William Shakespeare once wrote, “We all are men, in our own natures frail, and capable of our flesh; few are angels.” Just as Shakespeare once stated that “men” have their flaws, so does Othello. Othello’s jealousy of a possible affair between Desdemona and Cassio that develops throughout the play causes irrational behaviour. Othello’s unwavering trust in Iago causes a sequence of events that ultimately results in a tragic ending for everyone. Othello acting on his impulses without proof of Desdemona betraying him by having an affair with Cassio causes an avoidable tragedy. In Othello by William Shakespeare, Othello begins as an honourable man whose tragic flaws and perspective of the situation ultimately results in the tragic events of the
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For example, Othello’s misplaced trust in Iago results in the lack of trust in others. While Desdemona is tries to convince Othello that she was never unfaithful to him, Othello states, “By heaven, I saw my handkerchief in’s hand. O perjured woman! Thou dost stone my heart, and makest me call what I intend to do a murder, which I thought a sacrifice. I saw the handkerchief” (5.2.62-66). Othello’s unwavering trust in Iago as an honest man leads him to distrust Desdemona. Othello never questions Iago’s motives and whether or not he is being loyal and truthful instead he chooses to question and belittle Desdemona. In the article The Art of Persuasion and Shakespeare's Two Iagos by Benjamin V. Beier he suggests that Iago has the ability to manipulate Othello’s judgement. Beier states, “Othello is vulnerable to Iago’s pestiferous sophistry that manipulates his emotions and—as a disease—self-consumes, corrupting Othello’s ability to judge both what he hears and sees”(Beier 41). The article suggests that Othello’s inability to see reason and act rationally is caused by Iago’s manipulation. Othello’s trust in Iago makes him feel he no longer needs to question others about the truth. After hearing Iago recount the events that happened while Cassio was supposed to be standing guard, Othello states, “I know, Iago, thy honesty and love doth mince …show more content…
Othello is consumed by his jealousy and is acts without rational thought. For instance, when Othello is in the bedroom with Desdemona, he states, “Being done, there is no pause” (5.2.82). Othello acts without thinking and commits an atrocious crime. He is consumed by his powerful emotions and cannot that he does not consider any alternatives to deal with the situation. Othello also demonstrates his impulsive nature by having violent outbursts without considering the consequences. When Othello has a conversation with Iago, Othello states, “Within these three days let me hear thee say that Cassio’s not alive”(3.3.472-473). Othello does not have any concrete evidence that Cassio is having an affair with Desdemona and can no longer control his emotions. He chooses to act impulsively by saying he wants Cassio killed. without taking everything into consideration. Othello can not even take the time to seriously consider what will happen before saying he wants Cassio dead. Therefore, Othello does not contemplate the possible consequences of his actions and chooses to acts without rational thought by suggesting murder. All in all, the fateful events of the play are a product of Othello acting on his
For example, Othello’s misplaced trust in Iago results in the lack of trust in others. While Desdemona is tries to convince Othello that she was never unfaithful to him, Othello states, “By heaven, I saw my handkerchief in’s hand. O perjured woman! Thou dost stone my heart, and makest me call what I intend to do a murder, which I thought a sacrifice. I saw the handkerchief” (5.2.62-66). Othello’s unwavering trust in Iago as an honest man leads him to distrust Desdemona. Othello never questions Iago’s motives and whether or not he is being loyal and truthful instead he chooses to question and belittle Desdemona. In the article The Art of Persuasion and Shakespeare's Two Iagos by Benjamin V. Beier he suggests that Iago has the ability to manipulate Othello’s judgement. Beier states, “Othello is vulnerable to Iago’s pestiferous sophistry that manipulates his emotions and—as a disease—self-consumes, corrupting Othello’s ability to judge both what he hears and sees”(Beier 41). The article suggests that Othello’s inability to see reason and act rationally is caused by Iago’s manipulation. Othello’s trust in Iago makes him feel he no longer needs to question others about the truth. After hearing Iago recount the events that happened while Cassio was supposed to be standing guard, Othello states, “I know, Iago, thy honesty and love doth mince …show more content…
Othello is consumed by his jealousy and is acts without rational thought. For instance, when Othello is in the bedroom with Desdemona, he states, “Being done, there is no pause” (5.2.82). Othello acts without thinking and commits an atrocious crime. He is consumed by his powerful emotions and cannot that he does not consider any alternatives to deal with the situation. Othello also demonstrates his impulsive nature by having violent outbursts without considering the consequences. When Othello has a conversation with Iago, Othello states, “Within these three days let me hear thee say that Cassio’s not alive”(3.3.472-473). Othello does not have any concrete evidence that Cassio is having an affair with Desdemona and can no longer control his emotions. He chooses to act impulsively by saying he wants Cassio killed. without taking everything into consideration. Othello can not even take the time to seriously consider what will happen before saying he wants Cassio dead. Therefore, Othello does not contemplate the possible consequences of his actions and chooses to acts without rational thought by suggesting murder. All in all, the fateful events of the play are a product of Othello acting on his