Othello's tragic downfall.


What has the author Othello written?

"Othello" is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. The story follows the downfall of the protagonist, Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, due to jealousy and manipulation by his deceitful ensign, Iago. The play explores themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and racism.


What has iago accomplished by the end of scene of scene 3 act 3?

By the end of Act 3, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Othello," Iago has successfully planted doubts about Desdemona's loyalty in Othello's mind by manipulating his thoughts and emotions. He has sown the seeds of suspicion and jealousy, setting the stage for Othello's downfall.


What weaknesses Othello?

blind trust of Iago, a quick temper


What is play in which a main character suffers a major downfall or death because of a character flaw?

Othello by William Shakespeare. Because the antagonist Iago is mad against Cassio he creates a web of lies that causes Othello to feel jealousy for the first time and suffer as he watches his wife Desdemona with thoughts of her being unfaithful and too friendly with Cassio.


What was Iago's plan?

Iago's plan in Shakespeare's "Othello" was to manipulate Othello by planting seeds of jealousy and doubt about his wife Desdemona, ultimately leading to Othello's tragic downfall. Through deceit, lies, and manipulation, Iago is able to manipulate the characters around him to bring about chaos and tragedy.


Why is iago now planning Desdemonas downfall?

Iago doesn't like other people to be happy because he is so unhappy himself, notwithstanding the fake "honest Iago" persona he has developed. Since Desdemona is happy in her marriage to Othello, Iago wants to destroy her in the process of destroying Othello.


What led to Othello's downfall?

Iago's plotting. Othello was susceptible to the particular line of attack taken by Iago, because Iago was a genius in spotting people's weaknesses and exploiting them. Othello was secretly unsure of his ability to command love in Desdemona, and so was easily persuaded that she did not love him. But if he had a different weakness, Iago would have exploited that just as effectively. Iago had no difficulty getting Cassio discharged just by knowing that he had a bad head for liquor.


Who is Desdemonas uncle in Othello?

othello


Who commits suicide in Othello?

Othello


Othello - What was Cassio's relationship with Othello before the beginning of the play?

They had a good relationship - Othello trusted Cassio and Cassio respected Othello