What do other characters, besides Othello think of him? Othello was one of William Shakespeare's greatest plays ever written, and arguably one of the greatest stories ever told. While having many parallels to Romeo and Juliet, another of Shakespeare's great writings, they couldn't be further apart in terms of characters. One character in particular , Iago who is the antagonist of the story plays a very important , sinister role in the lives of Othello and Desdemona. Iago who many people perceived to be an honest man when it couldn't be further from the truth and in Othello's cased it proved to be a deadly mistake for trusting him.
After being tricked by Don John into thinking that Hero is unfaithful to Claudio, by witnessing Hero (actually Margaret) having an affair with Borachio, Don Pedro and Claudio are determined to embarrass Hero in front of the whole crowd at the wedding. Upset and angered that his friend has been betrayed, Don Pedro exclaims, “What should I speak? I stand dishonour’d, that have gone about to link my dear friend to a common stale” (Shakespeare 48-49). At this point in the play, the reader has already seen multiple examples of how Don Pedro’s acts of kindness towards his close friend have gone horribly wrong. Don Pedro’s loyalty towards his friend Claudio has portrayed him as an insensitive character regarding his comments about Hero.
Despite Duncan’s major flaw of over-trusting certain individuals, he was definitely a good king. If he wanted something done, is will to be a successful king drove him to accomplish the task. He strived for excellence throughout his appearance in the play, and he was able to put together a militia that squashed a rebellion. If Duncan was not the king of
When Romeo complains about his love towards Rosaline, Mercutio tells him to stop moaning about it “If love be rough with you, be rough with love; Prick love for pricking, and you beat love down” (Romeo and Juliet Act: 1 Scene: 4). Mercutio is also hostile towards female sexuality in general for example when he is fooling around with the nurse or when he describes Rosaline’s body. Mercutio´s dislike towards the female genre could be said to be signs of being misogynist (women hater). His sexual jokes are all were the play. Mercutio is essential to the play he is the Prince´s kinsman, but above all he is Romeo´s best friend and his intimate.
“The moor...black ram...thick lips...” In the beginning of the play Othello is so confident in Desdemona’s love for him that he would give his own life if she said otherwise. He says, “Let your sentence even fall upon my life.” Othello’s confidence in his marriage is wavered when Iago tells Othello, Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio. Although Othello is reluctant and hesitant to believe Iago’s accusations his doubt is confirmed when he finds Cassio in possession of the handkerchief he once gave Desdemona. Although Iago is duplicitous and devious in his ways, Othello allows his confidence to be easily undermined. This leads audiences to believe that although Othello is perhaps overly confident in his military abilities, he is has a degree of insecurity in his personal relationships.
To others, he is a talented actor, as they are completely fooled by his façade of honesty. He appears humble to Desdemona, when he implies that he is not intelligent ‘but indeed my invention comes from my pate as birdlime does from frieze’. To Othello, he appears truthful, hiding his malicious intent. He appears to offer kindly advice, deceiving Othello utterly. This is evident from Othello's periodical exclamation of trust-‘kind and honest Iago’.
In addition, in 3.1 Romeo murdered Tybalt to avenge the death of Mercutio by saying “Either thou or I, or both, must go with him.” (3.1. line 129). This implies that Romeo held a grudge against Tybalt for killing his own friend. This grudge motivated Romeo to kill Tybalt which then motivated Paris to fight Romeo in 5.3. This cycle of hatred between the two families is also what caused the fight scene in 1.1 where the Capulets and Montagues saw each other, then spat rude comments at each other
This downfall started the path of him becoming a tragic hero. The fact that he knows what he did and that he realizes his mistakes is what makes him a tragic hero. He also confessed to his wife, and the court about Abigail, and how he had committed adultery with her. This was the major action that made him become a tragic hero. Atticus is the main character in To Kill a Mockingbird.
This essay will discuss and highlight Othellos character and actions.There will be a contrast made between Othello at the beginning of the play and his downfall throughout the play. As seen in the play Othello’s love for Desdemona is an intense deep love. This is proven when Barbanzio (Desdemonas father) accuses Othello of using witchcraft to make her fall in love with him. Othello responds saying “The trust, the office i do hold of you not only take away but let your sentence even all upon my life”. Here he is saying that is Desdemona claims that her fathers accusations are right then they may not only take his position buth is life included.
Othello Literature essay Iago’s honest betrayal has left Othello pondering over Desdemona’s faithfulness. Believing the words of “his most honest” friend, Othello is easily succumbs to his insinuations of his wife, Desdemona being unfaithful. Othello’s loss of faith begins when he starts to believe Iago “his most honest” friend, who tells him that Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio. Unknowingly he was falling into Iago’s plan. Iago tells to Othello “every man who is married has an unfaithful wife.