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The Transformation Of One's Character In Othello, The Moor Of Venice

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One’s character is something not so easy to change, but in the story of Othello, The Moor of Venice, William Shakespeare shows the reader just how easily such a transformation can take place. Shakespeare writes in the play, Othello, The Moor of Venice, of a surprising transformation within a single character, Othello, who begins as a noble, confident warrior. This dramatic transformation takes place throughout the course of the entire drama resulting in a great tragedy. Beginning in Act One, Othello is presented as a charming leader. He then proceeds to win the heart of the prestigious Desmonda, daughter of Barbantio. It takes time for Barbantio to warm up to Othello due to some rumors of witchcraft proven false. During the trials that Othello faces in Act One, she refers to Othello as honorable and valiant. Desmonda fights for him, and not only proves Othello’s innocence of the witchcraft, but also their love for one another. Eventually Barbantio grants his approval on the marriage of his daughter and Othello. …show more content…

Iago pressures him with his one fatal weakness, his love for Desmonda. Iago schemes to prove that Desmonda is unfaithful to Othello and this leads to him becoming more skeptical of her. Without his undying love for Desmonda, Othello would have never scraped up the jealousy and skepticism described in the play as “a green-eyed monster.” This jealousy will lead to a terrible and irreversible fate for Othello. Iago uses this love to stir up jealousy and lead Othello to believe that Desmonda is having an affair with another man. This once fair, noble husband is now hostile and

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