Examples Of Human Nature In Othello

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Weaknesses of Human Nature Many people think that the tragedy of Othello attributes to Othello’s trust, and jealousy, or simply attributes to Iago’s provocation. But inside a tragedy, there is impossible to expose only one character’s weaknesses, and one character’s weaknesses won’t let the tragedy happen. So I going to analyze three weaknesses of human nature from the perspective of the text, and also analyze every single character’s weaknesses behaviors which arouses to the tragedy. And the process of the tragedy is illustrated by three human weaknesses, lies, blindly trust and jealousy. As Iago lies to even his wife is definitely evil or has no morals. We see from the very beginning of the play that whenever Iago speaks in a deceptive …show more content…

Iago begins the demise of Cassio when he uses his persuasion to convince Cassio to drink. This is to get him drunk and use his weakness against him which is his pride and reputation. With Cassio in this drunken state and Roderigo adhering Iago's orders Cassio is made to look like an irresponsible fool resulting in his termination as lieutenant. Iago doesn't only destroy his reputation he also uses him in his plan to think Desdemona is having an affair. Iago being the good friend he is tells Cassio to ask Desdemona to help him get his job back saying "she holds it a vice in her goodness not to do more than she is requested". Iago's biggest weapon of all would have to be Othello's handkerchief. This object means so much to Othello and when it ends up in the hands of Othello it proves to be all the ocular proof he needs to conclude Desdemona is cheating. In the end Cassio as do many others fall into the trap of trusting Iago and taking his advice which leads to Cassio being lead into a trap where he is …show more content…

Iago is able to take the handkerchief from Emilia in return for some attention he is able to tell Othello of the handkerchief and know that Othello will not doubt him. Iago is able to persuade Cassio to drink and talk to Desdemona he could convince Roderigo to give him his money and to do his bidding. Pretty much all the characters in the play end up being fooled and or deceived by Iago at one stage or another. His reasons for his horrific acts are not fully explained such as his suspicion of Othello and Cassio sleeping with Emilia, his racial hate for Othello and even the aspect of Iago possibly having homosexual desires for Othello. Whilst we never really know the full reasons for his actions the main reason would be the promotion he did not receive. In today's terms someone like Iago would be regarded as a psychopath which is probably what he was meaning reasons were not entirely necessary. In conclusion it is his charismatic and cunning persona and his deceitful and persuasive nature which is able to fool people to trust and listen to

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