Iago's hatred is more towards Othello due to his plan of causing everyone to go against Othello so he can be a better man. Iago is using Cassio in a way so that he can get to Othello and take him down sine he hates him so much. Iago says " I hate the Moor...The Moor Is of a free and open nature that thinks men honest that but seem to be so.." (Lines 429-443). Since The Moor is so absent minded and trust the men around him, Iago has a good chance of taking Othello out of the picture. Iago will do just about anything to mutilate Othello.
Iago's hatred is targeted more towards Othello rather than Cassio. Although Cassio holds the position that Iago wants, Iago is more upset that Othello gave the job to Cassio. Iago believes that because he has worked with Othello for so long, he deserves to be lieutenant. Iago even goes so far as to say, "I hate the Moor" (line 429). Clearly Iago is emotional because he thinks that Othello is irrational and that he chose someone who is incapable of doing the job that he has been assigned.
Iago's new plan is to tell Othello that Cassio is sleeping with Desdamona.Since he encouraged Cassio to be vulnerable with Desdamona, he is going to make it seem like it's something more going on betwwen them to Othello. Iago says, "After some time, to abuse Othello’s ear that he is too familiar with his wife. He hath a person and a smooth dispose to be suspected, framed to make women false" (line 438-441). Iago wants to mess things up between Cassio and Othello, so he comes up with a new plan to lie about Cassio being with Desdamona.
In this last scene we as readers see Iago's destructive plan arising and we see not only is Othello his target, but also Cassio. In this scene Iago is telling his audience how he's trying to put Cassio's reputation in jeopardy by falsely accusing Cassio of having an affair with Othello's wife Desdemona. For example in Act 1 Scene 3 line 435-439, "Cassio's a proper man… After some time, abusing Othello's ear that he is too familiar with his wife." This shows how Iago is trying to figure out his plan in order to take his revenge on getting Cassio's position as lieutenant. And this also shows how "hungry" Iago is to get what he wants, and how he will not stop until he gets in.
To answer Mahogany que, Iago paln is to get rid of Cassio by getting Roderigo to start a fight with him. The author wrote,Sir, he’s rash and very sudden in choler, and haply may strike at you. Provoke him that he may. For even out of that will I cause these of Cyprus to mutiny, whose qualification shall come into no true taste again but by the displanting of Cassio. So shall you have a shorter journey to your desires by the means I shall then have to prefer them, and the impediment most profitably removed, without the which there were no expectation of our prosperity" (Othello). This quote shows that Iago knows what gets Cassio anger going, so he thought to himself why not use it against him. This is so that he can make sure that he doesnt get so close to Desdemona.
in this scene Iago has proven the devil inside of him. Iago not only has a plot of the moor Othello , but he is aslo out for Cassio. Iago plans to destroy Cassio positon as a leitenent. Iago plans to make it seem as though Cassio is in love with Desdemona when he kisses her hand and says they are flirting. Iago wants to make Othelo mad by seting Cassio up. Iago also plans to make Rodreigo fight Cassio so that the society can look at him as a person not to trust. Iago wants things to go his way and he makes sure that he plans to destroy everyone so that he can be on top. Iago uses Rodreigo as he puppet so that he can do what he wants , but Rodreigo does not know that he will not win Desdemona in return.
Iago plot is going according to plan because he knows everybody character and since some of their characteristic are something negative about them, Iago will use their own problems against them.In Act.2.scene.3. Cassio is bawling that he has lost his position of being the lieutenant. Now since that he has lost position that Iago has finally gotten the chance to gets his spot now. Cassio: Reputation, reputation, reputation! O, i have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of myself and what remains is bestial. my reputation, Iago , my reputation"(99). This explains how Iago have knows everybody character and his plans is going to expend to the end with success. It will tell how things can really happen with detail and specific things that will help prove Iago plots.
In my opinion it is easy to manipulate Roderigo because he s too busy thinking and being depressed about Desdemona to even notice that he is being used. For instance Roderigo is depressed after he finds out that Desdemona is married to Othello. The text states," I will incontinently drown myself...I confess it is my shame to be so fond, but it is not my virtue to amend it"(50-51). Roderigo is still so worried about Desdemona that he doesn't realize that Othello is truly seeking revenge and has used him. Roderigo's infatuation with Desdemona is why it is easy for him to be manipulated and why he will not be able to manipulate Iago
How is manipulating Roderigo a "win-win" for Iago?
Iago is using Roderigo to help him get back at Othello for not allowing him to be his standard-bearer. Roderigo agrees to go along with working for Iago in his effort to meet Othello's downfall, and in return, Roderigo expects to be with Desdemona who he's secretly in love with (if Othello's out of the picture, Iago makes Roderigo believe that Desdemona will fall in love with him). All the while, Iago is using Roderigo for his own agenda, Roderigo is giving Iago more and more money for something that more than likely will not happen. While Roderigo is crying, and saying that he's going to kill himself because Desdemona hasn't fallen in love with him yet, Iago tries to comfort him, telling him not to be sad but to make money in the effort of winning Desdemona over. He tells him to sell his property and his land, and eventually, Iago will make profit off of Roderigo. Aside, Iago says "Thus do I ever make my fool my purse For I mine own gained knowledge should profane If I would time expend with such a snipe But for my sport and profit" (55), this shows that Iago is not going to waste his time with an idiot like Roderigo if it wasn't going to get him any money in return. This proves that Iago has a "win-win", having Roderigo help him with getting back a Othello, and getting his own personal income.
Roderigo informs Iago that he wants to drown himself, but Iago tells him that there are other ways he can kill himself. Iago tells Roderigo to bring him money so he can help him kill himself. But Roderigo is too in love to see that Iago is trying to manipulate him for his own benefits. Iago states to Roderigo, "Thou art sure of me. Go, make money. I have told thee often, and I re-tell thee again and again, I hate the Moor. My cause is hearted. Thine hath no less reason. Let us be conjunctive in our revenge against him." (312-317) Iago makes it seem like he and Rodrigo are together , when in all actuality Iago is ust using Roderigo as apart of his plan.
Is iago's hatred toward who more?othello or cassio?
ReplyDeleteIago's hatred is more towards Othello due to his plan of causing everyone to go against Othello so he can be a better man. Iago is using Cassio in a way so that he can get to Othello and take him down sine he hates him so much. Iago says " I hate the Moor...The Moor Is of a free and open nature that thinks men honest that but seem to be so.." (Lines 429-443). Since The Moor is so absent minded and trust the men around him, Iago has a good chance of taking Othello out of the picture. Iago will do just about anything to mutilate Othello.
DeleteIago's hatred is targeted more towards Othello rather than Cassio. Although Cassio holds the position that Iago wants, Iago is more upset that Othello gave the job to Cassio. Iago believes that because he has worked with Othello for so long, he deserves to be lieutenant. Iago even goes so far as to say, "I hate the Moor" (line 429). Clearly Iago is emotional because he thinks that Othello is irrational and that he chose someone who is incapable of doing the job that he has been assigned.
DeleteWhat is Iago's new plan to take down Cassio?
ReplyDeleteIago's new plan is to tell Othello that Cassio is sleeping with Desdamona.Since he encouraged Cassio to be vulnerable with Desdamona, he is going to make it seem like it's something more going on betwwen them to Othello. Iago says, "After some time, to abuse Othello’s ear that he is too familiar with his wife. He hath a person and a smooth dispose to be suspected, framed to make women false" (line 438-441). Iago wants to mess things up between Cassio and Othello, so he comes up with a new plan to lie about Cassio being with Desdamona.
DeleteIn this last scene we as readers see Iago's destructive plan arising and we see not only is Othello his target, but also Cassio. In this scene Iago is telling his audience how he's trying to put Cassio's reputation in jeopardy by falsely accusing Cassio of having an affair with Othello's wife Desdemona. For example in Act 1 Scene 3 line 435-439, "Cassio's a proper man… After some time, abusing Othello's ear that he is too familiar with his wife." This shows how Iago is trying to figure out his plan in order to take his revenge on getting Cassio's position as lieutenant. And this also shows how "hungry" Iago is to get what he wants, and how he will not stop until he gets in.
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ReplyDeleteWhat is Iago's plan and who is he targeting?
To answer Mahogany que, Iago paln is to get rid of Cassio by getting Roderigo to start a fight with him. The author wrote,Sir, he’s rash and very sudden in choler, and haply may strike at you. Provoke him that he may. For even out of that will I cause these of Cyprus to mutiny, whose qualification shall come into no true taste again but by the displanting of Cassio. So shall you have a shorter journey to your desires by the means I shall then have to prefer them, and the impediment most profitably removed, without the which there were no expectation of our prosperity" (Othello). This quote shows that Iago knows what gets Cassio anger going, so he thought to himself why not use it against him. This is so that he can make sure that he doesnt get so close to Desdemona.
Deletein this scene Iago has proven the devil inside of him. Iago not only has a plot of the moor Othello , but he is aslo out for Cassio. Iago plans to destroy Cassio positon as a leitenent. Iago plans to make it seem as though Cassio is in love with Desdemona when he kisses her hand and says they are flirting. Iago wants to make Othelo mad by seting Cassio up. Iago also plans to make Rodreigo fight Cassio so that the society can look at him as a person not to trust. Iago wants things to go his way and he makes sure that he plans to destroy everyone so that he can be on top. Iago uses Rodreigo as he puppet so that he can do what he wants , but Rodreigo does not know that he will not win Desdemona in return.
ReplyDeleteWhy is Iago plot going according to plan?
ReplyDeleteIago plot is going according to plan because he knows everybody character and since some of their characteristic are something negative about them, Iago will use their own problems against them.In Act.2.scene.3. Cassio is bawling that he has lost his position of being the lieutenant. Now since that he has lost position that Iago has finally gotten the chance to gets his spot now. Cassio: Reputation, reputation, reputation! O, i have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of myself and what remains is bestial. my reputation, Iago , my reputation"(99). This explains how Iago have knows everybody character and his plans is going to expend to the end with success. It will tell how things can really happen with detail and specific things that will help prove Iago plots.
Why is it so easy for Iago to manipulate Roderigo? Why is it that Roderigo wouldn't be able to manipulate Iago?
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion it is easy to manipulate Roderigo because he s too busy thinking and being depressed about Desdemona to even notice that he is being used. For instance Roderigo is depressed after he finds out that Desdemona is married to Othello. The text states," I will incontinently drown myself...I confess it is my shame to be so fond, but it is not my virtue to amend it"(50-51). Roderigo is still so worried about Desdemona that he doesn't realize that Othello is truly seeking revenge and has used him. Roderigo's infatuation with Desdemona is why it is easy for him to be manipulated and why he will not be able to manipulate Iago
DeleteHow is manipulating Roderigo a "win-win" for Iago?
ReplyDeleteIago is using Roderigo to help him get back at Othello for not allowing him to be his standard-bearer. Roderigo agrees to go along with working for Iago in his effort to meet Othello's downfall, and in return, Roderigo expects to be with Desdemona who he's secretly in love with (if Othello's out of the picture, Iago makes Roderigo believe that Desdemona will fall in love with him). All the while, Iago is using Roderigo for his own agenda, Roderigo is giving Iago more and more money for something that more than likely will not happen. While Roderigo is crying, and saying that he's going to kill himself because Desdemona hasn't fallen in love with him yet, Iago tries to comfort him, telling him not to be sad but to make money in the effort of winning Desdemona over. He tells him to sell his property and his land, and eventually, Iago will make profit off of Roderigo. Aside, Iago says "Thus do I ever make my fool my purse For I mine own gained knowledge should profane If I would time expend with such a snipe But for my sport and profit" (55), this shows that Iago is not going to waste his time with an idiot like Roderigo if it wasn't going to get him any money in return. This proves that Iago has a "win-win", having Roderigo help him with getting back a Othello, and getting his own personal income.
why is Roderigo so easily manipulated by Iago ?
ReplyDeleteRoderigo informs Iago that he wants to drown himself, but Iago tells him that there are other ways he can kill himself. Iago tells Roderigo to bring him money so he can help him kill himself. But Roderigo is too in love to see that Iago is trying to manipulate him for his own benefits. Iago states to Roderigo, "Thou art sure of me. Go, make money. I have told thee often, and I re-tell thee again and again, I hate the Moor. My cause is hearted. Thine hath no less reason. Let us be conjunctive in our revenge against him." (312-317) Iago makes it seem like he and Rodrigo are together , when in all actuality Iago is ust using Roderigo as apart of his plan.