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Write a mini essay No character in Othello is flawless Discuss some of these flaws and how Iago uses to his advantage?
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No character in Othello is perfect- this is true. There are two main instance where weaknesses come into play and are exploited by Iago. Michael Cassio, the mathematician who Iago is gunning to displace the whole time, has a known weakness for alcohol. Othello explicitly instructs him not to drink on his shift, but he does regardless. Iago then exploits this weakness, and soon Cassio threatens violence, and ends up stabbing Montano. Iago, when asked later, pretends he had nothing to do with it. This is ultimately what gets Cassio booted from the lieutenancy.
The prime example of Iago's exploitation is, of course, Othello. Othello is willing to jump to conclusions about Desdemona and her scandalous (and ostensibly numerous) love affairs with Cassio and other men. All Iago has to do is plant these ideas in Othello's mind, and Othello goes to them himself. Othello is so caught up in rage that he cannot even see that they have only been in Cyprus a few days. These wild affairs behind his back are not even feasible.
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Discuss the character and actions of Othello?
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What are some facts about Othello?
He was a character in a play called Othello by William Shakespeare
What is the occupation of Othello?
The occupation of the character called Othello is an army general in the service of the Duke of Venice.
In what play is Iago the villain?
Iago is the antagonist in the Shakespearean tragedy, Othello. He is very vengeful, but seems to have no motives for the things he does to Othello and the other characters. In other words, he is a very flat, two-dimensional character.
Who is the main character in Othello?
Othello is usually thought of as the main character in Iago. However a good case can also be made for Iago. Othello rarely soliloquizes or shares his thoughts with the audience, but Iago does. In a sense, while we despise him, we feel closer to him.
Discuss the character and actions of Othello?
fathema
What are some facts about Othello?
He was a character in a play called Othello by William Shakespeare
Who is Othello in Literature?
Othello is the main character in the play of the same name by William Shakespeare.
What is the occupation of Othello?
The occupation of the character called Othello is an army general in the service of the Duke of Venice.
You want the character sketch of Othello?
No thank you.
Who is barbanito?
Character from Othello. Father of Desmonda.
In what play is Iago the villain?
Iago is the antagonist in the Shakespearean tragedy, Othello. He is very vengeful, but seems to have no motives for the things he does to Othello and the other characters. In other words, he is a very flat, two-dimensional character.
Who is the main character in Othello?
Othello is usually thought of as the main character in Iago. However a good case can also be made for Iago. Othello rarely soliloquizes or shares his thoughts with the audience, but Iago does. In a sense, while we despise him, we feel closer to him.
What was William shakespeare main black character he played?
Othello
What ideas do Othello's language give us about his character in Act 1 scene 3?
Othello is plain-speaking, honest, and forthright.
Which character dies at the end of Othello?
Three characters are killed: the two lovers, Othello and Desdemona, and Emilia, who is murdered by the evil Iago.
Is Iago the same character in the book?
If you mean Iago from Othello, he is the standard bearer of General Othello. Iago hates the general and plots to make Othello think his wife is having an affair.
