Saturday, June 1, 2019

Love and Hate Expressed by Characters in William Shakespeares Othello

Love and Hate Expressed by Characters in William Shakespeares Othello In the routine Othello, by William Shakespeare, different characters contribute to the development of particular themes. Three strong themes portrayed by the characters are of misplaced trust, make love vs. Hate and jealousy, and shattered innocence.The premier(prenominal) theme of misplaced trust is clearly evident in most of all the characters that are manipulated by the depraved Iago. Roderigo is the first character to be abstruse in his web of deception, whom I will focus on. Iago essentially uses Roderigo as a source of financial gain and a tool in extracting his penalize on the other characters. In Act I, Iago has him awaken Brabantio in order to spoil Othellos secret honeymoon with his daughter Call up her father. Rouse him, introduce after him, poison his delight.(1.1.69-70) Iago financially abuses Roderigo as well, consoling him constantly to put money in thy purse, (1.3.335) therefore supporti ng Iagos expenditures, which are supposedly winning Desdemonas love for him. Only later in the play does Rod...

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