happily ever after. Therefore, act five of the play would be changed to a complete different story. In the opening of act 5, Rodrigo and Iago would still attempt to kill Cassio. This part of the play where Rodrigo ends up dying would stay the same because there has to be at least one death in the story. Iago would have still murdered him and wounded Iago in the leg without anyone knowing. Once Othello has heard the cries of Cassio screaming “murder, murder,” he then goes off to find his faithful
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of Othello. In the beginning of the play, Desdemona was a strong woman who defied traditional beliefs, but as the story continues, her strength is weakened, and her relationship with her husband falls apart. This is due to the fact that a man named Iago told lies to Othello about Desdemona’s faithfulness simply because he wanted to ruin their marriage. Othello is insecure about being an outsider and chooses to believe Iago's report that Desdemona is cheating on him rather than believe his wife is
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charming man, as demonstrated by being good-looking man. He possesses all the qualities that make a man popular among women and make women appealed to him indeed. In order to provoke Othello’s jealousy toward Cassio, Iago uses Cassio’s good appearance and manners to aid in his plan, Iago says:“a knave very voluble; no further conscious able/ than in putting on the mere from of civil and humane seeming「…」is handsome, young, and hath all those/ requisites in him that folly and green minds look after”(Shakespeare
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Africa, he has won this post by excellence in the field of war. Othello is characterized by his plainspoken, honest (perhaps even naïve) nature, which, together with his status as an outsider, leaves him vulnerable to the plots of his standard-bearer, Iago, to make him suspect his loyal wife, Desdemona, of infidelity. Othello is an outsider who is intelligent and confident in military matters but socially insecure. Many of Othello's insecurities are derived from his race and from the perception
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then realizes that he was wrong and that his trusted friend Iago has played him for a fool. Recognition again occurs in Act V.II. when Emilia hears Othello mentions the handkerchief, after he has killed Desdemona: "With that recognizance and pledge of love / Which I first gave her. I saw it in his hand; / It was a handkerchief, an antique token / My father gave my mother." (Othello, V.II. 221-224) Once Othello says this, Emilia knows that Iago is the person who set up Desdemona and Othello isn't the
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26/12/13 Othello, Review The National Theatre The Guardian The infamous ‘green-eyed monster’ is back with a vengeance in Hytner’s portrayal of Shakespeare’s Othello! In this tragic tale of trust, deceit and a magical handkerchief, the audience is treated to an interesting and excellent portrayal of Shakespeare’s Othello. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, this play takes a modern day approach, differentiating itself from previous re-enactments. In this interpretation, the cast is dressed in normal
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one of shakespeare’s masterpieces, we see Iago showing hatred towards Othello. "I hate the Moor. My cause is hearted", here Iago converses with Rodrigo about how much he hates Othello, and he would help him in his conquest to get Desdemona for his lustful desires. Rodrigo's previous intentions were to drink is sorrows away, since he was hit by the sad realization that Desdemona is taken and there is nothing he could do about it rather than drink. Iago saw this as an opportunity to manipulate him
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Cassio to Bianca shows that she was strong enough to live alone; therefore, she seemed different to people around her due to the society’s norms Bianca was described as a prostituteas a result of her independence. This was clear in act 5 scene1 when Iago insulted her telling her these rude words “This is the fruits of whoring…….. Go know of Cassio where he supped tonight,”(5.1.136) in addition, “O, did he so? I charge you go with me.” When it comes to Cassio she becomes a weak person. Bianca loved
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Venetian leader. Iago, Othello's ancient, and Cassio, Othello's fresh appointed lieutenant, accompany fictional character and Desdemona to Cyprus. Iago, angry as a result of fictional character failed to appoint him as general, uses Roderigo, Desdemona's admirer, to realize retribution on Cassio and fictional character. Iago manipulates Roderigo, Cassio, and fictional character by mistreatment their individual weaknesses as a catalyst to their downfall and supreme disgrace. Iago exploits Roderigo's
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someone in need. Othello is constantly trying to remind himself, and others that he is needed in their society. Although Othello is an outsider, he also has a weakness that will inevitably be the cause of his suicide. Othello struggles with trust and Iago uses this quality to his advantage. Soon, the death of Othello is the ending of the play and the ending of the life of one of the best characters Shakespeare ever created. Starting at the very first of the play, Othello is seen as an outsider in
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