There is a list of victims of Iago: Othello, Desdemona, Cassio, Roderigo, and his wife, Emilia. These do not explain Iago’s hatred for the general in full. He claims that he is upset with Cassio for taking the lieutenant position, with Othello for allegedly sleeping with his wife and becoming the general, despite the race. What’s interesting, Iago never provides solid motivation for his actions. Such Iago’s character traits, like charm and honesty – Honest Iago – when driven by jealousy and desire for revenge, make his evil plots easier to come true. Shakespeare presented him as a collection of puzzles as he is an artist of evil.
Iago is the central character and Othello’s villain. She’s loyal to her husband, even deathbed, as she finds it unbearable to think that her husband turned against her. She wasn’t aware that Othello suspected her of infidelity, as the thought would’ve never crossed her mind. She asked Emilia if it was possible that a woman cheated on her husband. However, the reader could track some naivety in the character of Desdemona when it came to marital relationships. With her dying breath, she blames herself for the abuse from Othello’s side.ĭesdemona was, literally, into her husband. She insists on her innocence until the very end. Desdemona was an adventurous and independent woman, but after verbal and physical abuse, she becomes passive. However, Iago’s evil plot and Othello’s jealousy ruined it. In the beginning, they loved and respected each other. Throughout the play, Othello and Desdemona’s relationships were going through some changes, and so was she. To add more, she rebels against the Venetian society, where interracial marriages were frowned upon. She rebels against her father and does not marry a white man of choice. Even though he is a nobleman, he is a Moor, an outsider. She refuses to marry any of the rich Venetian men. The love for Othello makes her take many risks. Killing myself, to die upon a kiss.” (Act 5 Scene 2) 👩🏼 Desdemonaĭesdemona is a young, beautiful, bold, and independent woman. “I kissed thee ere I killed thee: no way but this,
Of one that loved not wisely but too well.” (Act 5 Scene 2) When you shall these unlucky deeds relate, “I have done the state some service, and they know’t. That we can call these delicate creatures oursĪnd not their appetites! I had rather be a toad That chamberers have, or for I am declined She loved me for the dangers I had passed,Īnd I loved her that she did pity them.” (Act 1 Scene 3)Īnd have not those soft parts of conversation
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I should but teach him how to tell my story,Īnd that would woo her. She thankedĪnd bade me, if I had a friend that loved her, She wished she had not heard it, yet she wished
She swore, in faith, twas strange, ’twas passing She gave me for my pains a world of sighs. However, the main character is eager to think that she is indeed unfaithful. Iago manipulates Othello into believing that his wife has cheated, yet never provides any actual proof. Just the certainty that his wife betrayed him made the protagonist judge and execute Desdemona. Othello is a military man, active in his actions. His insecurities make it easy for Iago to persuade him in Desdemona’s infidelity. However, when it comes to managing love and marriage, he’s inexperienced. Desdemona is the angel who brought love to Othello’s life. Othello grew up in slavery and danger, and he’s used to the battlefield. She sees right through it, and they both get involved in the secret marriage. Othello shares his life story with Desdemona. While white meant honor and innocence, black was guilt and wickedness.
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When Othello (character) was referred to as black, others meant not only his skin but the concept of color symbolism. Othello is constantly referred to as “Moor.” He is black among all the white people.
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