Essay on Villains in Much Ado About Nothing and Othello -- comparison

Comparing the Villains in Much Ado About Nothing and Othello The two villains in Much Ado About Nothing and Othello sh are much(prenominal) in common, despite their numerous differences. It is evident that Shakespeare framed the second piece of literature to be similar to the first. Although shorter, the plot of Othello is definitely more complex. The villains play a major part in the novels, and are very much alike in their line of thinking. The comedy, Much Ado About Nothing depicts the story of a group of high-ranking soldiers who travel through a town called Messina. They had been to the town before, and this time Claudio confesses his love for the governors daughter, Hero. Because Leonato is so fond of Claudio, the wedding is constitute to be a few days away. This gives Don John, Claudios bastard brother, a chance to show his true hatred for Claudio. He comes up with a scheme to make Claudio think that Hero is rip offing by dressing Margaret in her clothing and perching h er near the window with another man. When Claudio sees this, he says that he result humiliate Hero instead of marrying her. The next day Claudio does exactly as he had said, degrading Hero in front of all her family and friends. Because she did not cheat on him, she did not expect that kind of reaction. She is so dejected that she faints, and everyone assumes she is dead. Eventually Borrachio is overheard talking about Don Johns plan, and Don John is arrested. later(prenominal) Claudio learns that Hero is not actually dead, and they are finally married. Othello... ...io merely humiliated Hero. Iago seeks revenge on Othello for two reasons he suspects Othello slept with Emilia, and he also despises Othello for choosing Cassio as police lieutenant instead of him. One final and resounding difference between Don John and Iago has to do with the past of each character. Shakespeare portrays Iago as an intelligent and sometimes caring character until Othello supposedly wrongs him. On the other hand, Don John has more of an evil aura about him, and shows his hatred for Claudio right from the start. Overall, the characters of Don John and Iago are very similar, although the latter is much more intelligent and complex. These two men are what draw the readers attention to the novel, and share so much in common that the two seemingly unrelated works are read in tandem constantly.