The Manipulation of Othello
A tragic fault is a character trait which causes the action of a tragic hero or
character. Iago manipulates Othello and Cassio by using their character traits and flaws
against them. It will become evident how he does this as you read further.
Iago exploits Othello’s character traits. Othello’s trust is manipulated by Iago. Iago
lies to Othello, who thinks he wouldn’t lie to him. Iago tells Othello that Desdemona is
having an affair and he believes him because he trusts him. His integrity was also
exploited by Iago. Othello killed Desdemona because of his integrity, which Iago
planned. Othello would rather have Desdemona dead than to let her have an affair with
another man. Iago exploited Othello, but he also exploited Cassio.
Iago manipulates Cassio’s character traits. Cassio’s charisma is exploited by Iago.
Iago uses Cassio’s charisma to get Othello think that Cassio and Desdemona are having
an affair. Othello believes Iago when he lies about Cassio’s dream about Desdemona
because of Cassio’s charisma. his honesty is also abused by Iago. Iago uses Cassio’s
honesty about Bianca against him when he sets Cassio up and tells Othello that Cassio is
talking about Desdemona. this makes Othello want to kill Desdemona and Cassio. Iago’s
exploits against Othello and Cassio work.
The Essay on Othello and Desdemona vs. Romeo and Juliet
Othello and Desdemona vs. Romeo and Juliet Othello and Desdemona are similar and different from Romeo and Juliet in several ways, both as couples, and as individuals. The circumstances they face and the nature of their characters share similarities, and so do the choices they make, but the other characters in the respective plays, and the key differences in Othello and Romeo's dispositions cause ...
It became evident that, using their character traits and flaws against them, Iago
exploited Othello and Cassio. you read of the trickery Iago used to accomplish this vulgar
display of what, in his mind, seemed to be justice. These tragic characters are an example
of what can happen when your traits and flaws are manipulated by others.
By: RYAN HARRISON
