Othello
In the play, Othello, by Shakespeare, villainous character, Iago, schemes to bring Othello's happiness to an end. Iago conspires to have Othello turn against his comrade, Cassio, and try to kill him for his misdeeds against Desdamona. Iago arises Othello's feelings and emotions towards Desdamona by feeding on Othello's great pride in Desdamona's devotion to Othello. By doing this, Othello begins to doubt his point of view on what Desdamona is like and if she would really deceive Othello after all they have gone through in achieving acceptance in society as a married couple. "I do not think but Desdamona's honest." (line 255, Act III, scene iii) Iago uses the honesty and trust Othello has towards him so he may manipulate Othello to believe in everything he says about the rotten affair. "My lord, you know I love you. I think thou dost; and, for I know thou'rt full of love and honesty," (line 133-135, Act III, scene iii) Othello t
to manipulate Othello easily through taping into his irrational reasoning. Iago plays with Othello's reasoning to make Othello believe in false assumptions about Cassio's character to further rouse emotions. In the villainous plan to bring about Othello's downfall, Iago uses reverse psychology and flattery. Iago questions his evidence of the affair and rejects his assumptions of Cassio. "Why, then, I think Cassio's an honest man..." (line 148, Act III, scene iii) Iago suddenly changes his views about Cassio to use reverse psychology on Othello. Iago's sinister character has shown that he is a "smart" man that uses manipulation to get what he wants. By saying positive characteristics about Cassio, Othello falls into Iago's trap and further turns against Cassio. Iago uses flattery to assure Othello of Iago's honesty and integrity that Othello looks for in every man. "My lord, you know I love you." (line 133, Act III, scene iii
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Approximate Word count = 633
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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