Shakespeares Othello - Iago has No Conscience :: GCSE English Literature Coursework

Iago of Othello Iago has no conscience. He is an angry man and is happy to take down everyone round him to get what he wants revenge. It is in Act 1, Scene 3, that he devises his evil plan. present we can see inside Iagos mind. It is easy to see that his primary indigence is jealousy jealousy that Othello may have slept with his wife, and jealousy that Othello chose C nookieio over him. As he plots his revenge, it is clear Iago respects and cares for no one. (Act 1, Scene 3, 378-381) I hate the Moor,And it is popular opinion abroad that twixt my sheetsHas make my office. I know not ift be true,But I, for mere suspicion in that kind,Will do, as if for surety. Iago states here he suspects Othello may have slept with his wife. He is not sure of this, but declares that surety is not necessary. I believe Iago is not so much concerned with his wife creation unfaithful, but that he cant stand the thought that it may have been with Othello. (Act 1, Scene 3, 381-382) He holds me wellTh e better shall my purpose work on him.This shows how conniving Iago is. He will procedure the fact that Othello trusts him to get his revenge.(Act 1, Scene 3, 383-385)Cassios a proper man. Let me see nowTo get his place, and to plume up my willIn double knavery. How? How? Lets see.Here double knavery means to pull off one stunt and obtain two desired outcomes - to get Cassios position (which he felt he deserved) and to make himself appear respectful for his egos sake.Another benefit of getting Cassios position is he can be closer to Othello. When he accomplishes this, he will be able to obtain even more trust from Othello and begin manipulating him to believe that Cassio and Desdemona are having an adulteress relationship(Act 1, Scene 3, 386-389)After whatever time, to abuse Othellos earsThat he is too familiar with his wife.He hath a person and a smooth disposeTo be suspected - framed to make women false.Iago knows that Othello is a man of righteousness and therefore, believes o thers to be so until proven differently. Iago has no respect for integrity and consequently, has no respect for Othello. This is obvious in his reference to Othello as an ass which can tenderly be led by th nose.Shakespeares Othello - Iago has No Conscience GCSE English Literature CourseworkIago of Othello Iago has no conscience. He is an angry man and is happy to take down everyone around him to get what he wants revenge. It is in Act 1, Scene 3, that he devises his evil plan. Here we can see inside Iagos mind. It is easy to see that his primary motivation is jealousy jealousy that Othello may have slept with his wife, and jealousy that Othello chose Cassio over him. As he plots his revenge, it is clear Iago respects and cares for no one. (Act 1, Scene 3, 378-381) I hate the Moor,And it is thought abroad that twixt my sheetsHas done my office. I know not ift be true,But I, for mere suspicion in that kind,Will do, as if for surety. Iago states here he suspects Othello may have s lept with his wife. He is not sure of this, but declares that surety is not necessary. I believe Iago is not so much concerned with his wife being unfaithful, but that he cant stand the thought that it may have been with Othello. (Act 1, Scene 3, 381-382) He holds me wellThe better shall my purpose work on him.This shows how conniving Iago is. He will use the fact that Othello trusts him to get his revenge.(Act 1, Scene 3, 383-385)Cassios a proper man. Let me see nowTo get his place, and to plume up my willIn double knavery. How? How? Lets see.Here double knavery means to pull off one stunt and obtain two desired outcomes - to get Cassios position (which he felt he deserved) and to make himself appear respectful for his egos sake.Another benefit of getting Cassios position is he can be closer to Othello. When he accomplishes this, he will be able to obtain even more trust from Othello and begin manipulating him to believe that Cassio and Desdemona are having an adulteress relationsh ip(Act 1, Scene 3, 386-389)After some time, to abuse Othellos earsThat he is too familiar with his wife.He hath a person and a smooth disposeTo be suspected - framed to make women false.Iago knows that Othello is a man of integrity and therefore, believes others to be so until proven differently. Iago has no respect for integrity and consequently, has no respect for Othello. This is obvious in his reference to Othello as an ass which can tenderly be led by th nose.