This is an all too common acceptance of an interpretation of justice, from an inequality standpoint, that allows deleterious ideals such as vengeance, hatred, and envy to be the expression of the change desired. Yet, if violence is the means through which a proposed peaceful end is intended, then the entire ideology collapses. Perhaps, in the words of Friedrich Nietzsche, this incoherent ideology becomes more apparent, “He who fights with monsters should be careful lest he thereby become a monster. And if thou gaze long into an abyss, the abyss will also gaze into
Iago contributes to the tragic downfall of Othello, playing him like a fiddle. The human nature of Iago manipulates the trust
Within the vast realm of Shakespearean villains, Richard III and Iago emerge as two of the most memorable and captivating characters. These malevolent figures, featured in "Richard III" and "Othello" respectively, share certain similarities in their character traits and manipulative methods, while also exhibiting distinct differences. This essay aims to explore the comparisons and contrasts between Richard III and Iago, analyzing their characters, methodologies, and their roles within the intricate tapestries of their respective plays. Richard III and Iago are both driven by profound motivations that propel them towards their wicked pursuits. Richard III, burdened by physical deformity and a deep-seated desire for power and revenge, embarks on a treacherous journey to claim the throne.
A mentor, or a person who attempts to suggest and or change someone’s thoughts and possible actions. In the novel, Othello by William Shakespeare, the known mentor of Othello is Iago, the primary villain of the book. Due to his intense persuasion and influence, the whole novel seems to be changed by his cutting personality. In the book, Othello, William Shakespeare successfully creates Iago, a rude, manipulative, harsh mentor of Othello, seemingly changing the plot line and outcomes of certain situations, in turn, relating to the novel as a whole by reaching a sense of a negative, and unfriendly tone.
Othello is a God cleaned Muslim, who is the Moor of the story. Othello is the essential character that gets set up by one of his officers named Iago. The characters in this story are Cassio; who is Othello confided in lieutenant, Desdemona; who is Othello 's choice mate, Roderigo; who Iago sets up to do is messy work and Iago; the despicable scoundrel that tries to obliterate everyone 's life. Iago is the desirous delinquent; that tries to wreck Othello since Othello has picked Cassio to be the lieutenant instead of Imago since Iago has known Othello the longest. Thusly, what Imago does is endeavor to set up social occasions among Cassio and Desdemona.
In the play Othello we explore a variety of themes and emotions in different characters and I will compare and contrast between myself and Iago as we are different but we also have some similarities. Iago in Shakespeare’s Othello, is mysterious character and deceiving he manipulates people in order to get what he wants.it seems like the only time he talks to people is when he wants to manipulate them, but he also makes his actions clear.it is very hard to to understand Iago because he says something then he quickly contradicts himself. He is playing with people because he might be jealousy or just the fact that he finds it fun to see others suffer. in this play Iago is jealous of Casio and Othello because he suspects that both of them slept
Iago from Shakespeare’s Othello and Regina Mills from Once Upon A Time share extreme jealousy and irrationality. When Iago is talking to Roderigo, Iago tells him that he despises Othello. Iago states, “Despise me if I do not… I know my price, I am worth no worse a place” (I.i. 8-9, 12). Iago hates Othello because Othello gave an advance military position to Cassio.
Character can be broken despite how strongly it is shaped. In William Shakespeare’s tragedy, Othello, Othello was a brave Moor who was quick to marry his lover Desdemona. His sinister ensign Iago deceived him into believing his loyal wife had committed adultery. Although Othello believed the alleged accusations, he also gave up his moral character to Iago. Regardless of the lack of trust from Othello, Desdemona did deceive her father prior to the situation.
Development of corruption morally challenges the protagonist and results in the inevitable falling ‘victim’ to the provoking surrounding forces of evil. The representation of universal notions in Shakespeare’s, ‘King Lear’ demonstrates the interactions and psychological behaviours possessed by humanity as Lear rationalises suffering as an achievement of redemption. Lear’s self-pity proclamation of his own misfortune ‘doomed’ upon him in Act III resulted from his essential failure - his fatal flaw. The consequences from his metaphorical blindness and inability to distinguish between appearance and reality whilst claiming he is ‘a man more sinned against than sinning,’ allowed a perfect opportunity for the surrounding ‘forces of evil’ to easily oppose his regime; hence, the following downfall of the tragic hero. Projection of this flaw from his actions prompts the underestimation of humanity and capability of ambition subsequent to the denial of traditional roles causing disturbance to the ‘natural world’.
“Othello” written by William Shakespeare revolves around this protagonist who is depicted as strong and powerful. To everyone he is known as Othello or the Moor. Throughout the play, Shakespeare portrays numerous counts of jealousy and manipulation around many of the characters. It is mainly illustrated through Iago, the antagonist of the play, who manipulates other to their downfall. Iago who is known for always being true and honest towards others has easily earned the trust of everyone around him, thus giving himself an advantage on his schemes.
Iago’s powerfully disruptive insinuations torment Othello to fall precipitously into his intricate trap, believing in the prospect of Cassio and Desdemona’s fictitious affair. Through the use of linguistic techniques such as elliptical speech, subservient vocative choices and a hesitant tone, Iago is able to construct artful innuendoes to deceive and manipulate Othello. Supplementary to linguistic techniques, dramatic techniques such as dramatic irony reinforces Iago’s role as a two-faced villain, who is making a pretence of being Othello’s loyal ensign. Eventually, Iago’s villainy nature sows a seed of doubt in Othello that germinates into the murder of Desdemona. Through the characterisation of Iago as a notorious villain, Shakespeare is able to hold Iago’s actions accountable for the play’s tragic downfall, establishing a sense of powerlessness amongst the
Frank Prentice Rand explains and gives reasons for Iago’s behavior and how he is the villain of the play. Rand’s claims that Iago shows his true face and tells his entire plan only to the readers while everyone else in the play sees him as a trustworthy and clever man the readers already know his evil side. Iago’s primary motive to become evil and seek revenge is jealousy because he suspects that Emilia cheated on him with Othello leading him to seek justice and make Othello believe that Desdemona betrayed him, thorough Iago’s talkativeness to himself the readers are aware of the real Iago while the characters in the play know the real Iago until the end.
When we look at the name of the play, Othello (The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice), we can make the assumption that Othello is an outsider in the book. Before we start to read the play we already know that Othello will be an outsider and when we read the play we can understand why. We also fin in the play, Othello, which Iago refers to Cassio as an “honest fool”, but in that phrase honest have a different meaning. Honest in the play is used so many times that is ironic. Iago is seen as honest and we know that Iago is everything but honest.
In the play Othello, William Shakespeare creates an elaborate tragedy with various in depth characters, enhancing the story with powerful characterization. Iago, the main antagonist of Othello, exemplifies Shakespeare’s use of characterization to create in depth and complex characters. Using his manipulative nature, intellectual mind, egotistical attitude, and dishonesty, Iago controls the other characters in order to achieve his goal, leading Othello to succumb to an overwhelming jealousy causing his downfall. In order for Iago to gain control of the characters in the play, he manipulates Othello, Roderigo, Cassio, and more to believe false information and turn on one another.
Kolin observes that Iago stands out among Shakespearean villains since he is the only one to survive his own monstrous acts (25). Unlike Richard III, apart from telling stories, Iago carries out a downright fraud through other means of manipulation, which makes him the most evil and intelligent character. To be exact, Iago is a puppeteer who sets up scenes to deceive the “credulous fools”—Othello, Cassio and Desdemona (4.1.45). Iago talks to Cassio about Bianca while telling Othello that the subject of their conversation is the Moor’s wife. He is so smart and careful that he even gestures Othello to come closer when Cassio is about to illustrate how Bianca entangles him.
