Shakespeares Othello - Honest Iago :: GCSE Coursework Shakespeare Othello

Othello near IagoWithout a doubt, one of the main themes that runs throughout William Shakespeares sad play, Othello, is that of honesty. In the play, the most interesting character is Iago, who is commonly called and known as " ripe Iago." However, this could not be farther from the truth. Through some carefully thought-out oral communication and actions, Iago is able to manipulate others to do things in a way that benefits and moves him juxtaposed to his own goals. He is smart and an expert at judging the characters of others. Because of this, Iago pushes everyone to their tragic end. Iago knows very well that trust and deceit must go mountain in hand in order for him to achieve his vengeance on Othello and Cassio. Hence, as he plans the downfalls of them, he is continually trying to obtain their undoubting trust. He slowly poisons peoples thoughts, creating ideas in their heads without implicating himself. Iago even says himself that the advice he gives is remedy and honest and thus, people rarely stop to consider the possibility that Iago is casual them. One person Iago deceives is Roderigo. Throughout the play, Iago tells him that he hates Othello and that Roderigo should make some currency so he could give gifts to Desdemona, who he admires from afar. Thinking that this is sound advice, Roderigo does merely that. However, Iago is actually keeping the gifts that Roderigo plans to give Desdemona for himself. Eventually, Roderigo begins to catch on to the act and confronts Iago, just now he falls right into Iagos trap again when he tells him that killing Cassio leave help him win over Desdemona. Roderigo is then draw out to his death by the hands of "Honest Iago." Like Roderigo, Cassio also believes in "Honest Iago," for he thinks that Iago is only trying to help him. On the wickedness of Cassios watch, Iago convinces him to take another drink, knowing very well that it will make him drunk. Even though he really doesnt require to, Roderigo puts his faith into Iago and states, "Ill dot, but it dislikes me." Iagos plan goes swimmingly when Cassio is make to look like an irresponsible fool, resulting in his termination as lieutenant. Iagos master plan of deception, however, centered around Othellos jealously over Desdemona. The whole time, Othello holds Iago to be his close friend and advisor.