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A 5 page research paper that examines the manner in which Shakespeare explores the nature of good and evil in Othello. The writer focuses on the skill of Iago's linguistic manipulation of Othello, as he propels a good man toward a heinous crime. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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world, and particularly people and their actions, in terms of black and white, good or bad. In particular, we want to believe that "good" people, while they may make mistakes,
are incapable of true evil. However, Shakespeare successfully disputes this supposition in Othello, a play in which a truly evil man -- Iago -- skillfully manipulates a good man
-- Othello -- into committing a heinous act -- the murder of his good and virtuous wife, Desdemona -- the love of his life. As this suggests, the action
of the play revolves around a fascinating portrayal of the nature of good and evil. In the early part of the play, Shakespeare focuses on establishing the good
character of both Othello and Desdemona. This is essential to the internal logic of the drama because much of the action hinges on the audience being aware of the essential
natures of the main characters. As the play opens, it is quickly established that Desdemona has eloped with Othello. The efforts of Desdemonas father to establish whether or not
she married of her own free will offer an opportunity to establish Othellos superlative character. In defending his actions before the Duke, recounting some of his life story, he
speaks so eloquently that the Duke comments that Othellos tale would "win my daughter too" (Act I, Scene 3, line 171). Furthermore, the scene introduces Desdemona as a dutiful daughter
and a loving wife. Also the beginning of the play establishes the evil nature of Iago and his plot for Othellos downfall. It is unclear why Iago should hate
Othello to such a degree. In Act I, Scene III, Iago tells Roderigo, a Venetian gentleman who loves Desdemona, that he hates the Moor -- "my cause is hearted" (line
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