Iago as the Representation of Evil in Othello
In Shakespeare's, Othello, the reader is presented the classic battle between the deceitful forces of evil and the innocence of good. It is these forces of evil that ultimately lead to the breakdown of Othello, a noble Venetian moor, well known by the people of Venice as an honorable soldier and a worthy leader. Othello's breakdown results in the murder of his wife Desdemona. Desdemona is representative of the good in nature. Good can be defined as forgiving, honest, innocent and unsuspecting. The evil contained within Othello is by no means magical or mythical yet is represented by the character Iago. Iago is cunning, untrustworthy, selfish, and plotting. He uses these traits to his advantage by slowly planning his own triumph while watching the demise of others. It is this that is Iago's motivation. The ultimate defeat of good by the wrath of evil. Not only is it in his own nature of evil that he suceeds but also in the weaknesses of the other characters. Iago uses the weaknesses of Othello, specifically jealousy and his devotion to things as they seem, to conquer his opposite in Desdemona. From the start of the play, Iago's scheming ability is shown when he convinces Roderigo to tell about Othello and Desdemonda's elopement to Desdemona's father, Brabantio. Confidentially Iago continues his plot successfully, making fools of others, and himself being rewarded. Except Roderigo, no one is aware of Iago's plans. This is because Iago pretends to be an honest man loyal to his superiors. The fact that Othello himself views Iago as trustworthy and honest gives the evil within Iago a perfect unsuspecting victim for his schemes. The opportunity to get to Desdemona through Othello is on...
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Adventures in wakeboarding are limitless if you are willing to put in the time and effort to practice in order to perfect your technique. Also, it is critical to take the necessary precautions to protect yourself from preventable accidents as any water sport offers risks that can be fatal. While wakeboarding may initially seem like an intimidating endeavor, it can be a rewarding and highly enjoyable pastime. With the proper precautions and training, I am confident that you will find wakeboarding a great way to spend time with family and friends, to enjoy the outdoors, and to get some much needed
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According to Dr. Craig Harrison, “surfing is an athletic sport and requires surfers to execute complex manoeuvres in highly unstable and changing environments”. Seeing as it requires such movement, I need to prepare for the waves. Strength is a skill requirement, whether it be
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So you wanted to unwind the wave to the beginning of surfing. Surfing has a long history in every culture that has been by an ocean. It has shaped the government's of ancient Hawaiians. It has now formed into a multi billion dollar industry that dominates the gear needed to surf along with the competitions. It has become a family pastime that started in the fifties and that is still thriving still today.
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Wilson, H. S. On the Design of Shakespearean Tragedy. Canada: University of Toronto Press, 1957.
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