Pimpin' With Iago
Iago is a pimp because he controls everyone around him. The dictionary definition of the word "pimp" is a man who controls prostitutes and arranges clients for them, taking part of their earnings in return." So in a similar way, Iago controls everyone and arranges way to sabotage people like Cassio. He also controls Roderigo by convincing him that Desdemona might be interested, so Roderigo gives Iago jewels to give to Desdemona, however Iago takes the earnings for himself. Speech of Slaves and Masters
The speech foreshadows that Iago will basically unleash chaos on Othello's life and that he will only try to get close to Othello so that Othello will trust him; when in reality Iago just wants to ruin Othello while staying in close relations with Othello. |
Manipulation The effect of these manipulations is that now Brabantio's heart is broken since he learned that Desdemonda is with some man and that Desdemona had kept it a secret from him. He then proceeded to saying that he is glad he does not have another child because he doesnt want to be deceived anymore. Iago vs. Brabantio The techniques of manipulation that Iago uses on Brabantio is waking him up in the middle of the night while screaming in the middle of the street. This scares Brabantio and puts him into a state of confusion. By confusing Brabantio, Iago is making sure to manipulate Brabantio into thinking that his dear Desdemona is off with some man that is taking advantage of her. Iago safe from Brabantio He prevents himself from getting in trouble by quickly going into hiding before Brabantio can see or recognize him. Unfortunately he leaves Roderigo behind to try to deal with the panicked Brabantio. Manipulation of Othello and the effects
Basically Iago pretend to be friends with Othello to get on his good side and to make Othello think that Iago is on his side. The effects of Iago's manipulation is that Othello thinks he is a trustworthy friend. |
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Iago references Janus
Iago's reference to Janus is relevant because Janus is the god of two faces and Iago is two faced through the entire play. He is pretending to be nice when really he is evil.
Iago, love, and his soliloquy
Iago thinks that love is just a lust for blood and he doesnt really believe in love, as seen by his actions when he kills Emilia, his wife. In his soliloquy he pretty much says he wants to ruin Othello by taking his revenge. References of hell and devilry
"Or else the devil will make a grandsire of you: Arise, I say." "'Zounds, sir, you are one of those that will not serve God, if the devil bid you." "Against all rules of nature, and must be driven to find out practices of cunning hell why this should be." "To lead their business: in which regard, Though I do hate him as I do hell-pains." "Awake the snorting citizens with the bell or else the devil will make a grandsire of you." "Against all rules of nature, and must be driven To find out practises of cunning hell, Why this should be." "If thou wilt needs damn thyself, do it a more delicate way than drowning. Make all the money thou canst. If sanctimony and a frail vow betwixt an erring barbarian and supersubtle Venetian be not too hard for my wits and all the tribe of hell, thou shalt enjoy her." "Venetian not too hard for my wits and all the tribe of hell, thou shalt enjoy her; therefore make money." "I have't. It is engender'd. Hell and night Must bring this monstrous birth to the world's light. |
![]() Othello's defense against Brabantio and his escape from trouble
The way Othello defends himself against Brabantio's accusations is that he tells Brabantio that the only way Desdemona fell for him was because he told her stories about his life. He escaped from trouble by calling for Desdemona to have her prove his statement. |