Essays Tagged: "Desdemona"

Iago the Con from Othello

and their characters and uses this to his advantage. Forexample, he knows Roderigo is in love with Desdemona and figures that hewould do anything to have her as his own. Iago says about Roderigo, 'Th ... on his feet and is able to improvise wheneversomething unexpected occurs. When Cassio takes hold of Desdemona's handbefore the arrival of the Moor Othello, Iago says, 'With as little a webas this will ...

(3 pages) 86 0 4.7 Jan/1994

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Cassio, Roderigo, Barbantio and their functions

t has his highest respect, untillater in the play where Othello believes he is having an affair withDesdemona. Cassio's role in the play is not one of the extremelyimportant ones. His main function is ... y responsible for Othello believing that his wife is cheating onhim. For example, Cassio asking for Desdemona's help leads to the two ofthem being seen together, which is in act three scene three line ...

(3 pages) 55 0 4.4 Nov/1995

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Iago the Con. Othelllo

and their characters and uses this to his advantage. For example, he knows Roderigo is in love with Desdemona and figures that he would do anything to have her as his own. Iago says about Roderigo, 'T ... n his feet and is able to improvise whenever something unexpected occurs. When Cassio takes hold of Desdemona's hand before the arrival of the Moor Othello, Iago says, 'With as little a web as this wi ...

(4 pages) 60 0 4.3 Mar/1994

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

What is Iago? -- as distinct from what he pretends to be -- and what are his motives?

e as a honourable soldier and a worthy leader. Othello's breakdown results in the muder of his wife Desdemona. Desdemona is representative of the good in nature. Good can be defined as forgiving, hone ... Othello, specifically jealousy and his devotion to things as they seem, to conquer his opposite in Desdemona. From the start of the play, Iago's scheming ability is shown when he convinces Roderigo t ...

(6 pages) 149 0 3.1 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Othello

akespeare's 'Othello,' Iago carefully and masterfully entraps Othello into believing that his wife, Desdemona, is having an affair with Cassio. He does this through a series of suggestions and hesitat ... to his own demise. More importantly, Iago gives Othello the motive to murder his own innocent wife Desdemona, satisfying Iago's immense appetite for revenge.The motive for Iago's devious plan is init ...

(4 pages) 134 0 4.3 Jan/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Othello

lo changes many times throughout the course of the play. At the beginning ofthe play Othello trusts Desdemona with everything, but throughout the play he losesconfident in her because he listens to Ia ... hat he would sneak away so guilty like, Seeing you come.'"(Shakespeare 105). He shows disrespect to Desdemona in front of other people. "'Devil'he strikes her 'I have not deserved this.'" (141). Othel ...

(2 pages) 87 1 2.8 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Othello

mes unusually feeble-minded. This explained partially by Roderigo's jealousy: he is infatuated with Desdemona and has been for some time. He is willing to do anything to win her love. He is jealous th ... many evil things in the play. He pays Iago large amounts of money to conjure up a scheme to acquire Desdemona. He gives in to Iago at the beginning of the play. In effect he has become the villian's d ...

(4 pages) 93 0 3.3 Jan/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Othello

ad to his demise. But what is more important is that he gives Othello the motive to murder innocent Desdemona. Iago is constantly like a puppet master, pulling the strings of the people around him.The ... ultery.Iago was also jealous of the open and loving relationship that Othello had. When Othello and Desdemona are reunited after the journey to Cyprus, he kisses her in full view of everyone. Iago tre ...

(2 pages) 72 0 4.2 Mar/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Othello Act 5 Analysis

assio. 'With her - on her - what you will.' (4:1,42). Iago tells Othello about Cassio sleeping with Desdemona. Thisappears to be Iago's smartest move because this causes the death ofDesdemona and Cass ... is shown when Iago and Bianca are talking about Cassioand Othello misinterprets them talking about Desdemona. 'Ay, let herrot and perish and be damned tonight, for she shall not live.' (4:1, 200-201. ...

(1 pages) 91 0 4.0 Dec/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Othello Essay

byIago first getting him fired. Then, under the guise of friendship, Iago suggests that Cassio ask Desdemonafor help in getting reinstated. This is an ingenius move on as his part, as Cassio must pur ... rsue Desdemona'shelp behind Othello's back. Roderigo is manipulated by Iago's telling him to pursue Desdemona, eventhough Desdemona is already married. Although this is a blatent lie on Iago's part, a ...

(3 pages) 136 0 4.1 Feb/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Othello

all that he seems when he says,'I am not what I am' (I,i). He appears to help Roderigo, a suitor to Desdemona, whohas run off with Othello, the Moorish general of the Venetian army. Iago hatesOthello ... bout stealing his daughter. Then they all went and saw the Duke. Othello defendshimself and asks if Desdemona can testify on the behalf of him. Othello tells howthat the only 'witchcraft' he used were ...

(3 pages) 138 0 5.0 Jan/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Othello

ilitary and is well respected. His valiant personality, is what draws people to him, as it does for Desdemona. The senators value him and hear what he says when he speaks. This is shown here by one of ... ntrol even when he is being accused of witchcraft during the first encounter with the senators when Desdemona's father confronts him about see his daughter.'Most potent, grave, and reverend signors,My ...

(6 pages) 263 0 4.7 Feb/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Othello Movie Critique

urs long and stars an excellent cast. The movie stars Laurence Fishburne as Othello, Irene Jacob as Desdemona. Also, Kenneth Branagh as Iago, who is known for his roles in other Shakespeare plays. Oth ... akespeare plays. Othello is about the Moor of Venice, who falls in love with a woman by the name of Desdemona and they get married. Everything seems to be going great for the couple until the seeds of ...

(8 pages) 205 2 4.3 May/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays

Blindness to reality is one of the characteristics of Shakespeare's tragic heroes. How is this blindness exemplified in Othello's case?

acclaimed for his many conquests throughout the land. He also shows greatness through his love for Desdemona.But that I love the gentle Desdemona,I would not my unhoused free conditionPut into circum ... ello has an unpleasant encounter with Brabantio, regarding his elopement with Brabantio's daughter, Desdemona. However, before anything could happen, Othello said:Hold your hands, both of you of my in ...

(4 pages) 125 0 3.5 May/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

(Shakespeare's Othello) How important do you think Venice is, in the play Othello? The last paprgraph certainly needs work. I wrote this last year, and received a C for it, which is mediocre.

ntend to go to Senator Brabantio's home and inform him of the recent marriage between his daughter, Desdemona and Othello."Do, with timorous accent and dire yell."Iago - one of the officers is no frie ... cist.A vast number of the characters try to use Othello's colour against him, with the exception of Desdemona, who sees Othello as a person, not a colour.Othello and Desdemona were married in secret i ...

(2 pages) 96 1 3.0 Oct/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Who is the main character in Shakespeare's Othello? Othello or Iago?

planning of bringing an end to Othello. Up to the point where the Duke acknowledges the validity of Desdemona's love towards Othello, Shakespeare portrays Othello as a complete outsider of the society ... n after his rise as general. Then how is it that he gains power? How is it that he wins the love of Desdemona? It can only be logically explained as due to his bravery, strength, and ability as a sold ...

(3 pages) 158 0 4.4 Jan/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

'Othello' by William Shakespere. Explore the character and role of Iago in 'Othello', focusing particularly on his dramatic impact in Act 3 Scene 3.

ing to be more powerful, not caring about whom he hurts in the process. He tells Othello lies about Desdemona and includes Cassio. Roderigo and Emilia in his plotting. Everything goes according to pla ... audience envisage he is like a puppet master holding all the stings with Othello, Cassio, Roderigo, Desdemona and Emilia vulnerably hanging at the end.Iago is part of a tradition of ?Machiavellian? st ...

(11 pages) 234 0 2.8 Jan/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

In William Shakespeare's, "Othello", the villain, Iago, achieved dominance over others to prevail by using the wrath of evil to dominate good.

to be an honorable soldier and a worthy leader. Othello's breakdown led in the murder of his wife, Desdemona, who represented the good in nature. The villain, Iago, provoked the evil contained in Oth ... iately taken advantage of Roderigo. Roderigo had paid Iago to enkindle a love match between him and Desdemona; yet, Iago had failed. Roderigo protests, "Iago, who hast had my purse As if the strings w ...

(5 pages) 65 0 3.5 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

An explanation about the soliloquies in Othello, the shakespearean play.

shed telling Roderigo, that he should go out and make some money so he can buy gifts for the lovely Desdemona.Thus do I ever make my fool my purse:For I mine own gain'd knowledge should profane,If I w ... s trust at the same time as making a profit by keeping the gifts Roderigo has works hard to buy for Desdemona."I hate the Moor" is the next words spoken, and does not have any of those normal tricky S ...

(4 pages) 56 2 3.3 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Do you think Shakespeare made Othello's character believable? Explain why Othello, such a smart man, could be so easily fooled by Iago.

fear. Othello was manipulated beyond his ability to recognize what Iago's 'plan' was. His love for Desdemona, jealousy and insecurities most likely clouded his ability to percieve what was really goi ... reme jealously could target and destroy something as pure and beautiful as the love Othello had for Desdemona. It is quiet tragic that such jealousy could destroy such a great and powerful military le ...

(2 pages) 88 0 4.2 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare