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Othello

Date Submitted: 10/13/2004 04:39:29
Category: / Literature / English
Length: 2 pages (659 words)
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 …
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…every man. “My lord, you know I love you.” (line 133, Act III, scene iii) Also, Iago uses Othello’s racial differences to rouse Othello’s suspicions of Cassio. Iago brings up the issue of how a lady in that time period would prefer a man of her own age, race, and temperament. Othello’s racial background is thought to be on! e of the reasons why Desdamona is in an affair with Cassio. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**
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