Othello

In Othello, Iago urges Roderigo to "put money in thy purse" with dual intentions. Firstly, he manipulates Roderigo's love for Desdemona, suggesting that with more money, Roderigo could win her over...

In Othello, Iago deceitfully informs Roderigo that Desdemona is enamored with Cassio. He manipulates Roderigo into believing that Desdemona finds Cassio more attractive than Othello, whom she...

Several characters die throughout Othello. Iago kills his friend Roderigo and then he kills his wife Emilia for speaking out about what he has done. In the final scene, Othello murders his wife...

Desdemona could be compared to Angelina Jolie due to their shared boldness and independence. Roderigo resembles Justin Bieber, being young, wealthy, and somewhat foolish in his pursuits. Bianca might...

There are several reasons as to why Iago wants Cassio dead in Othello. One reason is that Iago hates anyone or anything that is pure and good, and Cassio is pure and good. Additionally, Cassio was...

Shakespeare begins Othello with a conversation between Iago and Roderigo to catch and hold his audience's attention and get them interested in knowing what happened before the scene and what will...

The way in which Iago addresses Brabantio stands completely in contrast to Roderigo's measured language, addressing Brabantio respectfully as "Signior" even in his initial yell to catch Brabantio's...

In Act 1, Scene 1 of Othello, Brabantio's attitude toward Roderigo shifts from disdain to reliance. Initially, Brabantio is displeased and dismissive of Roderigo, but upon realizing Desdemona and...

Iago leaves Roderigo at Brabantio's house because he must maintain the appearance of loyalty to Othello. As Othello's right-hand man, it would seem disloyal for Iago to be involved in stirring up...

Roderigo hates Othello because he was one of the suitors for Desdemona. He is still in love with Desdemona and hates Othello because she chose Othello over him. One can see why Desdemona rejected...

The plan that Othello, Iago, and Roderigo devise in act 1, scene 3 shows that Othello is a committed leader and has a trusting nature. Iago is revealed as a hateful, manipulative schemer. Roderigo is...

Roderigo tells Iago he will “incontinently drown” himself because Othello’s marriage to Desdemona has been approved. Roderigo loves Desdemona himself.

An interesting question. I have to say, I found him mostly pathetic and unlikable. Yes, everything he says is true, and there's a certain dignity in haring after the woman you love even if she's...

Well I don't think you could argue that they are all weak and passive (look at Iago, he's the character that causes the plot to progress). The other characters (some more than others) are not...

Although he discovers it too late to save himself or anyone else, Roderigo is the first to see Iago as the villain that he really is. Iago has done an effective job of convincing everyone that he...

In the opening scene of Othello, Iago hates Othello because he was passed over for a promotion. Roderigo despises Othello because he loves Desdemona, who has married Othello. Brabantio's hatred stems...

Roderigo functions as a pawn for Iago. As a rejected suitor of Desdemona, he is easily manipulated by Iago in Iago's quest for vengence against Othello. Roderigo believes everything Iago tells him...

Roderigo is a fellow who is easily led by Iago.  So, he could, potentially, convince him to do any number of things.  Roderigo pretty much does whatever Iago says. In Act I, scene i, Iago...

Iago's motivations are not clear. His reasons for hating Othello, Cassio, and Roderigo all seem to be based on his own sense of self-importance. He is jealous of others' positions and believes that...

I'm not sure if you mean a fool in the classic Shakespearean sense of the word, as in court jester.  If so, then no.  But it can definitely be argued that all of the characters listed...

I would argue that the similarity between these two characters, who at first glance seem to be profoundly different, lies in their relation to other characters in the play, most importantly to Iago...

Iago plants the seeds of doubt in Othello's mind about Desdemona and Cassio, who are casual acquaintances. He does this by planting false evidence against them—specifically, that they have been...

Though most audiences blame Othello and Iago for the outcome of the play, many of the other major characters do share some responsibility.  For many readers, one of the most frustrating...

Iago uses bestial imagery to inform Desdemona's father of the elopement, casting Othello as a sub-human devil: Even now, now, very now, an old black ram Is topping your white ewe. Arise, arise;...

Iago's original plan is to have Roderigo kill Cassio (because Roderigo is jealous of Cassio's supposed affair with Desdemona, whom Roderigo desires).   Iago would then dispose of Roderigo...

Iago shows himself to be a master manipulator and an excellent predictor of other people's behavior in “Othello”. He plants himself beneath Brabantio’s window to give him information about his...

The text doesn't actually tell us. We know that Iago wounds Cassio in the leg from behind, when Roderigo fails to kill him: ROD: I know his gait; 'tis he. Villain, thou diest! CASSIO: That thrust...

Assuming that you are referencing Iago and Roderigo's conversation in Act 1, Scene 1, Roderigo should closely follow Iago's comments regarding what he plans to do to Othello because they...

The Tragedy of Othello is a play full of betrayals, and Iago's treatment of Roderigo is just one example of Iago's capacity for treacherous behavior. Roderigo is not characterized as a very...

In Shakespeare's Othello, Iago exercises control over Roderigo by exploiting his unrequited love for Desdemona and his gullibility. Iago manipulates Roderigo by promising him Desdemona's affection in...

In Shakespeare's Othello, Roderigo and Iago both harbor intense dislike for Othello. Roderigo's hatred stems from jealousy over Desdemona, whom he desires, while Iago seeks revenge for being passed...