The Path from Temptation to Destruction in Othello by William Shakespeare

Does temptation ever have the ability to be good? Temptation is often seen as a social stigma. It is lesser known to hear someone speak about good or positive temptation. For example, you can be tempted to want to donate to a charity because you want to help others. Good temptation encourages one to get things done, and not put them off. Overall, temptation comes in many different sizes, shapes, and forms. Shakespeare often uses his plays to to reveal how people fail to notice temptation because it is sometimes hard to distinguish from normal desires and ultimately leads to destruction. For example, in Othello Roderigo desires Desdemona so much that he willingly waits to kill Cassio.Temptation ultimately leads to destruction because one will do anything to get what one desires

Roderigo’s temptation is his lack of self-awareness which shows how easy it is to be tempted.He is young, rich and foolish. Roderigo’s foolishness is seen when Iago tells Roderigo again and again to "Put money in thy purse" (I. 3.341-360). When Roderigo complies to keep fillng Iago’s purse with money this sho...