Importance Of Reputation In Shakespeare's Othello

Both Shakespeare and Fitzgerald want the reader to understand that sometimes many characters can be to blame for the chaos that occurs. One may think that the downfall of the plots happen solely because of the actions of the protagonists, Gatsby and Othello, when in reality, many other characters are to blame. In Othello, Iago is behind Othello’s deception making him believe that his wife, Desdemona is unfaithful. Iago uses the other characters as pawns in his “game” to achieve his main objective, obtaining the spot as lieutenant. During a party at Cyprus, Roderigo convinces Cassio, upon encouragement by Iago, to drink and have a good time. This ends in a fight between Roderigo and Cassio who then says, “reputation, reputation, reputation” (Shakespeare 2.3.281). Cassio is expressing his sadness as he is in fear that he has ruined his reputation after Othello dismisses him from his place as lieutenant. Iago’s plan has begun and he has already played his first move, adding to the already visible chaos. Unlike Iago, Gatsby is not trying to manipulate the other

Continuing on, a major factor in the whole turn of events that occurs within the play is the power of human emotion to overcome reason. Throughout the play many characters fall victim to their own emotions one example would be the infamous Iago. Almost immediately Iago’s soliloquy demonstrates to the audience the effect that hate –in this case his hate for Othello- has had on him by simply stating “I hate the Moor”. This hate is what drives the whole play and Iagos’ plot to manipulate and eventually destroy Othello. Othello is the next to fall. With his jealously of Cassio and his doubt of Desdemona the overall result is one of devastation. He takes Desdemona’s life challenging her purity and her innocence which is seen as the ultimate act of betrayal. This is the pinnacle of the effects that human emotion can have to overcome reason and not only its effects on the individual but also its effects on people surrounding them.

    In the Tragedy of Othello, by William Shakespeare, a great injustice is done to the main character, Othello the Moor. Othello is manipulated by the villain Iago to satiate Iago’s need for control and his desire for revenge. Othello the General has promoted another, Cassio, to hold the position that Iago feels he deserves. For the injustice that Iago feels has been committed against him, he brings about the destruction of Othello and his wife, Desdemona, using Cassio as his tool for doing so.

Shakespeare’s Othello is a play consistently based on jealously and the way it can destroy lives. One is quick to think this jealously is based on Othello’s lack of belief in Desdemona’s faithfulness to him or his suspensions over Desdemona’s affair with Cassio, Othello’s honorable lieutenant. Upon closer inspection of the jealously that exists throughout the play it becomes clear that his jealously is not the sole start and reason for all of the destruction that occurs. Iago, a good friend of Othello, is not who he appears to be. Iago’s own jealously of those around him pushes him over the edge. He begins to deceive all those who believe he is a true, honorable, and faithful man. Throughout Othello, Iago incites his own jealously in

Reputation is very important to Shakespeare, and he shows that very clearly in "Othello: The Moor of Venice". Iago's reputation as an honest man, Othello's reputation as a just hero, Cassio's changing reputation throughout the play, and Desdemona's reputation play a key role in the outcome of the play.

Othello starts the play as a respected and honorable general that has won the respect of the Duke, Brabantio, and Desdemona. However, Iago exposes his personal flaws of jealousy and being too trusting, which lead to murder and his own death. Iago has always been well respected and trustworthy throughout his life, nonetheless he uses his sneaky ability to conduct his plan and not be seen. To carry out his plan Iago must manipulate key characters, among them are Othello, Cassio and Roderigo. Othello showcases the characteristics of a tragedy because it displays the fall of the major character and does not end with a happy

Reputation as extremely important thing for some of Shakespeare’s characters. What Shakespeare might have been communicating to his audience about it?

H. S. Toshack supports the fact that as the theme develops Othello feels that his reputation is under threat from Desdemona’s infidelity (Toshack H. S.). Othello’s fear and loss of his honor is foreshadowed by Cassio’s reaction to the loss of his title. Harry Levin states that to Othello a reputation has implication of immortality, while all other options have a bestial connection; therefore Othello must act as a beast to keep his reputation (immortality) (Levin Harry). Moreover he submits to a psychological battle as he realizes what is at stake, while accusations and jealousy engulf his mind.

“When you begin a journey of revenge, start by digging two graves: one for your enemy, and one for yourself.” – Jodi Picoult. Othello is a very well-known Shakespearian text and is still relevant to today’s audiences. The themes in “Othello” are still applicable to today’s many audiences; Betrayal is a key theme presented in Othello, and is also still relevant to today’s audiences. Racism is a significant addition presented in the play, and unfortunately still pervades contemporary society. Madness and jealousy drive the action as it thrives in the play; these destructive emotions are still

The theme of “Othello” ,William Shakespeare, is that if jealousy powers hate, and people get hurt. Iago tries to get revenge on Cassio for passing him and getting the promotion and Othello for rebuffing his promotion and giving it to Cassio. According to the text,”Now his revenge against Cassio was sealed. But he had more poisoned words for Othello. ”(Othello retelling 3)

In the tragic play “Othello” written by Shakespeare, it is shown that a person’s reputation is important because it gives someone an idea of who somebody is without actually having to get to know them. In Iago’s attempt to deceive Othello, Iago presents two different ideas to Cassio and Othello to express his opinions of reputation. To Cassio Iago says that reputation is an “idle and most false imposition” as compared to his statement to Othello that says that reputation is most important. People might be required to know someone through their reputation in situations like politics or a career. On the other hand, people should always take the time to get to know someone instead of going off just their reputation alone.

In Othello by William Shakespeare, the villainous Iago devises a plot with the hopes that Othello and his wife, Desdemona, will be separated so that he can take Othello’s position as head of the Venetian Military. Iago’s scheme consists of him convincing Othello that Desdemona is cheating on him with his lieutenant, Cassio. Iago has told no one else about his ploy so while everyone else’s actions remain true, he manipulates their every move for his benefit. While their actions may not lead to results that they expected, exploring the reasoning behind everyone’s actions, can give insight to their values since the actions were based on what they believed was the best thing to do. To the characters of Othello, honor is more important than

The tragedy of Othello is not just a story of jealousy but rather a clash of two worlds. In Shakespearean plays we many times see the protagonist fall due to deceit, human flaws, and corruption of their society. We specifically see the hero fall in Shakespeare's Othello as a man trying to be himself with a corrupt friendship in Iago. Othello is seen to be the noble moor of Venice. He is respected by society for his many actions of nobility and bravery. Iago on the other hand is the villain plotting around Othello and others in his society he lives in. The noble moor of Venice Othello is shown to be very brave and courageous of all of the city and the army he leads. Their inconsistent characteristics is what separate the two from each

Though out act two in Othello, Shakespeare presents the idea of reputation. In act two the theme is heavily dominated and Shakespeare has constructed this through the use of dramatic and literary techniques. Shakespeare also manipulates the play to show that reputation is an important value for Othello, Iago and Cassio but matters to them all differently. Your reputation is the beliefs and opinions that are generally held about you and some people argue that this is self manufactured while others believe it's what society has given to you based on merit. There are many factors which can affect your reputation such as wealth, race, class and gender which is all explored though

In the critical essay “Othello” by Drama for Students it recognizes the struggles characters face with society’s standards. It explains the importance culture plays on each character’s decision. It is believed that characters who experience conflict are a perhaps a result from not, “understanding the values and assumptions that shape the reality of [cultural values]” (“Othello”). I agree that delusion sometimes gets the best of characters. Throughout the Novel Othello provides a prime example of delusion. In addition, a factor of his downfall is a result of the insecurity he feels from society. He ends up being blinded by what society thinks and the stress gets to him. The reflection of the culture is seen throughout some things Iago says. Iago decides to anger Desdemona’s father by telling him that she, “[is] covered with a Barbary horse” (Shakespeare). We learn that this behavior is normal among most of the characters. The comparison to Othello as an “African horse” reveals the levels of respect the people of Venice show towards him. Moreover, the insecurity revealed in Othello reveals a reflection of delusion due to accepting assumptions made by society. In regard to, the themes of prejudice against another race, and the importance of social, cultural influences Othello may be considered, “Shakespeare’s most innovative tragedy regarding [these themes]” (“Othello’). For the time the play was published Othello was possibly the most innovative strategy. Othello followed the formula of Shakespeare’s other tragedies, but the overall theme of race was expressed. This made Othello