Examples Of Machina In Othello

Kate Chopin uses Deux Ex Machina to justify the actions of the two characters. As Alcee is caught up in a dangerous situation during the storm, Calixta’s house just happens to be there and saves Alcee. When Calixta first lets Alcee enter her house, “he expressed an intention to remain outside, but it was soon apparent that he might as well have been out in the open” (Chopin). His entrance is blamed on the wind that pushed him inside the house and it provides an immediate solution to the problem. Calixta and Alcee have an obvious history and feelings for one another that was at risk for resurfacing at any given moment. After trying to calm Calixta down, Alcee believed that, “there was nothing for him to do but to gather her lips in a kiss”

II, 315, 316) Othello justifies his action by blaming Iago for his manipulation. The dramatic irony in Othello is very evident. Iago throughout the play manipulates majority of the characters while still informing the audience of his actions. Othello believes that Desdemona is being unfaithful to him while the audience knows that is not the case but rather the manipulation of Iago. Although, Othello discovers that Desdemona was in fact innocent it is too late and blames it on Iago for tricking him. However, it is never mentioned that Iago’s intentions were murder. He was angry at Othello for hiring Cassio instead of him, he most likely wanted to spoil Othello’s happiness but not cause murder. It is apparent that Othello is having an internal conflict about what he should do about his wife; the logical thing would be to not kill her and get a divorce. In spite that, Othello says, “yet she must die, else she’ll betray more men” (IV. II, 6). His blame on Iago is redundant because Othello says he loves her but still believes the words of Iago instead of his