Importance Of Reputation In Othello

Both Shakespeare and Fitzgerald want the reader to understand that sometimes many characters can be to blame for the chaos that occurs. One may think that the downfall of the plots happen solely because of the actions of the protagonists, Gatsby and Othello, when in reality, many other characters are to blame. In Othello, Iago is behind Othello’s deception making him believe that his wife, Desdemona is unfaithful. Iago uses the other characters as pawns in his “game” to achieve his main objective, obtaining the spot as lieutenant. During a party at Cyprus, Roderigo convinces Cassio, upon encouragement by Iago, to drink and have a good time. This ends in a fight between Roderigo and Cassio who then says, “reputation, reputation, reputation” (Shakespeare 2.3.281). Cassio is expressing his sadness as he is in fear that he has ruined his reputation after Othello dismisses him from his place as lieutenant. Iago’s plan has begun and he has already played his first move, adding to the already visible chaos. Unlike Iago, Gatsby is not trying to manipulate the other

In the beginning, Ralph is elected chief. He quickly shows an innate ability to lead, common sense, and a love for order. A perfect example is in the second chapter, ““You couldn’t have a beastie, a snake-thing, on an island this size,” Ralph explained kindly. “You only get them in big countries, like Africa, or India.”” (32 Golding). Ralph dismissed the idea of a beastie with common sense, but he did so in a polite manner. Ralph is quick to leave behind the initial excitement of being on an island to work on building shelter and laying down the law. As the book picks up speed Ralph grows frustrated over everyone’s refusal to help. A major breaking point for him was when Jack let the fire go out to hunt for a pig, ““There was a ship. Out there. You said you’d keep the fire going and you let it out!”’ (61 Golding). In the end, their squabble just left a lot of tension between the two.

Reputation is the widespread belief that someone or something has a particular habit or characteristic. Reputation can have a great impact on people's lives. People are judged by their reputation. Reputation is relevant to almost everything in life. Others might say that reputation has no relevance and isn’t important to anyone's life, since they personally don’t care about their reputation. This would be wrong because reputation plays a tremendous role in life since it is how others judge people. In Charles Dickens’s novel Great Expectations, he is trying to argue that anyone's reputation can drastically change over time, and the audience can tell this from the actions of Pip, Miss Havisham, and Orlick.

Iago plants ideas in Othello’s head, uses the innocent actions of others as his proof; and Othello, who is not practiced in worldly matters, believes his the misnomer of the “honest Iago”, and eventually is consumed by the lie.

Reputation is very important to Shakespeare, and he shows that very clearly in "Othello: The Moor of Venice". Iago's reputation as an honest man, Othello's reputation as a just hero, Cassio's changing reputation throughout the play, and Desdemona's reputation play a key role in the outcome of the play.

Ralphs strong personality is one of the many things that helped him with being the leader. Ralph made himself sound confident even when he was not so sure himself. Having that confidence made everyone believe that they could be saved from the island,

In Shakespeare’s Othello, Iago is not an envious character, but he is just a clever man, who is able to decipher and magnify other characters’ flaws, to benefit him. To fulfill his selfish desires, he uses the most destructive weapon in the play; trust. Iago manages to manipulate Roderigo’s incompetence to think for himself, Othello’s insecurities and Cassio’s chivalrous nature to achieve is greatest intent.

Does being a noble man mean never making mistakes? William Shakespeare’s Othello deals with a honorable general Othello, whose collapse is caused by his own jealousy. Shakespeare effectively explores the nobility of Othello through demonstrating his glorified reputation, his loftiness, and his bravery.

I believe that reputation also plays a major role within the epic poem of Beowulf. You are judged by your reputations, as in whatever people say about you and the way the one individual would describe you to another, is what evidentially makes or breaks you during your lifetime. An example, in my eyes, would be when

he was elected into, causing disarray in the group’s dynamic. Ralph is unable to use his power to benefit the wellbeing of the island’s society.

Reputation as extremely important thing for some of Shakespeare’s characters. What Shakespeare might have been communicating to his audience about it?

In my opinion, not a single boy on the island would have done a better job as chief as Ralph. This does not mean his performance as a chief was successful, though. Ralph was born a natural leader, his determination to lead others is what made the boys who voted for him believe that he was best suited for the job. When placed under stress, Ralph was not able to commit to his role of leadership. He, essentially, broke as a leader and was unable to successfully do the job. Although a leader is somebody with the willpower to bring others down the right path, Ralph showed that he was unable to withstand the pressure of being a

The element of trust can be interpreted throughout the tragedy of Othello. “I shall but love thee better after death.” (Elizabeth Barrett Browning). Once poisoned in the mind, and overfilled by emotion, Othello had to trust in someone that did not tell the truth. The “Moor” (1.3.223) did not investigate Iago’s accusations, or seek his own proof regarding Desdemona’s betrayal. Ultimately, this cost him not only the guilt of murdering his wife, but his own life, as he killed himself as well. While Othello thought he was doing the right thing by killing Desdemona, he did it due to his love for her. “Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres.” (1 Corinthians 13:4-7). While in the perspective of today’s society, this can be interpreted to putting loved ones first; however, in the culture of Othello this becomes a bit blurry for Othello murdered his wife out of love; the general believed he was protecting her, or preserving her goodness. “Yet she must die, else she’ll betray more men. Put out the light, and then put out the light. If I quench thee, thou flaming minister, I can again thy former light restore… That can thy light resume. When I have pluck’d the rose… Be thus when thou art dead, and I will kill thee, and love thee after.” (5.2.6-19). Battle history, “Honest Iago” (1.3.316), and the overflow of emotions all add up in regards to why Othello trusted Iago, and did not go out and investigate the all the drama and commotion for himself.

The New Leader Since the day that the boys were stranded on the island, it was shown that Ralph was the Leader. Ralph was very focused on being rescued and staying safe. He stood up and explained what needed to be done to be saved. Although he had the courage and the leadership needed in taking on this role he wasn't’t the best fit in all of the boys minds. Ralph lacked basic knowledge and general strength.

The famous poet James Russell Lowell once said, “Reputation is only a candle, of wavering and uncertain flame, and easily blown out, but it is the light by which the world looks for and finds merit” . Reality stresses the importance to be more concerned with personal character than self reputation, because character beholds who you really are, while your reputation is merely what others perceive. The epic of Beowulf, written in Old English, describes the adventures of a great Scandinavian warrior of the sixth century. Having an outstanding reputation was an important aspect of life, and in the world of Beowulf it was no different.