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They are questions as old as civilization itself. Does man have control over his own destiny? Is man ultimately held accountable for his actions by a higher power? Within the plays of William Shakespeare can be found such fundamental questions and conflicts of humanity, as well as situations, attitudes, and problems that continue to hold strong universal meaning to this day. Humankind depends on element of choice to define its destiny. Its position in universe relates to element of choice i.e. pathos or glory in the potentialities of men and the pathos of human suffering or the sense of needlessness wastes the good. One of Shakespeare’s most credible
Iago has a large appetite for revenge. In his perspective, he believes that it is he who should be in charge, not Othello the Moor. This creates anger in Iago, who entraps Othello in the web of deceit. He does that by creating misunderstandings that implant images in Othello’s head that lead to his downfall. Iago is constantly like a puppet master, pulling the strings of people around him. Iago is jealous of the relationship shared between Othello and Desdemona. The character of Iago twists Othello into killing his wife, and eventually himself, through manipulating Othello’s trust and loyalty. Iago uses the handkerchief as a symbol through which Othello is convinced of Desdemona’s unfaithfulness. This handkerchief plays many roles throughout Othello. Because of the importance placed upon this object, the driving force of the play becomes centered on the particular qualities of this handkerchief. In its most important aspect, the handkerchief becomes associated with a kind of web set by Iago, in order to ensnare both Othello and Desdemona. Iago also had hatred of Cassio, who as given the promotion that Iago thought he deserved. To seek revenge he envelopes Cassio in his vengeance plot so that he can receive the title of lieutenant after his disgrace. Iago is a very cunning man. He acts as a noble person, and everyone thinks of Iago as their ally. He uses every opportunity possible to create a feeling of distrust, so that everyone is paranoid. Iago's devious schemes destroy lives both literally and figuratively, but they may also serve to reveal the character of others in intricate ways. . Even though his acts are malicious and deceitful, the title "honest Iago" is fitting in the sense that he reveals the true nature of his victims, as well as the propensity for human beings to act in accordance with their inherently dark natures. . While based in deception, Iago's machinations expose the truth of Brabantio's hidden racism, Cassio's inner vanity, and Othello's repressed sexual possessiveness. Iago’s plans are affected by his surroundings; all his decisions are based on the influence of the society. Pip is an innocent character that has been molded in the selfish and demanding world of his days. His innocence was destroyed in the mean palace of Miss Havisham after his first encounter with the beautiful and cunning Estella. The epoch making meeting changed his life from a common laboring boy to a gentleman. Although this sounds like a good and a rewarding transformation it was not so good inside as it was on the outside. His quest to reach the status of Estella and his wish to be hers forever made him a different person altogether. In all stages of life he encountered different people that shaped his life accordingly. The society changed his point of view towards things, he started ignoring his roots, his true self, and he tried being someone he wasn’t. All this lead to his very depressing end, although he did have a few good days that made his life seem like heaven but not everything remains forever. Pip unknowingly passes the message of self-respect, for a certain span on life he gave up on his self and tried to be like what Estella wanted him to be. At the end he realizes that his quest to be rich and famous didn’t quiet take him where he wanted to go, instead he ended up being a more dreaded man than he should have been.
