One of the main themes in Act 1 of Othello is jealousy. Iago demonstrates this theme particularly well. For example when Iago recalls when Othello promoted Cassio he is writhing with anger and jealousy calling Cassio "a great arithmetician" (I.i.19).
In Act 1 of the play the main themes introduced were jealousy and deception. Iago is the main illustration of these two themes. During this act Iago shows his jealousy of Cassio's role as lieutenant as Iago wanted this position. 'I know my price, I am worth no worse a place.'(I,i,11) Iago criticises Cassio by saying he isn't cut out for the job as he is not a soldier but 'a great arithmetician...that never set a squadron in the field'(I,i,19-22)Iago argues that Cassio has no experience in this occupation. 'Mere prattle without practise.'(I,i,26)Because Othello appointed Cassio instead of Iago, Iago feels this is reason enough for him to ruin Othello, Iago's motive behind his deception.
The theme of deception in the play is shown through Iago's plans to demise Othello. Iago only pretends to serve Othello as he explains to Roderigo. 'Now sir, be judge yourself whether I in any just term am affined to love the Moor.'(I,i,38-40)Later in the act, Iago states bluntly 'I hate the Moor.'(I,iii,350)Yet when with Othello Iago treats him with an act of love and respect showing his two faced nature. Othello has fallen for Iago's deception as he states 'A man he is of honesty and trust.'(I,iii,280)Precisely what Iago isn't.
The only other character who is somewhat related to the theme of deception in Act 1 is Othello. Othello shows some deception by saying things such as 'Which, when I know boasting is an honour, I shall provulgate.'(I,ii,20-21) Essentially he is saying he is not a boaster. However, later in this scene Othello says 'Where is my cue to fight, I should have known it without a prompter.'(I,ii,82-83) Which indeed is a perfect example of Othello's boastfulness. He is bragging that he is a good soldier who is tough and experienced.
One of the main themes in Act 1 of Othello is jealousy. Iago demonstrates this theme particularly well. For example when Iago recalls when Othello promoted Cassio he is writhing with anger and jealousy calling Cassio "a great arithmetician" (I.i.19).
ReplyDeleteIn Act 1 of the play the main themes introduced were jealousy and deception. Iago is the main illustration of these two themes. During this act Iago shows his jealousy of Cassio's role as lieutenant as Iago wanted this position. 'I know my price, I am worth no worse a place.'(I,i,11) Iago criticises Cassio by saying he isn't cut out for the job as he is not a soldier but 'a great arithmetician...that never set a squadron in the field'(I,i,19-22)Iago argues that Cassio has no experience in this occupation. 'Mere prattle without practise.'(I,i,26)Because Othello appointed Cassio instead of Iago, Iago feels this is reason enough for him to ruin Othello, Iago's motive behind his deception.
ReplyDeleteThe theme of deception in the play is shown through Iago's plans to demise Othello. Iago only pretends to serve Othello as he explains to Roderigo. 'Now sir, be judge yourself whether I in any just term am affined to love the Moor.'(I,i,38-40)Later in the act, Iago states bluntly 'I hate the Moor.'(I,iii,350)Yet when with Othello Iago treats him with an act of love and respect showing his two faced nature. Othello has fallen for Iago's deception as he states 'A man he is of honesty and trust.'(I,iii,280)Precisely what Iago isn't.
The only other character who is somewhat related to the theme of deception in Act 1 is Othello. Othello shows some deception by saying things such as 'Which, when I know boasting is an honour, I shall provulgate.'(I,ii,20-21) Essentially he is saying he is not a boaster. However, later in this scene Othello says 'Where is my cue to fight, I should have known it without a prompter.'(I,ii,82-83) Which indeed is a perfect example of Othello's boastfulness. He is bragging that he is a good soldier who is tough and experienced.