characters in the novel carefully consider the consequences of their thoughts and actions in regards to their reputation and honour, making sure that they appear noble even when their actions are irrational and selfish. Such an example is shown when Iago appears to be simply stating the obvious about Desdemona, instead of manipulating Othello to believe his own fears. Othello is dictated by his desire to live up to his reputation, achieved through years of being a general in Venice. Reputation, used
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much resistance. However Emilia is also in the same social position as desdemona, being a woman in this era. She is often perceived as a stronger willed woman than Desdemona, as she does eventually speak up for what she wanted to say. Quote. However Iago did try to stop her, even pulling his sword on her, and this is the first time we have seen a woman strongly stand up for what she wants to say. This proves the lower position of women in society as woman rarely spoke up. EEMMA - Race is a theme
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Othello 总共5个人：Othello,Desdemona,Emilia,Iago，Montatno Voice over: Othello looked very angry and grumpy, it’s a sure sign of distrust. So he decided to kill his wife. And no one can stop him. Emilia: You dont look well .What’s wrong with you, madam? Desdemona: I had a dream.He has changed, changed. Emilia: Sorry, madam, I can’t clear you. Who? Desdemona: Oh,My lord, my husband. My honey Othello. (Othello上) Othello: Emilia，you have finished your work, you can go now. Emilia: Yes, my lord.
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the play moves on. Early on in the play we are introduced to Iago, also known as the Ensign, he is a bitter, nasty, diabolical person, who hates everything that he is, and will stop at nothing to become the general of the Venetian Army. He feels that no one but himself is deserving of this prestigious and honorable title. He realises to get to Othello, he must take his lieutenant out; Cassio. As the play moves on we start to notice that Iago starts to plant these small seeds everywhere, and every day
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Shakespeare’s play ‘Othello’, Iago who is the main villain in the film uses his manipulative language to deceive other characters in such a way that it makes him both a powerful and persuasive figure. His understanding of the individuals around him and their desires lets him engage in this deceitfulness even more and persuade individuals with his lies and scheming stories. In Act 1 scene 1, the audience is straight away immersed into the action of the play. In this scene Iago already starts to manipulate
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“I nothing, but to please his fantasy,” (Norton Ed., 2157) referring to Iago, as she snatches up Desdemona’s handkerchief in order to give it to her husband. Such a line seems uncharacteristically submissive compared to the Emilia of later on, but it also shows her intriguing devotion to her husband who seems to care nothing for her. She does not trust Iago entirely though, as she tries to take the handkerchief back when Iago cannot explain why he wants it. Of course, the man is easily able to overpower
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though he is not a native of the country. Although, Othello is powerful he is very trusting of those people around him. Iago, the villain of the story, takes advantage of Othello’s trustful nature and uses his trustfulness to drive Othello mad. We are not sure why Iago wants to drive Othello mad, but we believe it is because Iago was passed over for the job of general of Venice. Iago uses Desdemona the wife of Othello to drive him crazy. He makes Othello believe that Desdemona has been sleeping around
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Venice, in the midst of an argument between Roderigo and Iago. A. The rich Roderigo has been paying Iago to help him in his suit to Desdemona, but he has seen no progress. 1. Desdemona has married Othello, a general whom Iago serves as ensign. 2. Iago declares that he hates Othello because of his recent promotion of Michael Cassio to the post of lieutenant. 3. Iago only pretends to follow Othello but secretly hates him. B. Iago advises Roderigo to spoil Othello’s marriage by rousing
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with this statement? Othello’s downfall is a result of his many flaws being played upon by Shakespeare’s most unforgiving, infamous villain; Iago. Accordingly, it is a combination of Iago’s efforts and cunning traps as well as Othello’s jealous, irrational nature that ultimately lead to Othello’s downfall. Othello’s blind trust and faith in Iago allows Iago to easily set moral traps designed to weaken Othello as a person. These manipulate his mind to the brink of insanity and in turn negatively overshadow
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Iago’s evil is his utter lack of convincing motivation for his actions. In the beginning , Iago claims to be angry at Othello for having passed him over for the position of lieutenant but, this motivation does not stay constant throughout the play. At the end of Act I, Iago states that he thinks Othello slept with his wife, Emilia, “It is thought abroad that ’twixt my sheets / He has done my office” Iago again states his motivation for revenge again saying “wife for wife” explaining that he wants
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