Vanessa Miller. Ms. Milliner. Ees21Qh-05. January, 2017.

means to be determined and to stick to a task until you master it. In the article Mindset: The New

Chapter 1: The Mindset In chapter 1 of "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol Dweck presents the idea of mindset and how it affects behavior, accomplishment, and resilience in the first chapter. Dweck compares and contrasts two basic mindsets: the growth mentality, which holds that abilities may be improved via hard work and persistence, and the fixed mindset, which holds that abilities are inherent and unchanging. She describes how different mentalities influence how people react to obstacles, failures, and opportunities for personal development. Dweck outlines the traits of each mindset, showing how those with a fixed mindset tend to shy away from problems, give up easily when faced with difficulties, and believe that effort is

In addition, Iago’s confidence has strengthen throughout the play. He convinces Roderigo to take part of his malicious plans. One of which are to talk behind Othello’s back about his secret marriage to Desdemona with her father, Brabantio. Iago is sure that he could break Othello’s marriage by passing the news to Brabantio. Iago’s desire to lead is growing throughout the play. He believes highly of himself, thinking that he is one of those followers who wear themselves out in their master’s service and do not look after themselves, he states, “Do well thrive by them. And when they have lined their coats, Do themselves homage. These fellows have some soul; and such a one do I profess myself” (I.i.53-55). This quotation shows that Iago is confident enough to think that he deserves the promotion more than Cassio, believing he is a better person. Iago’s self-confidence has engaged innocent victims to accompany him in his plan. Furthermore, Iago has successfully accomplished inspiring both Roderigo and Othello with a shared

According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory, all humans have different levels of needs that we need to fulfill in order to survive. Self -actualization, self esteem, love, safety, physiological all things that people need for survival and throughout Othello many characters had these needs met. Desdemona became self - actualized and finally realized her full potential when she stood up for herself and expressed her love for Othello in Act 1 she said to her father “ I do perceive here a divided duty.. ..I may profess Due to the Moor my lord.” ( 1.iii.182-185). Roderigo found safety through Iago's’ constant reassurance “ It is as sure as you Roderigo” (1.i.58). Brabantio has a high self esteem, never doubting one word he said, never needing

Iago’s revenge plan started because he wanted a higher position in the army. The position that Iago wanted was the one that Cassio had. So he knew the only way to get this was through the “easy prey” (spark notes) Othello. Iago saw Othello as an easy target because of his insecurities of marrying Desdemona and his trusting nature. Othello was insecure because he was a man

I’m going to tell you how student learn these mindsets. In the 90s parents thought the most important thing that you child should have was self-esteem. But were they messed up is that you cant just hand your kids self-esteem. They took a poll among parents and found that 85% of parents thought that it was necessary to “praise” their children’s abilities to boost confidence. Now were going to talk about growth mindset. These students believe that intelligence is something that can be gained through education and effort. I wish in high school that I would of taken it more serious because now I could have had a growth mindset witch would of helped me out a lot in college. Those students have growth mindsets. They believe that you can gain intelligence through learning. Those with a growth mindset had a very straightforward idea of effort. The idea that the harder you work the greater the outcome is and I think that’s true. When these students had a set back in school they simply just study more or differently next time. That was my biggest set back in high school. Many bright students find grade school fairly easy and get right through it. But later on in life like in college they struggle. They don’t want to put the time into something and feel dumb when they get a bad grade on it. That’s bad because you should never feel dumb about something that you tried your hardest to complete. I hope that this information was helpful

An obvious thing to note from Shakespeare’s Othello is that main character Iago has a well developed sense of strategy. In Majorie Garber’s “Who is Iago?”, Garber developes her claims on why Iago is so successful in achieving his maniacal goals. I am in accordance with Garber’s words as reaches the goals he sets for himself by utilizing the strategy of getting into people’s heads as mentioned in both the essay and play. In the essay, Garber writes that “Iago is successful precisely because he has no second dimension, no doubt, no compassion...he is all action” and he refuses to let anyone hold him back (Garber). These behaviours of Iago pair perfectly with his strategy as it allows him to feel no guilt for anything he does which makes it easier

In William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Othello, Iago demonstrates a mastery of manipulation over people who had previously trusted and confided in him. His sudden turn from Othello’s loyal ensign to rage-filled villain seems indicative of a man who can no longer accept his position in life. Iago’s plotting of Othello’s demise starts as idle talk of a disgruntled 28 year-old career military man passed over for promotion. Iago believes that such a promotion may never come after Othello rejects his candidacy and makes it clear that he did not believe him suitable. He sees Othello is only concerned with personal and political gain with his choice of Cassio as lieutenant. When Iago teams with love-scorned and desperate Roderigo, he begins

There are people who have what they always wanted, and then there are people who never truly do. People who never have what they want seem to continue to want more than what they have already. Iago happens to represent these people. Through the play he held this unending jealousy for more that seems to grow. It started with a position he had wanted that Othello gave to Cassio instead. This was the match that lit the fire in Iago. As the fire rose his jealousy became more persistent that it caused him to place his thoughts into actions. He became a snake that knew how to slip his

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.

This statement undermines his self-esteem. Because of his self-indulgence, we are inclined to believe his superiority as a warrior. Iago points out to Roderigo that Cassio, the newly appointed lieutenant, is not a true soldier. Iago says Cassio knows more “division of a battle “ (1.1.23) than this “bookish theoric” (1.1.24). Furthermore, there is nothing Iago can do about the situation: “there’s no remedy” (1.1.35). He realizes that “preferment goes by letter and affection” (1.1.36) and not by “old graduation” (1.1.37). So Iago will continue “serve” Othello, so that eventually he can “serve [his] turn upon him (Othello)” (1.1.42). As the reader, we get a clear-cut picture of where Iago was coming from, and we were forced to sympathize Iago’s position. In order to disguise his deep dissapointment and conceal his plans for revenge (which was his choice of action), Iago begins early in the play to reinforce his image as being an honest and loyal soldier. In Act I, Scene 2 for example, in a bit of playful boasting, Iago says that “in the trade of war I have slain men, / Yet do I hold it very stuff o’ the’ conscience / to do contriv’d murder I lack inequity…” (1.2.1-3). This was an outright lie, but he had come on stage with Othello and he said this for his general’s (Othello’s) benefit, posing as the rough and ready , but good hearted soldier. Iago also hides

While Iago claims to be carrying out this plan for the sole purpose of Othello’s misery and his own enjoyment, he seems to be also motivated by his envy towards Cassio. While encouraging Roderigo to kill Cassio,after lying about Othello and Desdemona's plans to go to Mauritania once Cassio takes over, Iago steps aside and declares “If Cassio do remain, he hath a daily beauty in his life that makes me ugly” (V i l.19-21). Through this it is clear the Iago despises the lifestyle Cassio has and feels that he can not live up to his full potential with such competition. The first time we meet Iago he rants about his hatred and envy over Cassio being promoted. This anger was the spark that motivated him to fight back. If you look at the line in a literal sense Iago could also be acknowledging his evil nature by saying his constant envy towards Cassio makes that cruel and ugly part of him come to the surface. If Iago received the promotion to lieutenant, he would not be as motivated to ruin Cassio and Othello’s life.

Overconfidence usually comes from insecurity and leads to recklessness. In Iago’s case, it sends him straight to his downfall. When Iago is first introduced in the play, he has just been “off-capped” (1. 1. 11) to a title that he claims rightfully his. This is the biggest insult anyone can tell him and he is not about to let it go without repercussions. Iago does not doubt for a second that anyone else might be more qualified for the job than he is, and thus blames Othello for his bad choice and begins to plan “to serve [his] turn upon him” (1. 1. 45), revealing to the audience that he is selfish and full of himself. As the play rolls out, this side of him is further explored as his plan goes into action. Iago never worries to act in plain sight of everyone. It is the contrary; more people get involved making his feel

In Shakespeare's Othello, the villainous Iago is the cause of all the tragedy and misunderstanding in the play. He carries out an elaborate plan to get what he wants, which is the position of being lieutenant, by deceiving and tricking everyone around him. It seems Iago is either an amazing actor and very talented at perfectly carrying out detailed plans, or has an advantage for himself. He is able to completely change people's true beliefs and to listen to him. It is entirely possible that Iago is able to get his plan to work as far as it does because he has the power to control minds. With his power, Iago is able to convince Emilia to steal the handkerchief, and lead Othello to believe Desdemona is cheating on him.

Now some of you may know Othello as just a man who was held high within Venice’s military, but I Michael Cassio knew Othello as not only a leader, a general and a beloved captain. Othello was my leader, my friend and my mentor. From him, I learnt so much. I learnt to never let myself get down about my mistakes, like the time he and I were commissioned to go defend Cyprus from the invading Turkish army. While on the way back to Cyprus, our two ships were to venture together but I got lost in the dense fog.