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The whole conflict in the play is lead by jealousy. It is the most prominent theme in Othello. Iago manipulates Othello to try and destroy his life out of jealousy. He was angry that he did not get the role of lieutanent. Othello killed Desdemona and agreed to Iago killing Cassio because he was jealous. He believed that they were having an affair behind his back. The theme jealousy affects each character because it causes them to act irrationally. Out of their anger and jealousy, they perform acts such as murder. This carries the plot forward as it creates ongoing conflicts between different characters.

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Iago is one of the most manipulative and vile villains found in the play "Othello." His manipulative nature is the reason that tragedy fell in the lives of Othello and his wife, Desdemona. Although he is the villain, his brilliance must be accounted for. Iago is very intelligent, he figures out people's weaknesses and uses them to manipulate people to his advantage. He uses this technique throughout the play on various characters.

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Iago when Cassio was appointed to lieutenant instead of him

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Iago when Cassio was appointed to lieutenant instead of him

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“And I know my own worth well enough to know I deserve that position. But he wants to have things his own way, so he sidesteps the issue with a lot of military talk and refuses their request. “I’ve already chosen my lieutenant,” he says. And who does he choose? A guy who knows more about numbers than fighting!” (Act 1, Scene 1)

Iago became overwhelmed with jealousy when Cassio was chosen for the role of lieutenant, which he desired greatly, instead of himself. Out of anger, he admits his hatred for Othello and reveals his true intentions. He just wishes to use Othello to get to the top and then he will get rid of him as Othello will be of no use to Iago.

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Abisha Suthagaran - ENG 3U Tracking_ Iago

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“(to himself) Oh, you’re happy now, but I’ll ruin your happiness, for all my supposed honesty.” (Act 2, Scene 1)

Iago speaks to himself about his desire to ruin Othello's life. He will use anyone in order to get to that point, even Desdemona. He wants to ruin their life because of his jealousy and anger. He doesn't want them to have a good life.

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The Effect of Iago's Manipulation on Othello

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The Effect of Iago's Manipulation on Othello

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Abisha Suthagaran - ENG 3U Tracking_ Othello

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Although Iago uses a lot of psychological techniques, his actions also reveal a lot about himself and the lengths that he goes to in order to fulfill his hate towards Othello. Iago would go to any length, even murder to get to his end goal. Here are some examples of actions Iago has taken:

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"I follow him to serve my turn upon him." (Act 1, Scene 1)

Iago gives reasons for his actions and behaviours towards Othello. He addresses his hatred and the fake appearance that he puts on to make sure no one suspects anything from him. He basically summarizes his whole plan in this one sentence. His plan is to cause Othello's downfall just like Othello damaged Iago's reputation and ego when he rejected his request for lieutenant.

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"She did deceive her father, marrying you" (Act 3, Scene 3)

Iago uses his cunning ways to convince Othello that Desdemona is very much able of cheating and deceiving people just like she did to her father. This seemed to convince Othello as her father also said the same thing in the first act. Desdemona's father warned Othello that she could do the same thing to him.

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"Here, stand behind this bulk, straight will he come. Wear thy good rapier bare, and put it home. Quick, quick! Fear nothing. I’ll be at thy elbow. It makes us, or it mars us. Think on that, And fix most firm thy resolution." (Act 5, Scene 1)

Iago convinces Roderigo to murder Cassio by making it look like it is for a good cause. He In reality Iago couldn't care less if Roderigo died or got caught because he wasn't as much use to Iago as he was before.

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'Tis he. Oh, brave Iago, honest and just, That hast such noble sense of thy friend’s wrong! Thou teachest me. Minion, your dear lies dead, And your unblest fate hies." (Act 5, Scene 1)

In order to convince Othello that Iago is on his side as his faithful and loyal friend, he admits that he tried to murder Cassio just for Othello. Othello is touched by the action as if it is a normal thing to do. He even says that Iago helps him figure how to act which tells us how much of Iago's manipulation has actually gotten into Othello's mind. It has gotten to the point that Othello listens to and approves of anything Iago says and does.

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Othello appoints Cassio as his lieutenant instead of Iago. Iago gets very angry with his decision and plots against him to destroy his life. Desdemona's father finds out about the elopement of Othello and Desdemona via Iago and Roderigo. He completely disapproves of their marriage but reluctantly gives his blessings due to the Duke's pressure. Othello and the others are sent to Cyprus in order to fend off the Turks.

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Abisha Suthagaran - ENG 3U Act 1 Tracking_ Inciting Incident 

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“Oh, beware, my lord, of jealousy! It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock The meat it feeds on. That cuckold lives in bliss Who, certain of his fate, loves not his wronger, But, oh, what damnèd minutes tells he o'er Who dotes, yet doubts— suspects, yet soundly loves!” (Act 3, Scene 3)

Iago confronts Othello about a probability that Desdemona was cheating on him with Cassio. He tells Othello that he should be careful because jealousy is a monster that thrives on ruining people's lives. It is ironic because Iago's jealousy led him to a plan to ruin Othello's life yet he is trying to warn Othello about how dangerous jealousy can be.

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“As he shall smile, Othello shall go mad. And his unbookish jealousy must construe Poor Cassio’s smiles, gestures, and light behavior Quite in the wrong.” (Act 4, Scene 1)

Iago speaks to himself gleefully almost about his plan. He knows that it will succeed because Othello's jealousy has caused him to change. His anger will cause him to do something irrational. Iago admits to himself that he uses Cassio and his kind and respectful personality to turn Othello's life over.

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“If Cassio does remain He hath a daily beauty in his life That makes me ugly.” (Act 5, Scene 1)

While talking to himself about who is better to kill, Roderigo or Cassio, he agrees that Cassio is better to kill because he will be the one who causes more problems for him. He views Cassio as a superior person because of his kind personality and his good looks that women often fall for. This causes another conflict as Iago becomes jealous of Cassio. If Cassio remains alive, everyone will continue to favour Cassio over Iago.

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The Turks die in a storm at sea but everyone arrives at Cyprus by the time the news arrives. Iago forms a plan to frame Cassio and tell Othello that Desdemona was cheating on him. A party occurs to celebrate the victory and Othello's and Desdemona's marriage. Cassio gets drunk because of Iago's persistance and ends up harming someone. Othello fires Cassio from the role of lieutenant and Iago gives a suggestion that Cassio should ask Desdemona to help him get his job back.

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Abisha Suthagaran - ENG 3U Act 2 Tracking_ The Rising Action

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Desdemona tries to talk to Othello about rehiring Cassio but Othello refuses because of political issues. Iago convinces Othello that Cassio and Desdemona are cheating behind his back. Othello believes him. Iago gets promoted to lieutenant. Othello confronts Desdemona about the handkerchief who doesn't know what is going on. Cassio finds the handkerchief and gives it to Bianca, asking her to copy the embroidery.

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Abisha Suthagaran - ENG 3U Act 3 Tracking_ Climax

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Othello listens in to Iago and Cassio's conversation of Bianca, mistaking Bianca for Desdemona. He accuses her of having an affair. Lodovico arrives with orders for Othello to go back to Venice and to leave Cassio and governor for Cyprus. Roderigo stabs Cassio for Iago and Iago kills Roderigo to get him. out of the way. Othello chokes Desdemona. He finds out from Emilia that Iago was lying to him the whole time while she was on the verge of dying due to a stab wound from Iago. Othello realizes his mistakes, stabs Iago and kills himself.

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Abisha Suthagaran - ENG 3U Act 4&5 Tracking_ Resolution 

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A Visual Representation of What Othello Thinks Desdemona is Doing hahahahah

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A Visual Representation of What Othello Thinks Desdemona is Doing hahahahah

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stomp stomp

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Although Iago's vile and manipulative ways were a big factor in Othello's downfall, his own weaknesses as a character must also be accounted for.

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“This fellow’s of exceeding honesty And knows all quantities, with a learnèd spirit, Of human dealings.” (Act 3, Scene 3)"

Iago confronts Othello about his "suspicions" that Desdemona might be cheating on Othello with Cassio. He speaks about how he saw them on multiple occasions together. Yet how come Othello would just blindly trust whatever Iago was saying instead of asking his wife or even Emilia who is very close to Desdemona. He thought that Iago was telling the truth but in reality he wasn't.

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Jealousy is extremely apparent in the modern world. It affects many people each day. Jealousy is a dangerous emotion that causes irrational actions and behaviours from the person experiencing them. Iago felt this when Cassio was chosen instead of him by Othello for the role of lieutenant. His jealousy of Cassio and his anger for Othello caused the deaths of multiple people. If this scenario happened in real life, the outcomes would be similar. Of course there wouldn't be any murders but the hatred and anger would still be apparent. Another example where jealousy is commonly applied is in Disney movies. For instance, in Snow White the queen is envious of Snow White because Snow White is the "fairest of them all." This triggers a whole conflict in the story where the queen orders the murder of Snow White because the queen wants to be the most beautiful yet that is impossible if Snow White is still alive. This is just like Iago trying to ruin Othello's life because Othello practically ruined his "life and reputation."

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"I am bound to thee forever." (Act 3, Scene 3)

Othello is never suspicious of what Iago does. Doesn't he question when Iago suddenly brings up a random topic regarding his wife and an affair behind his back? Of course, he has known Iago for a long time but he has also known both Cassio and Desdemona for a long time. Their characters and personalities are very respectful in nature and typically caring towards others. Why does he suddenly trust Iago over two of his closest friends?

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"(striking her) Devil!" (Act 4, Scene 1)

Othello is seen as a very respectful and calm person. Everyone admires him for his work and his character. Yet we can see that his jealousy and doubtfulness towards Desdemona and Cassio has changed his character completely. He is now suspicious of everyone, violent and angry all the time. It is obvious that Othello has never behaved like this before when he shocks everyone by slapping Desdemona. They seemed surprised that Othello was even able to do such a thing.

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“As he shall smile, Othello shall go mad. And his unbookish jealousy must construe Poor Cassio’s smiles, gestures, and light behavior Quite in the wrong.” (Act 4, Scene 1)

Jealousy can cause anyone to go crazy and this applies to Othello as well. His jealousy caused him to go "mad" and completely changed him. He didn't seem like his past self at all after he visited Cyprus. Instead of controlling his jealousy and thinking about the situation properly, he lets the jealousy and anger get to his head and this ends up harming Cassio and killing three people (including himself).

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Iago reminded me of O'Brien. O'Brien is just as manipulative as Iago and uses some of the same techniques that Iago did. One of the apparent similarities between them was their fake appearance that they put on in front of other people. Iago put on a fake appearance in front of Othello and the others. He acted as if he cared for them and gave them tips that seemed to be for their own good but Iago was just using them to his advantage. O'Brien also did this with Winston. For instance during the Hate Assembly, O'Brien acted as if he was the same as Winston. He also did this when they met up at O'Brien's home. But in reality, O'Brien just pretended to sympathize with him to seem like he was on his side but he was just looking out for outsiders like Winston so that he could catch them.

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Just like Othello, I have been manipulated by people who I thought were my friends. Of course, I didn't realize that I was being manipulated and influenced by them until after it happened and they are things that I regret doing when I think back to them now. They aren't as serious as Iago influencing Othello into murdering his own wife but if I could go back and change those mistakes that I made, I would definitely do so. Now I realize when my friends are trying to make me do something everyone else would disapprove of such as skipping class and I refuse to join them because I know that I will end up regretting it after.

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(The true summary of Othello)

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On a side note: my sense of humour is so bad I laugh at my own jokes

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On a side note: my sense of humour is so bad I laugh at my own jokes

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Quarantine drove me crazy :(

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Another side note: the clown is the best character

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Another side note: the clown is the best character

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10/10 his jokes are the best

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Othello After He Accepts That Desdemona Cheated on Him

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Othello After He Accepts That Desdemona Cheated on Him