How does Othello begin to change in the language he uses?
In lines 115-121, Othello asks questions of Iago, Iago repeats the question in an effort to clarify what Othello wants, and then Othello asks the same question again. This repetitive moment is the incident which shifts Othello’s language to begin mirroring Iago’s.
Why is the setting important in Othello?
Othello is set in Venice, presumably sometime in the latter half of the sixteenth-century. Venice was at war with the Ottoman empire between 15, so the play’s reference to the threat of an attack on Cyprus could reflect a setting sometime during this period.
How was Desdemona and Othello’s relationship changed since the beginning of the play?
How has Desdemona and Othello’s relationship changed since the beginning of the play? Answer: Desdemona and Othello started off trusting and loving and changed to onesided mistrust and doubtful. Explain what his presence in the play highlight about Othello’s character.
What is the main cause of the tragedy in the play Othello?
Jealousy is a powerful emotion, one that can destroy relationships, and consume the mind. Whether sexual or platonic, once the seed of jealousy is planted it can lead to devastating consequences. Such an emotion created by the relationship between Desdemona and Cassio causes the tragedy of Othello.
What is the main point of Othello?
Some of the major themes in this play include racial prejudice, manipulation, and jealousy. Specifically, Othello is regarded as a beast by other characters because he is black. Iago is jealous of Cassio because Othello promotes him to a higher military position.
Why is Iago jealous in Othello?
Most para- mount, however, is jealousy. He is consumed with jealousy of Cassio and masked with hatred of Othello because he was not chosen as lieutenant, Cassio was. Iago is selfish in that he wants everyone to feel as he does so he engineers the jealousy of other characters.
Why was Emilia killed in Othello?
Emilia having heard from Othello that Iago told him of Desdemona “cheating” on him with Cassio, accuses him of gross dishonesty leading to an unjust murder. When she hears about the handkerchief, she reveals her role and Iago threatens and then kills her at the first opportunity.
Who did Iago kill?
Roderigo
What kind of person is Iago?
Iago is the antagonist in the play Othello by William Shakespeare. He is a manipulative man who develops a plan to destroy the lives of those he feels have wronged him. Iago is upset about not being promoted and seeks revenge on his boss, Othello, and the man who took the job he wanted, Cassio.
How is Iago jealous?
Iago felt that Othello was not suitable to be in charge and wanted it for himself. Iago was so jealous that he didn’t care who died as long as he got what he wanted. He wanted Othello to suffer so bad, he murdered his own wife after she told everybody that Iago was behind everything.
How is Iago selfish?
EGOTISTICAL: Iago is very egotistical, or selfish, and that is noticeable because he seeks personal pleasure and success at the expense of others. He planned to try to ruin Cassio’s reputation, and Desdemona and Othello’s marriage simply because he was selfish and wanted to become lieutenant.
What does Iago mean?
he who supplants
Does Iago die?
In a vain attempt to prevent his scheme from being revealed, Iago stabs and kills Emilia, and is then taken prisoner while Othello, lamenting the loss of his wife, kills himself next to her. Notably, Iago is left wounded but alive at the end of the play.