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Essay / The path from temptation to destruction in Othello by...
Does temptation ever have the capacity to be good? Temptation is often seen as a social stigma. It is less known to hear someone talk about good or positive temptation. For example, you may be tempted to want to donate to charity because you want to help others. A good temptation encourages us to get things done and not delay them. Overall, temptation comes in many different sizes, shapes, and forms. Shakespeare often uses his plays to reveal how people fail to notice temptation because it is sometimes difficult to distinguish from normal desires and ultimately leads to destruction. For example, in Othello, Roderigo desires Desdemona so much that he happily waits to kill Cassio. Temptation ultimately leads to destruction because we will do anything to get what we want. Roderigo's temptation is his lack of self-awareness which shows how easy it is to be tempted. .He is young, rich and foolish. Roderigo's madness is visible when Iago tells Roderigo again and again to "put money in your bag" (I. 3.341-360). When Roderigo forces himself to continue filling Iago's purse with money this time....