Appearance vs. Reality
In the play Othello, one of the characters that displays this trait most is Iago. Iago uses appearance vs. reality to get revenge on Othello for two reasons. The first reason is because Othello chose Micheal Cassio to be his lieutenant instead of Iago. The second reason being that Iago has suspicion that Othello has slept with his wife.
Act 1
In act 1 scene 1, Iago is again talking to Roderigo about his plan to take down Cassio from his position as Othello's right hand man, he says "I am not what I am"(65). This statement is Iago foreshadowing on what he plans to do later on in the plan, And this is when the audience is fully aware of Iago's purpose in the play.
In act 1 scene 3, Othello is speaking about Iago about how he's an honest man. " so please your grace, my ancient: A man he is of honesty and trust. "(281) But Othello doesn't know that Iago plans against him. Also 2 quotes in scene 3 of Iago speaks to Roderigo revealing the truth of Iago's true thoughts against Othello. " I hate the moor. My cause is hearted; thine hath no less reason. Let us be conjunctive in our revenge against him. "(358) " After some time to abuse Othello's ears that He is too farmiliar with His wife "(385)
Act 2
Act 3
In Act 3 scene 3 one of the main parts of the play happens. When Emilia finds Othello's hankercheif that he gave to Destimona, then gives it to Iago. Iago then puts the hankercheif in Cassio's bed chamber putting it in Cassio's possession, and tells Othello that he saw Cassio with it. "I know not that; but such a hankercheif- I am sure it was your wifes- did i today see Cassio wipe his beard with." (438) -Iago This is what triggers Othello to go crazy because he thinks that Destimona is cheating on him.
Rhetorical Devices
Rhetorical Devices
Reputation: Iago protects his reputation by manipulating
other characters like Othello.
Definition: The beliefs or opinions that are generally held
about someone or something
Cause- and-effect analysis: Iago makes characters believe
certain things through his explanations of the different things that were going
on (Like Cassio and Desdemona’s relation)
Definition: the
explanation of why something happened or what its consequences were or will be.<
Audience: even though Iago was trying to deceive others into
believing something other then whaat is true, the audience knew Iago was a lier
and good with his speech.
Defination: the intended readers of a piece of writing.
Knowledge of the audience’s needs and expectations helps a writer shape the
writing so that it is clear, interesting and convincing.