The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice

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In Shakespeare's "Othello," the handkerchief symbolizes love, fidelity, and the trust between Othello and Desdemona. Given to Desdemona by Othello as a token of his love, its loss and misinterpretation become pivotal in the plot. Iago uses the handkerchief to manipulate Othello into believing Desdemona has been unfaithful, ultimately leading to tragedy. Thus, the handkerchief represents both the fragility of trust and the destructive power of jealousy.

When Brabantio warns the Moor, "Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see; / She has deceived her father, and may thee" it is merely foreshadowing at this point and nothing more. Certainly, she had betrayed her father, but she has shown she is very loyal in the process also. Brabantio knows nothing of Iago's machinations and he even thought that it was spells and witchcraft that had stolen his daughter. Desdemona telling Brabantio that it was her choice probably just made him very furious. It cannot be argued that it was accurate or inaccurate-Brabantio was merely lashing out to assuage his anger.

there were the good guys and the bad guys

In Shakespeare's "Othello," the Duke listens to Othello's explanation of the events surrounding Desdemona's marriage and the accusations against him. He expresses understanding and respect for Othello's love story and acknowledges Othello's noble character. The Duke ultimately supports Othello, affirming that their bond is strong and that he sees Othello as an honorable man deserving of Desdemona. This response highlights the Duke's trust in Othello, contrasting with the suspicions of others.

Othello promoted Cassio as his lieutenant instead of Iago.

Othello is a dramatic story on its own merits.

what is Brabanzio's warning to Othello

He demotes him. He strips him of his rank as lieutenant and tells him "Never more be officer of mine."

To take away Desdemona from Othello

Iago suggests to Othello that Desdemona may have only been satisfying her curiosity by being with a black man. He says that it is only natural for people to want to be with others that are like them (a refrain sung by racists of all ages), and once her curiosity is satisfied she is bound to look for someone more like her, someone white and young and aristocratic like, oh, I don't know, like Michael Cassio maybe.

Othello is not ashamed of who he is but he is a genuinely humble person who is amazed that a person as lovely and wonderful as Desdemona could possibly love him. And it is that humility which gives rise to the doubt which Iago exploits.

Iago

Othello is jealous because he thinks Desdemona has betrayed him and she has gone after Cassio so, he takes revenge by asking Iago to kill Cassio and he suffocates Desdemona to her death. Use quotes from Othello to prove this point e.g. when Othello starts talking about death.

For Othello to live, he would need to reject Iago's manipulations and seek the truth about Desdemona's fidelity. If he had trusted her and communicated openly instead of succumbing to jealousy, he could have realized the deception. Additionally, intervention from other characters, such as Cassio or Emilia, could have helped him see the reality before it was too late. Ultimately, a stronger emphasis on love and trust over suspicion would have led to a different outcome.

Iago

"What! Keep a week away? seven days and seven nights?" Cassio has not been paying enough attention to her.

Othello thinks Iago is most honest and counts him as his best friend

fathema

I think it's cassio. you welcome!

desdemona

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othello is a moor

Despite his hatred and detestation towards Othello for promoting Cassio before himself, Iago continues to serve under Othello in order to bring Othello down by using and undertaking his cunning and devious measures to get Othello to betray his Desdemona by taking advantage of his phobia of Desdemona and Cassio together.