What are moments in the language where Iago gains and repels the readers' sympathy? How convincing are Iago's arguments about what he must and/or will do? If they are convincing, and the reader is sympathetic, what happens to the readers' perception of Othello?
2006-08-30 12:54:48 · 3 answers · asked by kleptomaniac3 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Hmm... Sound like just the sort of questions I was asked when I read Othello in high school. If you've read the play, you should have no problem answering this. If you are too lazy to read it, rent the DVD in which Kenneth Brannaugh plays Iago...it is the most true to the play. Having someone else answer this for you will not help with youur homework because your teacher is wanting you to express your opinion and feelings on the subject. My opinion won't mean much to him/her.
2006-08-30 13:02:09 · answer #1 · answered by Sandie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Othello appears gullible, but the real flaw in Othello's character is that the jealousy inflamed by Iago is baseless. Othello's pride makes the insidious words of Iago into fact, and he acts upon it by killing his innocent wife. Thus, Othello is a victim, not of Iago, but of himself. B.
2006-08-30 13:04:17 · answer #2 · answered by Brian M 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need to read the play yourself and answer these questions. Nice disguise, though.
2006-08-30 13:04:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋