othello
The reputations of the main characters in Shakespeare's Othello are very important in what makes this story such a tragedy. Reputation is so important in the play because it gives the readers insight into characters and allows for character manipulation and the tragedy of Othello to unfold. Othello's reputation among the citizen's of Venice is one of a great and respected fighter and military man. While Othello has done many good things to build a reputation in Venice, as his story goes he destroys his it with few actions. The first of Othello's bad choices is his elopement with Brabantio's daughter Desdemona. While Barbantio is certain Othello stole Desdemona by using witchcraft, "That thou hast practisted on her with foul charms, Abused her delicate youth with drugs or minerals That weakens the motion." he calls on the Senate and Duke to discipline Othello for his actions. As Othello tells the Duke how he wooed Desdemona with stories of fighting on the battle field "She loved me for the dangers I had passed And I loved her that
One of the first signs that Iago gives the reader that he is not as loyal and trust worthy as he seems is when he and his friend Roderigo go to Barbanito's home to inform him that his daughter Desdemona has run off and married Othello, the moor without his knowledge or approval. This is how Iago conceals his devilish intentions and organizes his plan to destroy Cassio and Othello's lives. " While he does not have any proof that these feelings and actions are true he does not appear to care he needs reasons to justify what he is doing to Othello and Cassio. Desdemona is called in to the senate to _____ Othello's account of what has happened. she did pity them" the Duke replies to Barbantio that "I think this tale would win my daughter too". Iago has a sound reputation with all the characters in the play as Othello's ensign or right hand man. I know if't be true, But I for mere suspicion in that kind Will hold it for surety. As the play goes on Iago makes a reference's that Othello has slept with his wife Emilia "I hate the Moor And it is thought abroad that twixt my sheets He's done my office. While Iago never comes out and tells the other characters of his plans he does not outright lie either. " Iago proceeds to Othello's to inform him that Barbanito is looking for him and knows he has just married his daughter Desdemona. >>>As the play begins Iago is complaining that he has been denied a promotion by Othello which had been given to Michael Cassio whom in Iago opinion was far less deserving of it then he >>>>. Cassio, Othello's lieutenant is a very well educated man with a good reputation among the Venetian people, but has never fought in a war.
Common topics in this essay:
Barbanito Iago,
Senate Duke,
Shakespeare's Othello,
Cassio Othello's,
Michael Cassio's,
Cassio Florentine,
Barbantio Othello,
Roderigo Barbanito's,
Cassio Iago,
Iago Othello's,
daughter desdemona,
othello's reputation,
cassio othello's,
michael cassio,
barbanito iago,
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