Othello, the Moor of Venice

Iago (Othellos ensign) uses approve against Othello (general of the Venetian army) to cause him to experience jealousy. He non only utilizes the Moors recognise for Desdemona, but too his love for Iago and their friendship My lord, you know I love you(1. 3. 117) Funny enough, Iago gives warning to Othello of the very negative emotion that he hopes to inflict upon him (1. 3. 166). Oh beware, my lord, of jealousy it is the green-eyd monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on The first time that Iagos plan is seen is (3. 3. 33). Iago Ha I like not thatOthello What dost deoxyguanosine monophosphate say Iago Nothing my lord or if-Know not what. Othello Was not that Cassio parted from my wife Iago Cassio, my lord No, sure, I cannot think it, that would steal away so guilty-like, seeing you coming. He continues his manipulating of his friend (3. 3. 95). Iago Did Michael Cassio, when you wood my lady, know of your love Othello He did, from first too last why dost thou ask Iago But fo r a satisfaction of my thought no further harm. Othello Why of thy thought, Iago Iago I did not think he had been aquatinted with her. Othello O, yes and went between us very oft.See how he makes it almost seem as though Othello discovered this out on his own and Iago seems as a mere friend when the obtain is made. Iagos true nature is seen at this point. Iago refers to himself as a devil, but to say that he is bad because he is bad doesnt explain why he is repeatedly explains himself to himself. Your honest friend is one who is always in that respect for you and who will always tell you the truth. Iago has a reputation for honesty and uses it for dishonest purposes. His nature is ugly in the way that compares others to animals, especially when referring to their sexuality.Othello is a military man who is often looked at with respect in this category. However, when taken away from the military eye where he offers so ofttimes safety, he is constantly mentioned by his colorize in a degrading way. Brabantio, Desdemonas father uses Moor as a derogatory name for Othello, but Othello is called other things, including my lord and general.. After the first both scenes of the play, Othellos color is rarely mentioned, so we may close up that when the play is seen Othellos blackness always makes him different from everyone else.Reference to him as the Moor emphasized that difference, but it is emphasized in other ways, as well. He is strong and firm in character but also has a loving side where Desdemona ( Othellos wife, Brabantios daughter) comes into play. He came from a loving female parent and father which was mentioned in the brilliance of the handkerchief In Shakespeares time regard was though to be one of a womans primary values, and Desdemona thinks herself to be as obedient, but as in the case with her father, she seems to have her own interpretation of what that means. She is beautiful, both in body and spirit.Its not something she mentions, or even s eems to be aware of, buy it affects how others treat her and think of her. Desdemona spends much(prenominal) of her time making a case, for herself, for Cassio, and finally for Othello. Iagos devilish character is seen throughout the play. Towards the end of scene two in which Iago brings about Cassios downfall, he persuades Cassio to appeal to Desdemona, and plans to make Othello believe that Caossio and Desdemona are having an affair. Then he says, By the mass, tis morningPleasure and action make the hours seem short (2. 3. 378-379).In other words, hes been having so much fun during his busy night, so the time has just flown by. In the last scene of the play, after Iagos subversiveness has been proven, Othello says to Lodovico, Will you, I pray, demand that demi-devilWhy he hath thus ensnared my soul and body (5. 2. 300-302). Iagos reply is famous. He says, want me nothing what you know, you knowFrom this time forth I never will speak word. (5. 2. 303-304). Iago is ready and u nbidden to explain himself to Othello,Roderigo, and to us. So then why does he choose to silence himself now Maybe he cant think of another lie.In the characterization of Othello, no one describes him best than his wife and ominous victim. In the Venetian Senate, Othello tells the story of how he and Desdemona fell in love. Brabantio urges that Othello used magic and drugs on Desdemona, and that she be brought to testify he says to her, Do you perceive in all this noble companyWhere most you owe obedience (1. 3. 179-180). In reply, Desdemona affirms her indebtedness to her father, who gave her tone and education, but asserts that she has a higher duty to Othello, because he is her preserve.She says, My noble father, I do perceive here a divided duty To you I am bound for life and education My life and education both do learn me how to respect you you are the lord of duty I am hitherto your daughter but heres my husband, and so much duty as my mother showd to you, preferring you before her father, so much I challenge that I may profess due to the Moor, my lord. (1. 3. 180-189). save in the act, she says, My hearts subdued even to the very flavor of my lord Saw Othellos visage in his mind, and to his honor and his valiant parts did I my soul and fortunes consecrate. 1. 3. 250-254).Subdued means in harmony with and Othellos quality is both his character and his profession as a warrior. Desdemona asserting that she is very much like her husband and belongs with him, even in war. She shows tat she understands and rejects the bigotry that is directed at him. A persons visage is his face, and she understands that most Europeans experience black to be ugly, but she saw past his face to his honor and courage, which she adores. Her charter is well set forth here as beautiful both inside and out.