Shakespeares Othello - Iago and Othello :: GCSE English Literature Coursework

Iago and Othello In Shakespeares Othello, the character Iago, Othellos lieutenant, is the character of all the tragedy which comes to pass as the play progresses. Iago is the antagonist of the play, just now rather than being the direct foe to the tragic hero, Iago is a manipulator, opponent Othello not directly but finished other characters whom he tricks into playing for him. In the first guesswork of the play, Iago gives the auditory modality warning that he is not all that he seems when he says, I am not what I am. (I,i,65) He is first seen in this scene appearing to help Roderigo, a suitor to Desdemona, who has run off with Othello, the Moresque general of the Venician army. Iago hates Othello for another reason. sooner of choosing him to be his lieutenant, Othello chose Cassio, another foreigner, and relegated Iago to the position of his ancient. When Roderigo asks why Iago continues to serve Othello, in pain of how the general has treated him, Iago replies, I ascert ain him to serve my turn upon him. (I,i,42) He goes on to give an example of how he intends to serve him, by playing like the perfect servant, while on the Q.T. enriching himself, and later says, In bonding him, I follow but myself. (I,i,58) From this, iodine might think that he is still fairly straightforward in his plans, that he merely intends to brand Othello at some later date. However, in the third scene, he shows the auditory sense his ability to manipulate people, when he convinces Roderigo to follow him to Cyprus and to bring all of his money, presumably to win back Desdemona. After Roderigo has odd to do what Iago has suggested, Iago says, Thus do I ever make my brand my purse. (I,iii,37 y9) Later, in Act IV, we watch that Roderigo has been giving jewels to Iago to give to Desdemona, which Iago, it is implied, has sold for his suffer uses. Thus, it is seen that Iago is merely using Roderigo to set ahead his own ends, just as he said he was only serving Othello to serve himself. Also at the end of the third scene, Iago sets forward his plan to take Cassios position, by say Othello that his lieutenant . . . is too beaten(prenominal) with his wife. (I,iii,402) It also comes out in this manner of speaking that he suspects Othello of committing adultery with his wife.Shakespeares Othello - Iago and Othello GCSE English Literature CourseworkIago and Othello In Shakespeares Othello, the character Iago, Othellos lieutenant, is the cause of all the tragedy which comes to pass as the play progresses. Iago is the antagonist of the play, but rather than being the direct opponent to the tragic hero, Iago is a manipulator, opposing Othello not directly but through other characters whom he tricks into acting for him. In the first scene of the play, Iago gives the audience warning that he is not all that he seems when he says, I am not what I am. (I,i,65) He is first seen in this scene appearing to help Roderigo, a suitor to Desdemona, who has ru n off with Othello, the Moorish general of the Venician army. Iago hates Othello for another reason. Instead of choosing him to be his lieutenant, Othello chose Cassio, another foreigner, and relegated Iago to the position of his ancient. When Roderigo asks why Iago continues to serve Othello, in spite of how the general has treated him, Iago replies, I follow him to serve my turn upon him. (I,i,42) He goes on to give an example of how he intends to serve him, by acting like the perfect servant, while secretly enriching himself, and later says, In pursual him, I follow but myself. (I,i,58) From this, one might think that he is still fairly straightforward in his plans, that he merely intends to betray Othello at some later date. However, in the third scene, he shows the audience his ability to manipulate people, when he convinces Roderigo to follow him to Cyprus and to bring all of his money, presumably to win back Desdemona. After Roderigo has left to do what Iago has suggested, I ago says, Thus do I ever make my fool my purse. (I,iii,37 y9) Later, in Act IV, we find that Roderigo has been giving jewels to Iago to give to Desdemona, which Iago, it is implied, has sold for his own uses. Thus, it is seen that Iago is merely using Roderigo to further his own ends, just as he said he was only serving Othello to serve himself. Also at the end of the third scene, Iago sets forth his plan to take Cassios position, by telling Othello that his lieutenant . . . is too familiar with his wife. (I,iii,402) It also comes out in this speech that he suspects Othello of committing adultery with his wife.