Othello Plot Analysis

Bynum ENG 201-02 22 April 2013 The Tragedy of Othello the bind off of Venice Plot Analysis denomination The Tragedy of Othello the Moor of Venice TypePlay/Tragedy AuthorWilliam Shakespeare bagJealousy is the theme. From the beginning to the very end of this play, every major contravention was caused because of jealousy. If it was not for the envy of ones job, married woman or money, legion(predicate) deaths could obtain been averted. ExpositionIn this play, the author must identify the relationships and precedent conflicts between the consultations, and background on each major character.In The Tragedy of Othello the Moor of Venice, Shakespeare identifies the relationship between the characters in the beginning of the play with a character list which included the characters name, title and relationship to whomever. The conflicts between characters where emphasized in the characters words to one another or in the characters aside. ProtagonistOthello, The Moor of Venice, is th e Protagonist. Beside the obvious, Othello is the main character in this play because all conflict surrounds him.Being the odd one out by being of skin color, having such a high social kin standing, and being one of the best warriors all around causes him to be the focus on of attention. AntagonistIago, the Moors ensign, is the Antagonist. In everything Iago did, he was conniving and manipulative. He stepped on any and every one to make his underlying blueprint work. Every move he made was for his own gratification. He was naive to none, not even his own wife. Major ConflictOthello and Desdemona marry against many a(prenominal) peoples wishes and it angers quite a few people.As Iago is manipulating Othello into believing that his wife Desdemona has been betraying him in his bed, Granziano and Lodovico (kinsman of Brabanzio, Desdemonas Father and Senator of Venice) come to bare news of the Duke of Venice. The news stated for Othello to return home and his lieutenant, Michael Ca ssio, to take his place in power. Misconception causes Othello to devolve Desdemona and in a turn of events, leads to the slaughter of Desdemona, Cassio, Roderigo and many more. Conflicts(1) part vs. Man In Act 4 takes place a sword involvement between Roderigo and Cassio.Bother were tricked by Iago to fight one another in the dark. Resulting in Roderigos death. (2) Man vs. Nature In Act 3, Iago planned to have Othello listen in on a conversation between himself and Cassio. Iago guide Othello to believe the conversation between Cassio and him was about Desdemona, although it was really about Bianca. It only when so happened that Bianca barged into the scene with the handkerchief Othello gave to Desdemona. Iago had no idea, it would play out to his prefer but it just so happened it did. (3) Man vs.Self After Othello kills Desdemona, it is observed that Desdemona was in fact faithful to him and never lied. He then cries and explains his sorrow. Inciting IncidentIago was passed by for the position of Lieutenant by, his good comrade, Othello and it was given to Cassio. Also hearing that Othello took his wife to bed, Iago develops a grudge against him. Iago conceives a plan involving a sting of lies and misconception in a pursuit to take down Othello and Cassio. Major Dramatic passWill Iagos true intentions ever be discovered?Crisis erst again, by Iagos lies, Roderigo and Cassio were tricked into fighting each other in the dark. uncomplete one knowing whom they were fighting. Riderigo was murdered and this led to the imprisonment of Bianca, Cassios mistress. mop up Othello, still under misconception that Desdemona is unfaithful, kills her. Emilia, Iagos wife, enters and call for help. In attempt to nonplus the truth or the reason behind this killing, Iago starts to be revealed. Othello comes to the realization that he has been misled and weeps for his dead wife.A commotion breaks out and Iago kills his wife Emilia. ResolutionAfter Iago is discovered of h is devious ways, Lodovico orders Othello back to Venice, places Granziano as his heir and puts Montano in charge of Iagos execution. In the end, Othello kills himself. Emotional Satisfaction Othello was a very interesting play. The fact that it was a tragic love story caught my attention the most. Although written so many years ago, the story line can very much stir to situations in todays relationships.