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In William Shakespeare’s, Othello, the author uses several references from the Christian religion in his effort to define what it means to be human. Shakespeare strives to define humanity and what it means for the characters. They struggle a ....

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... it brings out the worst in the characters and the side of them they would otherwise attempt to hide. Othello refers to the devil as Desdemona, while Cassio sees the devil in drink. Othello enters into a realm in which he is unfamiliar with Desdemona. It is easy for him to trust his officers and military companions, however, he is not as competent in his relationship with Desdemona. Once the suspicions suggested by Iago are brought to his attention, it takes little convincing before he is willing to seek revenge against both Desdemona and Cassio. The contrast in his quickness to judge his own wife versus the trust he has in Iago revea ...