of war and a man of great pride and courage. The other main

characters in the play all form their own opinions of him and as the

play continues, his character begins to deteriorate and become less

noble. Chronologically through the play Othello's character changes

from a flawless military leader, to become a murderer. Also as the

play progresses, the other characters in the play change their

opinions of Othello which causes the plot to happen the way it did.

Throughout the first act of the play, Othello was shown as

many different characters depending on who was speaking. Iago

complains of Othello's pride and "bombast circumstance" and is angered

by the appointment of Cassio, and educated military theoretician of

Florence to lieutenant, instead of himself. Although he knows Othello

is a proud man, his open and trusting nature in the beginning of the

play will be eroded by the conclusion of the plot. As Iago is

speaking to Brabantio about Othello, he uses the term "white ewe" to

represent Desdemona, and "black ram" when referring to Othello. By

using these terms, it shows that he is trying to give a b

this gave no help to her life. She died because Othello was a pawn in

Moor, and his jealousy of Cassio in his first soliloquy and also

shunned all of the suitors sent to her. This entire scene helps to

"beast." The last act of the play allows the characters to express

establish Othello as an alert and composed leader. Later in this act,

political practice. He wishes to appease Desdemona by doing this but

also deteriorated along with his character.

love and not a conjured magic. Iago also suspects Othello of having

or even seem to care whether or not his suspicions have any foundation

their initial opinions because of Othello's obvious attitude change,

but she does not sway her love and devotion from him. She does

Desdemona's motives. As a reader, you can see that Othello's capacity

Othello into anger against Brabantio, but Othello does not take the

characters react to Othello's lifestyle changes. Even though he must

bait. He feels that he (Brabantio) may do his worst because Othello

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