Othello: Explain the important and effectiveness of ‘Act three, Scene three’

In the seventeenth century, Shakespeare found the plot for Othello in Giraldi Ginthios collection of tales Hicatomithi (1565). The play itself is set in the 16th century Venice and Cyprus. At the quantify of Shakespeare, Turks were considered to be barbarians as opposed to the Christians who represented civilization and morality. In the play in that respect is a reference to a Turkish naval attack on the Venetian controlled land of Cyprus. Its beca flake of this battle that well-nigh of the plot takes place in Cyprus.The third shooter of the third symbolize in the play is an immoderate and serious snap, which displays the turning identify of events that begun in the previous two bits. Such events as the migration of Othello, the moor, Desdemona, Othellos wife, Iago, Othellos ensign, Cassio, Othellos lieutenant, Roderigo, Iagos fighter, and many Venetian men and women, from Venice to Cyprus. This change of location for the characters and the plot led to opportunities for l ater aspects of the play in particular the unfairness intent created by Iago began to take shape as social occasions fell to place in his favour.In act three, scene three, and the audience puke witness Iagos newly found control over the general, Othello. Iago manages to convince Othello that Desdemona is having an map and is a traitorously woman. This definitely comes as a shock to the audience repayable to the good, loyal and bank image of Othello that they saw at the start of the play. There is likewise a display of Iagos power of economic consumption that allows him to use them in any way he wants, so he can achieve his goals.Othello is more than changed in this scene he turn overs that his wife is having an affair and starts to take up doubts in the labor union he so strongly believed in. Othello shows signs to his more vulnerable and light(a)er side that makes the audience question his character. The events in this scene build up to a tragic mop uping that the a udience can predict from the moment they realise Iagos evil curriculum and role in act three. Tragedy is inevitable and the audience can slangly see it, due to their understanding of Shakespeares real intensions in the scene.In conclusion it can be said that in this primordial scene of the play, Othello begins to lose control of the occurrence and Iago takes possessions. Scene three is the turning point of events in the play. Its the point where Iagos programme starts to fall in place and the audience nonice the power of Iagos words over Othello. entirely these events begun desire time before this scene At the start of the play we are introduced to Iago, Othellos ensign and advisor, Roderigo, Iagos friend thats in venerate with Desdemona. The audience learn the fact that Roderigo is paying Iago to bear Desdemona external from Othello.From the commencement conversation, it becomes clear that Iago is evil, cruel and selfish. He talks of the fact that Othello do Cassio lie utenant instead of him and how much he hates and wants to drive down Othello. Iagos evil stick out begun when he told Brabantio that Othello has in mystery story married and ran away with Desdemona, Brabantios daughter. This caused for Othello to be taken to judgeship and accused of using witchcraft on Desdemona. During this event Othello stays cool and calm while Iago was hoping for him to get angry and in more trouble.At the end of the act, Othello is sent to defend Cyprus from the Turkish attack. In act two, Othello, Desdemona, Iago, Roderigo and Cassio arrive in Cyprus. As Iago continues his plan against Othello, it becomes clear that its not just Othello that give get impairment at the end. Iago shapes to use Cassio in his plan by making him vulnerable so he gets Cassio fired. With the intension of making things worse, Iago advises Cassio to meet with Desdemona and beg her to persuade Othello to consider giving him another chance. Cassio arranges to meet Desdemona in he r house.At the start of act three, Iago plans for Othello to arrive at his house just to witness Cassio leaving and makes sure that Othello does not forget the sight of cassio by punishinging suspicious of Cassios appearance and suggesting that there is something going on in the midst of Desdemona and Cassio. Even though Othello doesnt accept any of this, he keeps the thought in his oral sex. The audience are now aware of Iagos plan and Othellos jealous mind and all they await is to see how far this would drive Othello and how it will affect the forthcome of the play.At the end of the scene Othello loses control when he finds himself having to decide between his love for Desdemona and his trust of Iagos word. This shows Othellos weakness and foolishness to the audience. Shakespeares intension is to prove that not e rattlingone would fall for Iagos plan and that Othello was made vulnerable through and through out his life history and was open to attack from Iago. Through out t he play, the audience witness the quick change of character in Othello and un equivalent Othello himself, they realise that Iago is responsible for most of it.Iago was the person that didnt seem genuinely dangerous at the start of the play except as the events following up to act three, scene three took place, he showed his true colours by initiating his evil plan to destroy Othello, Desdemona and Cassios life. Iagos hate for Othello started because of his in spite of for pitch-black people, his jealousy of Othellos fame and finally because of the fact that Cassio was made lieutenant instead of him. Iago felt betrayed and destroyed and distinct to make life hell for Othello by acting as his friend but working secretly as his enemy.As time passed, things changed in his favour and all he had to do was to give them a push in the wrong direction and enjoyed the show as Othellos wonderful life went to ruins. It is very important to understand the tricks and skills used by Iago duri ng the time which he brainwashed Othello. At first he tone-beginning to throw hints and ideas but Othello ignored them for some time. Cassio, my lord? No, sure, I cannot appreciate it that he would sneak away so guilty like, seeing you coming 33(38-40). He continued his manipulation by telling insincere facts and proving his points using any possible situation.But he still held back made his words sound like suggestions while Othello is taking in every word without beingness aware. I speak not yet of proof, Look to your wife observe her well with cassio 33(194-195) diely, he took his case to the extreme when he realised that Othello would not give in without proof. Iago told Othello about a made up event in which he witnessed Cassio having an erotic dream about Desdemona. Othello immediately believed this, which proved just how little he trusted his wife and how much he trusted Iago. In sleep I heard him say refreshed Desdemona, let us be wary, let us hide our love 33(416- 417)Iago talked to Othello about false acts done by cassio and other wrong men but most of the time the actions he talk of are the same things he did and continued to do while Iago and the audience were completely aware of that, Othello had no clue, making this an example of dramatic irony. O beware, my lord, of jealousy The green-eyed monster, which doth mock the meat it feeds on 33(164-165). Othello was introduced as a brave, understanding man, famous in the army, loved by his wife and respected by the court. afterward all the work done by Iago, Othello completely changed and did things he could not imagine before.By the end of act three, scene three Othello had gone past denial and just needed enough time and proof to be completely convinced and to make a tragic decision. In act one, Iago and Roderigos exposition of Othello made him look like an evil man who kidnapped a girl and betrayed a friend when Othello first made an appearance, everything changed due to the contrast be tween his good personality and the fake description. The audience thought of Othello as the good characters that wont change under any condition it is clear that when Othello resorted so low to think false of his wife, he would be a disappointment to the audience.Iagos words and speeches had the worst effect on Othello and Shakespeare shows this through the weird and wild actions from Othello towards Desdemona and cassio, which lastly led to murder. Shakespeare demonstrated Othellos confusion and disturbed mind as he fought a battle in his head between suspicion and reality. Then there was the loss of control, which managed to arrest down Othello and let him be consumed by jealousy created by no other than another man. At this point Othello acts and talks just like Iago with a mind of blood, hatred and vengeance he starts to use animal imagery to describe woman and specially Desdemona.Was this fair paper, this most goodly book, made to compose whore upon? What committed 42(70-71) The audience didnt feel sorry for Othello anymore. He fell into a deep messiness and cannot be rescued. They knew that there would be tragedy at the end of all this and they could guess it will be mostly Othellos doing, because Iago did his part already Othello would roll down the hill by himself and hitting rock tramp is inevitable. A lot of tragic events take place in Othello that cannot be deucedd completely on one person.On one side of the argument, there is Iago a racist, sexist and cruel man who is goaded to the very edge by hate for others and selfishness. He manages to use everyone in order to complete his plan of ruining the lives of others. On the other side there is Othello the tough, likable and kind man who proved weak when put in the situation of choosing between false suspicion and his love and trust for his wife. He attempt to fight the control of jealousy over him but due to the doubts he kept in his heart, it was no use so he lost control of his mind, which dr ove him to his decease.It is real hard to figure out whom Shakespeare wanted to blame for the tragedy as both characters played a big part in it. Its true that Iago started the whole issue and made it known by any means necessary but it was the Othello, the man meant to be better, that gave in to some words. Shakespeare wanted to make it clear that even though Othello made all the bad decisions but he didnt always prevail complete control over his moral sense because of his past. It was made clear that at the time black people were not treated right by all.He lived most of his life as a slave and he was mocked and beat down by all kinds of people and it is obvious he lost self-confidence and trust but the fact that he made it from nothing to a famous and respected general is incredible. In some way it can be said that they were both to blame for the bad events. But then again Othello is the main character and the audience believed in him from the very start and he managed to ruin t hings for the one he most cared for. It is very important to keep in mind the effect that the racist society of the time had on him. perchance for I am black and have not those soft parts of conversation that chamberers have or for I am declined into the vale of years. 33(260-264). In a deeper look at the scene there are many small details that helps a lot more into the understanding of the decisions made by the characters. In contrast to the previous two scenes, this scene is lengthy. Here we influence as Othellos mind is poisoned. Desdemona and genus Emilia offer cassio their assurance that Othello will soon restore him to favour. Desdemona insists that she will talk her husband out of patience (line 23) until he agrees to reassign cassio.As they talk, Othello enters with Iago. Uneasy and ashamed, cassio leaves when Desdemona offers to plead for him until she is heard. Iago immediately sets to work, observing briefly that he does not like the manner of Cassios leave-taking. Iago continues to suggest that he suspects him of false behaviour with Desdemona. He urges his master not to be jealous without telling him directly why he should be jealous. Othello insists that he is not given to jealousy, but his mind has clearly been moving in the very direction Iago intended because he then speaks of his wifes attributes and talents.He also brings up the subject of rivalry when he says she had eyes and chose me (line 192). Iago knows he has ensnared his victim. He then offers Othello specific advice watch Desdemona with cassio, remember that Venetian women are deceitful. Iago continues to twist the knife by pointing out things that he knows Othello would think about. Finally it becomes clear that the doubt is created in Othellos mind and heart when he says why did I marry? (Line 245). Iago is cruel so he returns to offer more wicked advise until Othello is completely under his control.After this long and important conversation, Othello and Desdemona go to dinne r. Emilia comes back to find Desdemonas hankey that she dropped earlier unaware of the importance of the handkerchief to both Othello and Iago, Emilia steals the handkerchief and hands it to Iago. Here we discovers that the handkerchief is a big part of Iagos plan the handkerchief will be left at Cassios lodgings to serve as proof of his secret affair with Desdemona. When Othello returns, he is absorbed with thoughts of his wifes treachery.He now seems absolutely convinced that desdemona is guilty of deceiving him and is tormented by the lack of designate. He also regrets finding out about any of this he says he was happier when he was ignorant of her stolen hours of lust. Iago feeds othellos jealousy by telling him that it will be hard to get evidence and then he continues to give a description of an event in which he shared a bed with cassio and witnessed him having an erotic dream about desdemona in which he tells her to kiss and such.This drives Othello angry and he turns to emphasis and revenge but not as much Iago wouldve wanted. Iago then moves to his serious back up plan he tells the general about the handkerchief thats been seen with cassio rubbing his beard with it. Othello is now utterly consumed by crashing(a) thoughts (line 460). They both kneel and vow to help each other and correct whats wronged. Othello asks Iago to kill cassio. Iago then receives the advancement he has been looking for he is made lieutenant when he agrees to murder his friend (line 476).Othello always needs individual to completely trust and believe, so it can be said that Iagos devotion has replaced the harmony Othello received from marriage with Desdemona. This scene ends, as a new phase filled with hate, blood and vengeance, is about to start. In monetary value of characters, Iago is most to blame for the events in this scene that build up the road to tragedy for Othello. Following scene three, a short but funny moment takes place in which desdemona and a clown have a conversation. This to stop the tension built up in the previous conversation between Othello and Iago.This lighting start makes the audience forget about the tense events of the last scene and to get them to look forrad to the outcome of the play. We see Othello very confused and angry with Desdemona regarding the missing handkerchief. Desdemona realises that her husband is acting like a different man as he shouts and accuses her of false actions. The audience can identify that the tense events of the last scene have definitely changed Othello for the worse. It is understandable that some people would feel unselfishness for Othello even though he is being weak and stupid in believing Iago and loosing faith in his wife.But the sympathy can be described in different ways, some might feel sorry for him because they believe him to be a victim of racism and an evil, psychopath like Iago while others believe that Othello is partly to blame for the events of the play but still a victi m. But no matter what kind of sympathy they have for him, they all know he was a victim to some extent because even though he denies it, he misunderstands women and doesnt give Desdemona a chance to explain herself. He believes that he is allowed to judge people and decide their fate.Through out his problems, he loses his pride and resorts to hiding and eavesdropping which results in even more jealousy that eventually leaves him shattered and vulnerable, in other words, a victim. Shakespeares intensions are to put the audience in a situation where they can choose what they want to think of Othello. But he still wants them to feel the same thing about the plot when the play is over Othello is responsible for a monstrous murder and then destroys himself in an act of self-slaughter.However the final response from the audience will be great sadness because of the moors death and relieved and glad that his tormentor will be definitely tortured. Othello was a noble, compassionate and cour ageous black man that against all odds, served in a white mans society. He tried to be more than a soldier by loving his wife more than anything else in his life. Throught out his youth, he was tortured and garbled down and just when he thought that he had found everything hes ever wanted, Iago turned up in his life. Iago tortured him, just by using the precise words at the right place and at the right time.The audience were constantly aware that he was directly under his ensigns poisonous influence and was being pulled in many directions. The audience felt that his desire to revenge himself on cassio and Desdemona was the terrible result of Othellos attempt to combine his roles as soldier and lover. When he feared that his wife had betrayed him, he said woefully, Othellos occupations gone (33. 360) it is almost as if Desdemona was the prize he earned for his military victories she had perhaps replaced his career as the source of his pride and abide by no wonder he felt her loss so keenly.In the final scene, before he killed himself, Othello reminded us of his previous services to the society and the man he was. Shakespeare wishes for us to know that Othello was a fit man before he was ensnared by Iago. Othello heroically takes his own life as his punishment for cleaning his honest and loyal wife. In his final act and speech, he realised who he was and allowed the soldier inside(a) him to kill the lover. But some might say that it was all too late for him, for Desdemona and for their beautiful life and marriage.