The tragic aspects of the play although stemming from Iago’s actions, all relate back to one cause, envy. The play illuminates the danger sof jealously and how just a bit can destroy lives. Jealousy is shapes the actions of Iago, Roderigo, and Othello, ultimately destroying lives. From the beginning of the play, Iago’s words forshadow his intentions. When Iago tells Rodergo that he has been denied a prmotion that was given to Cassio he states, “"And what was he?
When Othello named his new lieutenant to be Cassio, Iago got angry and immediately plans to avenge himself by destroying Othello and Cassio together. He makes Othello believe that he likes him and that he is his most trustworthy friend, however we the audience know that Iago hates Othello. This is clearly shown in act one scene three when Iago says, "I hate the moor… I follow him to serve my turn upon him”. At first Iago plans to wreck Cassio’s life so that Othello feels frustrated and ashamed with him. Iago first plans to get Cassio drunk while he was on guard duty, so that he starts a fight with Rodrigo while he is drunk and that would get him in trouble with Othello.
The readers can see how Oedipus is an arrogant person as he calls the blind profit a monster; because Tiresias refuses to speak and answer questions that Oedipus seek. While Oedipus characterise the monster, by killing his father and marrying off to his mother, a conspiracy and irony on who is the monster. Tiresias suggested that the future already been determined, and he knows that Oedipus will hunt down to know who killed King Laius. This character of Oedipus depicts the readers’ views of him being egotism, as he demands the truth from Tiresias. However, Oedipus egotism character concerning autonomy depicts and fulfills his destiny.
In “In following him, I follow but myself”, Iago reveals his plan to Roderigo and shows his deception and malicious deceit to Othello. Iago’s malicious acts of jealous are also motivated by the fear of the fragility of his reputation, so he sets out to protect what he has wired vigorously to achieve. “I hate the Moor.” Iago confesses to the audience in his soliloquy. And it is thought abroad that “He’s done my office. I know not if’t be true”.
In the play, Iago creates a mischievous plan to get his job back, which involves turning everyone against each other. An example of this is when he tells Roderigo a lie about Cassio, which makes Roderigo hate Cassio, and puts the story in action after Roderigo instigates a fight (II. i). Likewise, Iago is smart because once he says something, he follows
Godfrey discusses that Iago has jealousy towards any kind of love and happiness. Godfrey’s first point he makes is that Iago knows that jealousy will ruin Othello. He knows that with jealousy, comes irrationality. This irrationality controls and takes over its victim, consuming their thoughts and clouding their judgment of rationality. This is exactly what Iago wants to happen to the Othello.
Montano lets Cassio go and at this point he and Roderigo fight. This fight ultimately leads to the dismissal of Cassio as Othello's lieutenant. This instance specifically shows how Iago's manipulation leads Cassio to mental insanity, and causes him to become physically violent. The situation above leaves an opening for Iago to fulfill his vital plan to bring down Othello through Desdemona. Cassio was a mental wreck and told Iago that his reputation was ruined.
Tiresias tells Oedipus that all of Thebes will turn against him, and in his angry confusion, Oedipus begins to believe that Creon and Tiresias are plotting against him. Now that things aren’t working for him anymore Oedipus is led to confusion and anger. He believes as if something or someone is plotting against him. Only Jocasta, Oedipus’ wife, can talk him out of killing Creon. Once Jocasta explains how the former King, Laius, was killed Oedipus realizes that he is the murderer.
Shakespeare demonstrates the effects of revenge on human personality in his play Othello. The impact of revenge has very tragic consequences on the characters resulting in the deaths of Othello, Desdemona and Emilia, whereas the main perpetrator, Iago, remains alive. Revenge is the main reason that dominates Iago's character and allows him to manipulate Othello's thoughts and actions. Revenge transforms Iago into a deviously cunning person, who is able to manipulate Othello's weakness of jealousy ultimately leading into the downfall of Othello and destruction of his love for Desdemona. Revenge has been expressed by Shakespeare through the themes of betrayal and jealousy.
Who truly has the blood on their hands at the expense of this kingdom? Women are to blame for this corruption, this disharmony. These malicious, spiteful and wicked cretins have manipulated our men, made a mockery of our power. Never again, will I allow these evil vultures to control our decisions, to question our authority. We must rid ourselves of this scourge.