the following statement made by Iago: "I follow him to serve my turn upon him" (1.1.9). When Iago says this‚ he reveals that he serves Othello for the sole purpose of plotting his revenge. Iago begins by starting disagreements between Othello and Brabantio (Desdemona’s father). Iago tells Othello that Desdemona went out with a “black ram” and committed undesirable acts. As time goes on‚ Iago begins to realize that he is becoming stuck inside of his lies when he causes a strengthened hatred toward Othello
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Othello‚ a great tragedy written by William Shakespeare was written in Shakespeare’s great tragic period along with Hamlet. Othello was a play first performed by the King’s Men on November 1‚ 1604 at the court of King James I. The story revolves around its two main characters: Othello‚ a general in the Venetian army and Iago an unfaithful commissioned officer. A commissioned officer or an ensign is the lowest rank in the army‚ which is how this whole feud started. Iago gains a strong hate for Othello
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Through multiple time periods racism has proved to demote multiple races through multiple novels‚ the authors depict their time periods and their ideas of how it impacts the people around them. During different time periods there have been multiple different terms used to show the multiple different racial slurs within literature‚ as Huckleberry Finn uses a severely racist and downgrading term through the novel to degrade black people over 200 times. Later the authors of literature use the term ‘people
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One of the main aspects explored through Shakespeare’s Othello are the intense relationships which exist through human values such as jealousy and ambition. The way these themes are used to drive the plot forward and give purpose to the interactions at the core of the play allow for Othello to resonate even with contemporary society. Almost every character is deeply involved with another‚ creating a web of both lies and betrayal; two such relationships are those between Othello and Desdemona‚ and
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Othello is getting married to Desdemona Iago is doing everything he can to stir up trouble to negatively affect Othello. Iago‚ who is at Brabantio’s house‚ is waking him in the middle of the night to informing him that his daughter had been stolen; “Brabantio! thieves! thieves! thieves! Look to your house‚ your daughter and your bags!” It is evident right from the start the Iago has it out for Othello and is going to make life hard for him. Another time where Iago acts in a way to get Othello into
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arise I say!” (Act 1‚ Scene 1) Here Iago is upset that a moor is with a white woman. So he tells Desdemona’s father about the relationship. But all throughout what he is saying he is making racial slurs. In response to this Desdemona’s father says “BRABANTIO: She‚ in spite of nature‚ Of years‚ of country‚ credit‚ every thing‚ To fall in love with what she fear’d to look on! It is a judgment maim’d and most imperfect That will confess perfection so could err Against all rules of nature.” (Act 1‚ Scene
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Othello‚ the Moor of Venice is a tragic play written by William Shakespeare. William Shakespeare is the greatest writer in the English language and the most well known dramatist in the world. Shakespeare wrote many well known plays and poems. Many of his plays have been considered some of the finest works in the English language‚ such as Hamlet‚ King Lear‚ Othello‚ and Macbeth (Wikipedia). His writing is so unique; he revolutionized the way of writing in English. Moreover‚ with a deep understanding
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Round characters are well developed with multiple meaning to their characters. Othello is a well-rounded character‚ and he is believable. Othello is a great general and has honor and respect of the people‚ but he doesn’t get the same respect from Brabantio which is Desdemona’s father who doesn’t’ approve of her marrying a Moor (black man). Othello is a man who is filled with jealousy and mistrust; he learns that his wife may be sleeping with another man. Anyone who has been in love has had this feeling
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Othello remains relevant to a modern audience through the human experiences of thematic issues such as jealousy‚ duty and honour‚ and racism. All three themes intertwine to convey the power and effect on different characters. Jealousy is used to highlight its immense self-destructive power‚ whilst duty and honour reflects the importance of one’s reputation. Racism is also present throughout the play‚ conveying the fears of being an outsider. Shakespeare successfully portrays these themes through
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Throughout Othello‚ imagery of war is used to build character. While talking to Othello’s father-in-law Brabantio‚ Iago has this to say about the General‚ “Though I do hate him as I do hell’s pains / Yet for necessity of present life‚ / I must show out a flag and sign of love‚ / Which is indeed but sign.” (I.i.152-155). He’ll “show out a flag”—like waving a peace sign—as a sign of his loyalty‚ despite actually intending to harm Othello. This illustrates early on in the play Iago’s two-faced personality
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