Dishonest Iago

Christian Cole human beings Ms. Zachik AP Lit February 6, 2012 (Dis)honest Iago In Shakespe ars Othello, honesty (dishonesty) and affirm are reoccurring themes that ca drug abuse the downf all(prenominal) of m some(prenominal). throughout the play, the word honest is use in ironic ways. defy Iago, for example. He represents dishonesty and tommyrot in society. During the play, he is a good deal referred to as honest Iago: I play the villain, when this advice is free I give, and honest (Act II, purview iii). detract down Othello believes him to be trustworthy. He states that Iago is a person of surpassing honesty, [who] knows all qualities, with learned constitution of human dealings (Act III, expression iii). In reality, he is not. however the audience can have that Iago is profitless and manipulative. Throughout the play, he constantly manipulates early(a)s into doing things that benefit him and what go forth blend him closer to his goals. I am an honest man (Act II, Scene iii) But as the play comes to a close, he is discovered. Iago is the thrust force of the play, thrust Othello (as well as other characters) to his (their) tragical end. Iago is not the quotidian villain. He is unique and smarting and a master at judging people (which he uses to his advantage).

For example, he key outs that Roderigo is in have a go at it with Desdemona and realizes that he would do anything to take form her his own. So, he convinces him (Roderigo) that by braggy him (Iago) money, he will cut down Othellos marriage and earn Desdemona love him. So without hesitation, Roderigo pays Iago, trust that he is being true(a) (In reality, he is just pocketing the immediate payment for himself). Iago states, indeed do I ever make my mug my wrinkle (Act I, Scene iii). We see that Iago has used his persuasive situation to his advantage. From this, Iago recognizes the advantages of trust, which he uses as a tool to get what he wants. In act IV, Iagos honesty is confronted. After a while, Roderigo notices that Iago hasnt made any progress on making Desdemona love him so he says I think...If you want to get a full essay, prepare it on our website: Orderessay

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