Shakespeare at first characterizes Iago as jealous and devious. For example, in Shakespeare’s use of monologue in the quote, "To get his[Cassio's] place, and plume up my will/In double knavery-How, How?- Let's see/After some time to abuse Othello's ear/That he[Cassio] is too familiar with his wife./He hath a person and a smooth dispose/To be suspected; framed to make women false," (1.3.403-408) he shows Iago's initial plan is to just make Othello believe that Desdemona and Cassio are together so that Iago can take Cassio's spot as lieutenant. Through Iago's monolouge, it is shown that Iago's initial intention was not to commit horrendous crimes like murder but rather just to get Cassio and Desdemona arrested and slander their reputation. Even though ruining someone's reputation shows some degree of sinisterness, it is nowhere close to the odious crime of murder which Iago does eventually commit. This shows that Iago is a rogue at the beginning of the play that simply wants to replace Cassio and not murder him.
"As a protagonist, Hamlet has many flaws that contribute to his downfall." In what ways is Hamlet an antihero? An antihero is the 'hero' or 'heroine' of a play or novel that has negative qualities that separates him or her from a typical hero such as Superman. In William Shakespeare's Hamlet, the protagonist, Hamlet is depicted as an anti hero. He has the good traits and flaws of a typical hero such as loyalty and intelligence.
In “In following him, I follow but myself”, Iago reveals his plan to Roderigo and shows his deception and malicious deceit to Othello. Iago’s malicious acts of jealous are also motivated by the fear of the fragility of his reputation, so he sets out to protect what he has wired vigorously to achieve. “I hate the Moor.” Iago confesses to the audience in his soliloquy. And it is thought abroad that “He’s done my office. I know not if’t be true”.
Shakespeare uses Iago as the character that is gifted with the art of persuasion and deception as Shakespeare has allowed him to deceive the gullible character of Roderigo. Iago seems to have the power to make a character feel worthless and depressed “It is silliness to live when to live is torment.” But by letting Iago’s character have soliloquies it allows the audience to get to know the motives behind what Iago is doing “He hath a daily beauty in his life that makes me ugly and besides the Moor may unfold me to him.” When it says ‘He hath a daily beauty in his life’ I believe Shakespeare is talking about Michael Cassio just generally having a happy life. Shakespeare also lets Iago show a small bit of concern for himself in the quote when he says ‘And besides the Moor may unfold me to him’. He may be showing concern because may get
This is exactly what Iago wants to happen to the Othello. He realizes jealousy is the key to destroying him. To awaken this jealousy in Othello, Iago first warns him of it (Godfrey 1). Iago says to Othello, “it is the green eyed monster which doth mock that meat is fed on” (3, 3, 196-197). Granted that Iago is just simply warning Othello of what jealousy will do to someone; we must take into consideration that for Iago to give this advice, he must have some experience in jealousy.
He is so prideful that, rather than conduct a more intensive investigation or entertain thoughts of forgiveness, he chooses to kill Desdemona when Iago presents (false) evidence of her unfaithfulness. Certainly, it is tragedy at its finest when he discovers that he has killed the love of his life based on untrue allegations, and must face her death at hand with his own terrible arrogance, as well as the societal repercussions of his deed. Othello’s tragedy begins a foreshadowing of the events to come, when Iago woos Roderigo with the thought of
Ralph was upset because the fire had gone out. “There was lashings of blood,” said Jack, laughing and shuddering, you should have seen it!”(69) This quote is an example of how the boys were violent throughout the book, and became progressively more deranged. The boys hunted and killed a pig, when Jack explained that the head of the beast was to be a gift to the beast. “Jack spoke loudly. This head is for the beast.
Lear's tragedy is made in the foolish decision that his pride drives him to in Act I scene 1, and he is distinct from the tragic hero of Macbeth in the nature of his tragic flaw and in the fact that throughout the play he is only surrounded by characters who love him, support him and want what is best for him. This is of course in sharp contrast to Lady Macbeth.
This is also another reason for why jealousy is related to the colour green. ‘Begot upon itself’. ‘Begot’ means give rise to; bring about. In other words, Shakespeare is saying jealousy brings itself around; it rises by its own, just like a beastly monster that comes around by itself. ‘Feeds on itself’ means that jealousy eats itself, makes itself worse.
Down strumpet!” exemplifies the victimization of Desdemona. Shakespeare uses imperative statements; “out” and “down” demonstrate Othello’s sharp tone due to his rage caused by Iago’s manipulation. Othello commands Desdemona as you would to a disobedient animal, victimising her by putting her in a position where she knows the truth yet she is muted as she still loves and cares for Othello too much that she can’t disrespect him The word “strumpet” suggests that the drastic change in Othello has affected and determined the loss of respect for Desdemona.”Down”.This suggest that in return, As the extract progresses, Othello’s language deteriorates dramatically into a vulgar tone. “Strumpet”- The fact that this name calling is done using exclamatives implies Othello’s rage towards his wife which victimises Desdemona and has given up beating around the bush and is now willing to confront Desdemona’s actions in order for her to admit it.Shakespeare uses this to show how life was for an inferior woman in comparison to a man in the Jacobean era. Shakespeare has presented Desdemona as a victim to emphasise on how women were expected to be docile.