How Does Othello Change Throughout The Play

Everyone at some point in their lives attempts to convince someone to behave certain ways and to do specific things that ultimately will only benefit the person doing the convincing. Throughout the entire book, Othello, Iago attempts to convince numerous people in order to in the end only benefit and help himself. In this scene, Roderigo is explaining to Iago how he no longer wants to love because he is without Desdemona’s love. Iago then focuses on convincing Roderigo not only out of suicide, but also into getting Desdemona back. If Iago was unable to encourage Roderigo to go back after Desdemona, his plans would have been ruined. In lines 296-395, Iago uses many

Even though Iago did not become lieutenant he still believes he is worth more than what others believe his is. This shows that Iago has a growth mindset and still believe he can be better than Cassio. For example, Carol Dweck states, “When they are not coping with failure, they feel just as worthy and optimistic - and bright and attractive - as people with the growth mindset”(Dweck 53).This shows that Iago is a very determined antagonist in the story and won 't give up until he gets what he feels he deserves. He also proves he has a growth mindset in act one scene one. In act one scene one Iago continues to talk to Roderigo about the lieutenant situation. Iago then states, “O, sir, content you. I follow him to serve my turn upon him. We cannot be truly followed. You shall mark Many a duteous and knee-crooking knave That, doting on his own obsequious bondage, Wears out his time, much like his master’s ass, For naught but provender; and when he’s old, cashiered”(Act one scene one). Iago states that he is only working with Othello to take advantage of him. Iago plans on working under Othello until he is able to use him to become someone far more bigger than he is.

   William Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.  His gift for developing characters is one major aspect that accounts for this lofty acknowledgement.  Shakespeare created various characters from drunks and fools to kings and generals.  The characters are so human and so real that the audience can see aspects of their own personalities represented on stage for better or worse.  Inadvertently, Shakespeare's ability to characterize any type of person demonstrates his holistic education and knowledge of everything from military strategy and open sea sailing to music and religion.  As a result of Shakespeare's true-to-life

Shakespeare's works express the complete range of human experience. His characters were human beings who commanded the sympathy of audiences when many other playwrights' characters were flat or archetypes. Shakespeare's characters were complex and human in nature. By making the protagonist's character development central to the plot, Shakespeare changed what could be accomplished with drama. The character personality of Katherine has been recreated and celebrated for centuries afterwards, as has Hamlet. The characterization and development of such characters are central ideas in the writing style of Shakespeare.

When Roderigo confronts Iago with these words, it is evident that his conflict has progressed. In the quotation previous to this one, Roderigo is telling Iago that the plan to win Desdemona over was simply not going to work. The next time around, however, Roderigo makes a direct attack on Iago saying that Iago is purposely tricking Roderigo. This signifies that Roderigo is beginning to realize that he has been manipulated. While Iago is able to persuade Roderigo to give it more time, Roderigo doesn't completely trust Iago as he did before. He even threatens to "seek satisfaction" with Iago if he finds out that Iago is lying. Unfortunately, Roderigo's decision in giving Iago another chance is one chance too many and ends in Roderigo's death.

When he sees she was innocent and he killed her unjustly, Othello recovers. He sees his life in proportion and grieves at the terrible thing he has done. Then, He speaks with with calm rationality, judging and condemning and finally killing himself. And the only reason he has done all of this is because he fell prey to his emotions and the hatred of Iago.

    Tragedy is an intrinsically human concept; tragic heroes are damned by what they themselves do. Othello is not so much felled by the actions of Iago, but by a quality all people possess-- human frailty. Accordingly, Othello is not a victim of consequences, but an active participant in his downfall. He is not merely a vehicle for the machinations of Iago; he had free agency. Othello's deficiencies are: an insecure grasp of Venetian social values; lack of critical intelligence, self-knowledge, and faith in his wife; and finally, insecurity-- these are the qualities that lead to his own downfall.

In his final monologue, Othello prays to be remembered as is, but when he starts to describe himself, it seems as if it is how he wants to be remembered, not for who he actually was. The tone is ironic when he describes himself as “one not easily jealous” (5.2.350) because in actuality, his jealousy is what led to the death of his wife. If he was not easily made jealous then Iago’s deceitful lies and actions would have not have affected Othello as much as they did. Othello lies about his personal qualities because he is concerned with how his reputation will be presented after his death. The tone is remorseful when he “like the base Judean, threw a pearl away/ richer than all his tribe; of ones who subdued eyes” (5.2.352-353). Othello could not see how much Desdemona’s life was worth to him behind the hateful illusion that Iago created and surrounded him with. Othello is ashamed that he committed murder, but he does not fully accept responsibility when he blames his actions on “being wrought” (5.2.350) by Iago. He tries to downplay his mistakes to try to be remembered as a better man than he turned out to be by the end of the play.

The play Othello written by William Shakespeare has been changed and altered to suit the vision of each director that dare to reenact the piece. Othello is a tragedy that follows the moor of Venice, Othello, and Desdemona’s downfall; this all due to a simple lie and lack of communication between the two. When the play is reenacted the set, character costumes, setting and sometimes even timezone is changed to suit the vision of the director. In our version of Othello, we thought that the hit Nickelodeon show Avatar the Last Airbender written by Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino would be an interesting twist. The scene we chose to reenact was Act 4; Scene 2. Act 4; Scene 2 works complimentary with the show being there is an enormous amount of tension in the air with

Othello’s mental state could not have started any better, but by the end of the books, his mind is in shambles. He starts the play by being widely known for his calm and collected demeanor and his bravery and wisdom on the battlefield. But once Iago begins whispering lies into Othello’s ear, his mental state begins to deteriorate. He begins feeling paranoid and betrayed, and it is these feelings that eventually drive him insane, insane enough to kill himself in fact. As I have previously stated, Othello’s reputation is widely known by many of the characters.

He wanted to satisfy his jealousy and insecurities. Once again, this was a result of misplaced trust. He trusted his ensign Iago, but he did not trust his own wife. After Desdemona dies, Emilia reveals all that Iago has done, Iago kills Emilia, and Othello commits suicide. Othello eventually realized the mistake that he had made, but it was too late. He had been tricked by a deceitful Iago, and his jealous nature and misplaced trust caused him to kill his wife. This was something that he would have never done if he had been in his right mind. In response to finding out that he had been tricked, he killed himself. He sought to regain his honor by sacrificing himself. In a way, this undoes all of the wrong that had been done. His honor was regained and the wrong had been

Many scholars believe this is why even to this day, his works are considered to be some of the best works of literature, and audience’s are still captivated by his works. Shakespeare made his characters development directly intertwined with the plot, which made his characters seem even more real. “Shakespeare's characters were complex and human in nature, he changed what could be accomplished with drama.” (Frye 118)

A victim of the villainous Iago, Roderigo was jealous of Othello’s marriage with Desdemona and tried to break it up by hiring Iago. His jealousy is seen taking its toll on Roderigo after he reacts to the confession of Desdemona’s love for Othello in front of the Duke and Brabantio. After hearing this, Roderigo feels as though all hope is lost and expresses his despair to Iago saying,

Iago makes a complete fool out of Roderigo. In fact, as play starts Iago is taking advantage of Roderigo. Roderigo remarks, "That thou, Iago, who hast had my purse as if the strings were thine." [Act I, Scene I, Line 2]. Throughout the play, Iago leads Roderigo by the collar professing that he "hate(s) the Moor" [Act I, Scene III, Line 344] and telling Roderigo to "make money" [Act I, Scene III, Line 339] to give Desdemona gifts to win her over. During the Iago keeps the gifts that Roderigo purchases for Desdemona for himself. Roderigo eventually begins to question Honest Iago, saying "I think it is scurvy, and begin to find myself fopped in it." [Act IV, Scene II, Line 189]. When faced with this accusation, Iago simply offers that killing Cassio will

Othello truly believes that a malignant Turk has taken over the good Venetian within him. He still does not see that his faults are exploited by Iago and used against him. Although he kills himself in such a dignified fashion, Othello is really thinking that he was forced to do this by some unseen evil power. He never has any complete sense of tragic recognition.