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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Blog #3
What does Act 2, scene 3 establish for:
Othello, Iago, Cassio, Roderigo
I found scene 2.3 of Othello to be very action-packed. In the course of this scene, Cassio is stripped of his lieutenancy, and Iago continues to scheme, with Othello and Roderigo still caught in his web of lies. Othello feels that he can solely trust Iago after encountering Cassio's drunken fight. With Cassio out of the picture, Othello's trust, and Roderigo as his puppet, Iago can now proceed to destroy Othello and Desdemona's marriage. By the end of this scene, Cassio is set to try and redeem himself to Othello, and Iago is waiting for the right moment to strike. This scene highlights Iago's evil plans in action, and represents how they are slowly changing the lives of those around him. Iago now has Othello, Roderigo, and Cassio and his weapons of revenge.
I feel the same way. I felt that iagos plan worked for what he wanted to gwt out of it. So far everyhing he said he was going to do he does and does it sucessfully. Othello is to nice of a man to realize Iagos sneeky ways. Iago is determined to get what he wants which makes readers feel hes even more evil then he appears to be.
Scene 3 has had a lot going on. Cassio has been removed from lieutenancy which is what Iago wanted. Since this was the reason Iago wanted revenge on Othello, the play should be practically over but its obviously not so this proves there is more to his plan. Roderigo believes that Iago is still helping him. Othello believes that Cassio deserved to be stripped of his title and that Iago is telling the truth. Othello is right where Iago wants him so Iago can use his manipulative skills to achieve exactly what he wants.
In act three, it was established that Othello, although smart, is a bit too trusting. He often agrees with and supports Iago without question or suspicion. At the same time, Iago is proven to be an extremely good actor, pretending to respect Othello and calculating his plans precisely. Although he has already gotten the revenge he sought after, he will stop at nothing to take everything away from Othello. Cassio is obviously very concerned with his good reputation and will do anything to gain respect again. Roderigo continues to let Iago manipulate him, although it seems to go against his better judgement.
in act two iago's hold on roderigo grows stronger and he even begins to manipulate cassio. Iago's master plan is rapidly developing and now ,even with cassio out of the position iago wanted, iago still has a burning flame of hate for othello.
Othello, to me, has begun his downward spiral. He has officially stripped Cassio of his lieutenant position, based on Iago's information. He has hired Iago to be the makeshift lieutenant, which is exactly what Iago wanted. Cassio is falling right into Iago's trap, and will further ruin his reputation if Othello catches him pleading with Desdemona. Roderigo
seems to be starting to have his own thought instead of parroting Iago. He wishes to get out of this web Iago is spinning and return to Venice. However, as expected, Iago talks him out of it
These scene to me showed how cunning and intelligent Iago really is. His whole plan is working perfectly so far with Cassio being stripped of his lieutenancy and then going to seek help with Desdemona. I think it also shows how easily controlled not only Roderigo is but also Othello as he is swept up in Othello's lies without any idea of all of whats going on. Of course that is all part of Iago's plan.
I found scene 2.3 of Othello to be very action-packed. In the course of this scene, Cassio is stripped of his lieutenancy, and Iago continues to scheme, with Othello and Roderigo still caught in his web of lies. Othello feels that he can solely trust Iago after encountering Cassio's drunken fight. With Cassio out of the picture, Othello's trust, and Roderigo as his puppet, Iago can now proceed to destroy Othello and Desdemona's marriage. By the end of this scene, Cassio is set to try and redeem himself to Othello, and Iago is waiting for the right moment to strike. This scene highlights Iago's evil plans in action, and represents how they are slowly changing the lives of those around him. Iago now has Othello, Roderigo, and Cassio and his weapons of revenge.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Tracy, Roderigo is a puppet. It is interesting to see Iago become more diabolical even though he gets his promotion.
DeleteI feel the same way. I felt that iagos plan worked for what he wanted to gwt out of it. So far everyhing he said he was going to do he does and does it sucessfully. Othello is to nice of a man to realize Iagos sneeky ways. Iago is determined to get what he wants which makes readers feel hes even more evil then he appears to be.
DeleteScene 3 has had a lot going on. Cassio has been removed from lieutenancy which is what Iago wanted. Since this was the reason Iago wanted revenge on Othello, the play should be practically over but its obviously not so this proves there is more to his plan. Roderigo believes that Iago is still helping him. Othello believes that Cassio deserved to be stripped of his title and that Iago is telling the truth. Othello is right where Iago wants him so Iago can use his manipulative skills to achieve exactly what he wants.
ReplyDeleteYes, Roderigo is first to become ensnared in Iago's web, followed by Cassio. Next up...Othello.
DeleteIn act three, it was established that Othello, although smart, is a bit too trusting. He often agrees with and supports Iago without question or suspicion. At the same time, Iago is proven to be an extremely good actor, pretending to respect Othello and calculating his plans precisely. Although he has already gotten the revenge he sought after, he will stop at nothing to take everything away from Othello. Cassio is obviously very concerned with his good reputation and will do anything to gain respect again. Roderigo continues to let Iago manipulate him, although it seems to go against his better judgement.
ReplyDeleteI wonder why Cassio doesn't ask Othello for his forgivness??
Deletein act two iago's hold on roderigo grows stronger and he even begins to manipulate cassio. Iago's master plan is rapidly developing and now ,even with cassio out of the position iago wanted, iago still has a burning flame of hate for othello.
ReplyDeleteI like Othello..he is nice and genuine but Iago is mean..I dont like him
ReplyDeleteOthello, to me, has begun his downward spiral. He has officially stripped Cassio of his lieutenant position, based on Iago's information. He has hired Iago to be the makeshift lieutenant, which is exactly what Iago wanted. Cassio is falling right into Iago's trap, and will further ruin his reputation if Othello catches him pleading with Desdemona. Roderigo
ReplyDeleteseems to be starting to have his own thought instead of parroting Iago. He wishes to get out of this web Iago is spinning and return to Venice. However, as expected, Iago talks him out of it
ReplyDeleteThese scene to me showed how cunning and intelligent Iago really is. His whole plan is working perfectly so far with Cassio being stripped of his lieutenancy and then going to seek help with Desdemona. I think it also shows how easily controlled not only Roderigo is but also Othello as he is swept up in Othello's lies without any idea of all of whats going on. Of course that is all part of Iago's plan.
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