Hate

Hate

IAGO
1. Iago's feeling of hate towards Othello is based on jealousy
  1. 'I hate the Moor, and it is thought abroad, that 'twixt my sheets 'has done my office'
    Annotations:
    - Act 1, Scene 3
  2. 'Though I do hate him as I do hell pains, yet, for necessity of present life, I must show out a flag and sign of love - which is indeed but sign'
    Annotations:
    - Act 1, Scene 1
2. BUT...his hatred for Othello can also be blamed on the suspicions that Othello has slept with Iago's wife, Emilia
  1. 'But partly led to diet my revenge for that I do suspect the lusty Moor hath leaped into my seat'
    Annotations:
    - Act 2, Scene 1
OTHELLO
1. 'Ay, let her rot, and perish and be damned tonight, for she shall not live. No, my heart is turned to stone. I strike it, and it hurts my hand. O, the world hath not a sweeter creature! She might lie by an emperor's side and command him tasks'
  Annotations:
  - Act 4, Scene 1
  1. This shows that Iago has turned the passion of Othello's love for Desdemona into hatred through his manipulation
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CYPRUS
1. Cyprus is stereotypically known as an island of passion
  1. This is symbolic of the intense love and hatred throughout the play
Roderigo wishes to be with Desdemona and is therefore jealous of Othello

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