My Mistress' Eyes by William Shakespeare
To enhance the irony of this realistic love poem, William includes a hefty collection of negative diction. With words describing his mistress as, "dun", "wires", "reeks", he does not paint a very admiring picture of her. He also does many anti-similes. He explains the many things that she is not as good as, such as, the sun, coral, snow, roses, and music. Such a love poem sounds incredibly too honest. However, it displays the realism that love must endure. The speaker does not have an over-whimsical view of his woman. He realizes that she does not have qualities that compare to the many beautiful aspects of nature. Yet he acknowledges how most every girl whom is compared to such things does not as well. In a way he is doing a realistic kindness to his mistress, through honesty and a strong hold on reality. Oddly enough, although he in a way disgraces his woman through negatively portraying her in a normally heralding format, one can still tell that he loves her. Through the end when he states, "I think my love as rare...", he admits that, to himself, she is still perfect.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Barbie Doll
Barbie Doll by Marge Piercy
This poem analyzes a woman's usual struggle to cope within a society that nitpicks and ostracizes everything it views. The poem describes a girl and her many good, healthy qualities. However, all anybody ever notices are her "fat nose and thick legs" (Piercy 835). These words are found more than once throughout the poem. Such a reoccurrence points to the importance of there meaning. It distinguishes how these criticisms of her appearance were a constant in her life. The ending of the poem is very sadistic and demented. In desperation, the girl resorts to cutting off her nose and legs to finally achieve happiness. While she lays in her casket, everyone comments on how pretty she looks. This poem is an explicative look on how shallow our culture has become. People no longer see the important inner qualities but are just content with dealing with the outside. When this poor girl has finally passed, the only thing people are able to comment on are her looks.
This poem analyzes a woman's usual struggle to cope within a society that nitpicks and ostracizes everything it views. The poem describes a girl and her many good, healthy qualities. However, all anybody ever notices are her "fat nose and thick legs" (Piercy 835). These words are found more than once throughout the poem. Such a reoccurrence points to the importance of there meaning. It distinguishes how these criticisms of her appearance were a constant in her life. The ending of the poem is very sadistic and demented. In desperation, the girl resorts to cutting off her nose and legs to finally achieve happiness. While she lays in her casket, everyone comments on how pretty she looks. This poem is an explicative look on how shallow our culture has become. People no longer see the important inner qualities but are just content with dealing with the outside. When this poor girl has finally passed, the only thing people are able to comment on are her looks.
A Jury of Her Peers
A Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell
Going along with the theme of this literature packet, this short story centers around the theme of gender roles. More specifically, it men's sexism and thoughts on the stereotypical roles of women. This whole story has a very ironic twist. When conducting an investigation of Mrs. Wright's husband's death, the typical men decide to take on the clues themselves, leaving the women to stay out of the way. However, it is the overlooked women who ironically crack the case. With a womanly instinct and wisdom, they pick up on small clues that the men and their big egos seem to overlook. They point out the many unfinished tasks of Mrs. Wright around the house. Whenever, the women pick up certain clues, the men just dismiss it condescendingly, "Well, can you beat the women! Held for murder, and worrying about her preserves!" (Glaspell 413). Once the woman finally fully realize with certainty that Mrs. Wright was her husband's murderer and even why she did it, they do not reveal the truth. This I find incredibly disturbing. Although the women were mistreated and Mrs. Wright was a neglected wife, that does not justify the actions of either. Mrs. Wright is a murderer, she took someone's life away, she does not deserve to live on the outside. Just because her husband mistreated her does not suddenly nullify her crime. I have hopes that men can take a lesson from this story to dismiss sexism, because the women are much more conniving then we believe.
Going along with the theme of this literature packet, this short story centers around the theme of gender roles. More specifically, it men's sexism and thoughts on the stereotypical roles of women. This whole story has a very ironic twist. When conducting an investigation of Mrs. Wright's husband's death, the typical men decide to take on the clues themselves, leaving the women to stay out of the way. However, it is the overlooked women who ironically crack the case. With a womanly instinct and wisdom, they pick up on small clues that the men and their big egos seem to overlook. They point out the many unfinished tasks of Mrs. Wright around the house. Whenever, the women pick up certain clues, the men just dismiss it condescendingly, "Well, can you beat the women! Held for murder, and worrying about her preserves!" (Glaspell 413). Once the woman finally fully realize with certainty that Mrs. Wright was her husband's murderer and even why she did it, they do not reveal the truth. This I find incredibly disturbing. Although the women were mistreated and Mrs. Wright was a neglected wife, that does not justify the actions of either. Mrs. Wright is a murderer, she took someone's life away, she does not deserve to live on the outside. Just because her husband mistreated her does not suddenly nullify her crime. I have hopes that men can take a lesson from this story to dismiss sexism, because the women are much more conniving then we believe.
Hunter's in the Snow
Hunters in the Snow by Tobias Wolff
The character of Frank is a very close average of Kenny and Tub. While Kenny is brass, hot-tempered, insulting, and foolish and Tub is quiet, tentative, emotional, and wimpy, Frank lies somewhere in between the two. In the beginning, almost symbolically, while Kenny and Tub are on opposite sides of the car, Frank is in in the middle. He is not so much a mediator as he is just two-faced. The beginning of the story it is Frank and Kenny who are very cliquey and very often gang up and abandon Tub. In another scenario when walking up the stream, the more closely-knit duo leave Tub alone, "Frank and Kenny worked one bank and Tub worked the other, moving upstream" (Wolff 189). This shows how Frank has his own macho, assertive side to him when he sides with Kenny. However, after Kenny is shot and taken out of the picture, one witnesses the other side of Frank. He now no longer is a bully to Tub but acts much more like a supportive friend. He no longer is engaging in listless banter and jokes but opening up about serious problems. He lets Tub in on his secret and when tub admits to his eating problem, he accepts it. Had Frank been with Kenny upon hearing Tub's secret, he would have hooted and hollered along with Kenny. However, now that Kenny is not present Frank does not feel compelled to be insensitive towards Tub. Frank is pretty much the chameleon of friends.
The character of Frank is a very close average of Kenny and Tub. While Kenny is brass, hot-tempered, insulting, and foolish and Tub is quiet, tentative, emotional, and wimpy, Frank lies somewhere in between the two. In the beginning, almost symbolically, while Kenny and Tub are on opposite sides of the car, Frank is in in the middle. He is not so much a mediator as he is just two-faced. The beginning of the story it is Frank and Kenny who are very cliquey and very often gang up and abandon Tub. In another scenario when walking up the stream, the more closely-knit duo leave Tub alone, "Frank and Kenny worked one bank and Tub worked the other, moving upstream" (Wolff 189). This shows how Frank has his own macho, assertive side to him when he sides with Kenny. However, after Kenny is shot and taken out of the picture, one witnesses the other side of Frank. He now no longer is a bully to Tub but acts much more like a supportive friend. He no longer is engaging in listless banter and jokes but opening up about serious problems. He lets Tub in on his secret and when tub admits to his eating problem, he accepts it. Had Frank been with Kenny upon hearing Tub's secret, he would have hooted and hollered along with Kenny. However, now that Kenny is not present Frank does not feel compelled to be insensitive towards Tub. Frank is pretty much the chameleon of friends.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The End: Iago a failure
Othello by William Shakespeare
So in the end, only a couple of the main characters are dead (disappointing), Cassio somehow still lives (also disappointing), and Iago is found out and is subject to trial (extremely disappointing and kind of lame). This is the opposite a reaction of someone normal, however I have the disposition that if events are to turn wrong in a tragic play, then they better do so with a prejudice. I mean scorched Earth! I expected that all of these fools scurrying around in Iago's little game of mouse trap would all soon befall each other, completely ignorant of Iago's involvement as he slips out the back Keyser Soze style (Usual Suspects reference). Instead only a couple of them die, and most all of them die knowing that it was honest Iago's plan. This was bound to bring him to an end. No one can be so two faced and play so many separate roles and get away from it. While pretending to be Rodrigo's companion but also playing as loyal to Cassio or admitting with Othello as witness to his speaking of the adultery but also not wanting to place himself as someone involved, soon his web of lies all came crashing down. I cringed knowing his plan had come to a fatal roadblock as he admitted to what he told Othello, "I told him what I thought, and told no more Than what he found himself was apt and true" (Shakespeare V.ii.175-176). This failure is most unimpressive. In some way it is not that Iago did a poor deed of planning these events. He is a master of illusion and manipulation. However, he must have foreseen how some unlucky occurrences could inhibit his goal. If he had pulled his plan off covertly, and let Othello die a monster in the eyes of those around him, then Iago could be called the greatest villain ever. However, he failed and was caught. Therefore the final verdict is that Iago is a mediocre Villain. That is the end of Othello.
So in the end, only a couple of the main characters are dead (disappointing), Cassio somehow still lives (also disappointing), and Iago is found out and is subject to trial (extremely disappointing and kind of lame). This is the opposite a reaction of someone normal, however I have the disposition that if events are to turn wrong in a tragic play, then they better do so with a prejudice. I mean scorched Earth! I expected that all of these fools scurrying around in Iago's little game of mouse trap would all soon befall each other, completely ignorant of Iago's involvement as he slips out the back Keyser Soze style (Usual Suspects reference). Instead only a couple of them die, and most all of them die knowing that it was honest Iago's plan. This was bound to bring him to an end. No one can be so two faced and play so many separate roles and get away from it. While pretending to be Rodrigo's companion but also playing as loyal to Cassio or admitting with Othello as witness to his speaking of the adultery but also not wanting to place himself as someone involved, soon his web of lies all came crashing down. I cringed knowing his plan had come to a fatal roadblock as he admitted to what he told Othello, "I told him what I thought, and told no more Than what he found himself was apt and true" (Shakespeare V.ii.175-176). This failure is most unimpressive. In some way it is not that Iago did a poor deed of planning these events. He is a master of illusion and manipulation. However, he must have foreseen how some unlucky occurrences could inhibit his goal. If he had pulled his plan off covertly, and let Othello die a monster in the eyes of those around him, then Iago could be called the greatest villain ever. However, he failed and was caught. Therefore the final verdict is that Iago is a mediocre Villain. That is the end of Othello.
Emilia
Othello by William Shakespeare
With so many outspoken and strong minded characters in this play, it is ironic that Emilia of all people would be the one to finally expose Iago. For one reason, it was bound to happen that one of the pawns in Iago's elaborate chess game would stumble across proof and put two and two together. Othello spoke of how Iago informed him of the adultery and the handkerchief, and Emilia had helped with the stealing of that very same handkerchief. It was not even as subtle as Rodrigo yelling out Iago's name as Iago stabbed him. Anyone could have placed Rodrigo as one of Iago's cronies. They would be like, "Yes, I have seen that guy before, he's the weirdo that Iago always whispers to and then runs off to do God knows what!" Somehow this little flaw in not picked up on. Back to the actual smart one of the play, Emilia. Not only does she catch on right away as she is given this clue, but she has no problem pronouncing it to the council of men around her. Emilia is already a timid woman and now her husband is ordering for her leave in front of many other macho men and she defies him to try to lay out this elaborate truth. After Iago commands her to go home, she denies saying, "I will not" (Shakespeare V.ii.223). She is soon after stabbed by Iago. How ironic is it that the one who exposes Iago is not only the most timid and seemingly unsubstantial of all the characters, but also the villains wife. Most wives would out of shock or loyalty, deny the fact. However, Emilia, Iago's wife, is at the forefront as the blamer. She does not bat an eye towards blaming her husband as the cause of all the misery. Good for her!
With so many outspoken and strong minded characters in this play, it is ironic that Emilia of all people would be the one to finally expose Iago. For one reason, it was bound to happen that one of the pawns in Iago's elaborate chess game would stumble across proof and put two and two together. Othello spoke of how Iago informed him of the adultery and the handkerchief, and Emilia had helped with the stealing of that very same handkerchief. It was not even as subtle as Rodrigo yelling out Iago's name as Iago stabbed him. Anyone could have placed Rodrigo as one of Iago's cronies. They would be like, "Yes, I have seen that guy before, he's the weirdo that Iago always whispers to and then runs off to do God knows what!" Somehow this little flaw in not picked up on. Back to the actual smart one of the play, Emilia. Not only does she catch on right away as she is given this clue, but she has no problem pronouncing it to the council of men around her. Emilia is already a timid woman and now her husband is ordering for her leave in front of many other macho men and she defies him to try to lay out this elaborate truth. After Iago commands her to go home, she denies saying, "I will not" (Shakespeare V.ii.223). She is soon after stabbed by Iago. How ironic is it that the one who exposes Iago is not only the most timid and seemingly unsubstantial of all the characters, but also the villains wife. Most wives would out of shock or loyalty, deny the fact. However, Emilia, Iago's wife, is at the forefront as the blamer. She does not bat an eye towards blaming her husband as the cause of all the misery. Good for her!
The Murder
Othello by William Shakespeare
In the final act, now comes the awkward scene when Othello lovingly murders his wife. He cries and speaks of how it is something he wishes he did not have to do, but out of honor, he must. This is total bologna In all practicality, if he was such a honorable man and still very much loved his wife, he would most likely spare her. He would still dismiss her, but at least let her live. Indeed, Iago did a fine job building Othello up to a head, but would not one dismiss and loose track of his evidence in the midst of one's dire and honest truth. His wife is sitting there weeping telling him over and over again that she does not know what she has done. If she truly were cheating and Othello repeatedly interrogated her as he had done, she probably would have come clean after the second time he asked. However, she is pure and ignorant of any of this and states to him that she has been loyal, "Alas, what ignorant sin have I committed?" (Shakespeare V.ii.70). In a moment such as this, when the wife, who to this point he still loves, weeps and cries out that she has done nothing, one would think that Othello would maybe begin to second guess all those little signs and innuendos that which he tried to associate with as "ocular proof". Many have been there where there mounds of insignificant evidence is all blown away with a simple, confident response.
In the final act, now comes the awkward scene when Othello lovingly murders his wife. He cries and speaks of how it is something he wishes he did not have to do, but out of honor, he must. This is total bologna In all practicality, if he was such a honorable man and still very much loved his wife, he would most likely spare her. He would still dismiss her, but at least let her live. Indeed, Iago did a fine job building Othello up to a head, but would not one dismiss and loose track of his evidence in the midst of one's dire and honest truth. His wife is sitting there weeping telling him over and over again that she does not know what she has done. If she truly were cheating and Othello repeatedly interrogated her as he had done, she probably would have come clean after the second time he asked. However, she is pure and ignorant of any of this and states to him that she has been loyal, "Alas, what ignorant sin have I committed?" (Shakespeare V.ii.70). In a moment such as this, when the wife, who to this point he still loves, weeps and cries out that she has done nothing, one would think that Othello would maybe begin to second guess all those little signs and innuendos that which he tried to associate with as "ocular proof". Many have been there where there mounds of insignificant evidence is all blown away with a simple, confident response.
Victims of Circumstance
Othello by William Shakespeare
Iago is almost like a composure, meticulously planning each and every finite detail and then orchestrating his plot out to perfection. However, in some cases Iago is still offered fortuitous bonuses that aid his success. In the scene where Othello listens in on Iago's conversation with Cassio, he perfectly produces a conversation with Cassio that paints a picture of blame on him. As he speaks of Bianca, boasting and laughing about her, Othello the entire time is under the impression that Cassio is speaking of Desdemona. Cassio mocks and says, "Alas, poor rogue! I think i' faith, she loves me" (Shakespeare IV.i. 109). I do find it quit ridiculous that during all of this cocky talk, Cassio did not once accidentally let Bianca's name slip. Why would he not? He was not aware that he was the only person that Iago could hear and knew nothing of Iago's plan. Also, how easy could it have been if Iago, who is lacking in social graces, either whispered Bianca's name to Cassio either so loud that Othello perceived it or not loud enough that Cassio failed to understand him and then just walked away after that awkward moment when you keep asking a friend what they said and near the third or fourth time cannot understand them and then finally just smile and pretend you heard them. I hate when that happens. Then the lucky incident with Bianca suddenly showing up angry of the handkerchief that she found in Cassio's room. How does everyone know where everyone else is all the time!? This is 16th century venice, not exactly the time of mobile phones and gps!
Iago is almost like a composure, meticulously planning each and every finite detail and then orchestrating his plot out to perfection. However, in some cases Iago is still offered fortuitous bonuses that aid his success. In the scene where Othello listens in on Iago's conversation with Cassio, he perfectly produces a conversation with Cassio that paints a picture of blame on him. As he speaks of Bianca, boasting and laughing about her, Othello the entire time is under the impression that Cassio is speaking of Desdemona. Cassio mocks and says, "Alas, poor rogue! I think i' faith, she loves me" (Shakespeare IV.i. 109). I do find it quit ridiculous that during all of this cocky talk, Cassio did not once accidentally let Bianca's name slip. Why would he not? He was not aware that he was the only person that Iago could hear and knew nothing of Iago's plan. Also, how easy could it have been if Iago, who is lacking in social graces, either whispered Bianca's name to Cassio either so loud that Othello perceived it or not loud enough that Cassio failed to understand him and then just walked away after that awkward moment when you keep asking a friend what they said and near the third or fourth time cannot understand them and then finally just smile and pretend you heard them. I hate when that happens. Then the lucky incident with Bianca suddenly showing up angry of the handkerchief that she found in Cassio's room. How does everyone know where everyone else is all the time!? This is 16th century venice, not exactly the time of mobile phones and gps!
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Iago is the Devil
Othello by William Shakespeare
Iago has struck with another one of his brilliantly thought out and manipulative plans. He indirectly causes Cassio to maim hes reputation and loose his officer position all from a few convenient lies. He whispers and pressures into the ears of Cassio, Montano, Rodrigo, causing all of them to achieve his bidding, either knowingly or unknowingly. He gets Cassio to act like a fool from those extra drinks. He causes Rodrigo to step up and call out Cassio due to a white lie. All the while he causes these people to commit crimes and sin he just sits idly by and looks as if he is an honest bystander. If Iago reminds me of one character throughout history, it would be the devil. Like the snake in the garden, he pesters and pressures people into doing what they know is wrong. He tricks them and lies to them and causes them to think they are doing the right thing. He ignores Cassio's pleads to not have another drink replying, "Oh, they are our friends. But one cup. I'll drink for you" (Shakespeare Act 2 Scene 3). Iago appears to be the embodiment of the devil. For all we know we possibly could very well be.
Iago has struck with another one of his brilliantly thought out and manipulative plans. He indirectly causes Cassio to maim hes reputation and loose his officer position all from a few convenient lies. He whispers and pressures into the ears of Cassio, Montano, Rodrigo, causing all of them to achieve his bidding, either knowingly or unknowingly. He gets Cassio to act like a fool from those extra drinks. He causes Rodrigo to step up and call out Cassio due to a white lie. All the while he causes these people to commit crimes and sin he just sits idly by and looks as if he is an honest bystander. If Iago reminds me of one character throughout history, it would be the devil. Like the snake in the garden, he pesters and pressures people into doing what they know is wrong. He tricks them and lies to them and causes them to think they are doing the right thing. He ignores Cassio's pleads to not have another drink replying, "Oh, they are our friends. But one cup. I'll drink for you" (Shakespeare Act 2 Scene 3). Iago appears to be the embodiment of the devil. For all we know we possibly could very well be.
Iago and Women
Othello by William Shakespeare
So not only is Iago slightly racist, but extremely sexist. He is beginning to form into what one could relate as the typical narrow-minded American redneck. However, Iago is way too clever to fall into such a faction. He talks to Desdemona and his wife, Emilia, about his thoughts on women. One can understand how much of a sexist pig he is just from hearing him harp on his poor wife. She, a woman who has spoken a total of maybe three lines, is accused and mocked by Iago for being a horrible nag that lets him hear it whenever she can. He attests to women's deceptive nature. He explains how maybe outside in public these women may put on little fronts. However, in doors, they are unbearably loud and nagging. Desdemona, who is listening to Iago rant over all of this is in disbelief, and is shocked even more when he tells her his idea of the perfect woman. He explains their sole purpose, "To suckle fools and chronicle small beer" (Act 2 Scene 1 Line 160). Iago is clearly untrusting of women, which must have a big part to play in his belief that his wife committed adultery.
So not only is Iago slightly racist, but extremely sexist. He is beginning to form into what one could relate as the typical narrow-minded American redneck. However, Iago is way too clever to fall into such a faction. He talks to Desdemona and his wife, Emilia, about his thoughts on women. One can understand how much of a sexist pig he is just from hearing him harp on his poor wife. She, a woman who has spoken a total of maybe three lines, is accused and mocked by Iago for being a horrible nag that lets him hear it whenever she can. He attests to women's deceptive nature. He explains how maybe outside in public these women may put on little fronts. However, in doors, they are unbearably loud and nagging. Desdemona, who is listening to Iago rant over all of this is in disbelief, and is shocked even more when he tells her his idea of the perfect woman. He explains their sole purpose, "To suckle fools and chronicle small beer" (Act 2 Scene 1 Line 160). Iago is clearly untrusting of women, which must have a big part to play in his belief that his wife committed adultery.
Iago's manipulation of Roderigo
Othello by William Shakespeare
One odd relationship existing within the realm of Othello is that of Iago and Roderigo. Roderigo appears to have an extreme man crush on Iago, falling for every bit of Iago's valiant B.S. Being told that their differing motives intertwine, Rodrigo is set to aid Iago in any way he can in order to bring about Iago's master plan. For Iago, the goal is simply to cause mayhem and despair in Othello's life. However for the simple minded Rodrigo, he is possessed by love by Brabantio's daughter, Desdemona. This fair maiden also happens to be Othello's wife. I see a connection! Rodrigo with the hope and naivety of a young child believes that through Iago's plan, he can somehow steal this woman who is far out of his league from a man that leads legions. While Rodrigo believes that Iago holds his best intentions, Iago truly is just using Rodrigo as he uses everyone else. Since Rodrigo is emotional, he is malleable, and since he is malleable he is the perfect servant to do Iago's dirty work. Iago thinks Rodrigo is nothing more than a half-minded knave. After putting on his "honest Iago" facade and consoling Rodrigo from suicide, he says,
"Thus do I ever make my fool my purse" (Shakespeare Act 1 Scene 3 Line 320).
Some friend he is...
One odd relationship existing within the realm of Othello is that of Iago and Roderigo. Roderigo appears to have an extreme man crush on Iago, falling for every bit of Iago's valiant B.S. Being told that their differing motives intertwine, Rodrigo is set to aid Iago in any way he can in order to bring about Iago's master plan. For Iago, the goal is simply to cause mayhem and despair in Othello's life. However for the simple minded Rodrigo, he is possessed by love by Brabantio's daughter, Desdemona. This fair maiden also happens to be Othello's wife. I see a connection! Rodrigo with the hope and naivety of a young child believes that through Iago's plan, he can somehow steal this woman who is far out of his league from a man that leads legions. While Rodrigo believes that Iago holds his best intentions, Iago truly is just using Rodrigo as he uses everyone else. Since Rodrigo is emotional, he is malleable, and since he is malleable he is the perfect servant to do Iago's dirty work. Iago thinks Rodrigo is nothing more than a half-minded knave. After putting on his "honest Iago" facade and consoling Rodrigo from suicide, he says,
"Thus do I ever make my fool my purse" (Shakespeare Act 1 Scene 3 Line 320).
Some friend he is...
Iago's Intentions
Othello by William Shakespeare
In William Shakespeare's play, Othello, the antagonist, Iago is bent on the destruction of his Superior Officer, Othello. Iago and his crony, Rodrigo, lie and manipulate many of Othello's close companions in order to do so. The real question is what is Iago's motives. What seems to be the most likely cause of Iago's hatred would be jealousy. For one, he hates it enough that he must be submissive to Othello, as Othello is his superior. Furthermore, not only is he not Othello's ranking as a captain but two levels below. This all came to be thanks to Othello's proclivity to his friend Michael Cassio, whom Othello found more fit to serve right under him. Iago says to Rodrigo,
"Three great ones of the city
In William Shakespeare's play, Othello, the antagonist, Iago is bent on the destruction of his Superior Officer, Othello. Iago and his crony, Rodrigo, lie and manipulate many of Othello's close companions in order to do so. The real question is what is Iago's motives. What seems to be the most likely cause of Iago's hatred would be jealousy. For one, he hates it enough that he must be submissive to Othello, as Othello is his superior. Furthermore, not only is he not Othello's ranking as a captain but two levels below. This all came to be thanks to Othello's proclivity to his friend Michael Cassio, whom Othello found more fit to serve right under him. Iago says to Rodrigo,
"Three great ones of the city
(In personal suit to make me his lieutenant)
Off-capped to him, and by the faith of man
I know my price, I am worth no worse a place" (Shakespeare Act 1, Scene 1, Lines 9-13)
Despite suggestions by many renowned people to make Iago Othello's second in command, Othello ignored their requests and claimed to have already chosen Cassio. Iago is bitter about these considering how much more experience he has over Cassio, who is truly just a bookworm. Iago also has much hatred for Othello that he believes Othello slept with his wife. The whether this claim is viable or not remains to be seen, however, Othello believes it to be true. All of these reasons that Iago hates Othello are magnified by Othello's biggest difference, he is black. These furthermore ignites Iago's hatred of Othello.
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