Even though Iago had been married to Emilia for years, he still shows no connection to his own wife, constantly mocking her and using her for his schemes as well. While Iago simply makes vulgar jokes about women, and calls Emilia a “foolish wife” (3.3.313), Shakespeare uses the affectionate relationship of Desdemona and Othello in contrast to theirs in order to emphasize the fact that Iago never exhibits any affection for her, only criticism. His disconnection is set in stone when in Act V Scene 2, Iago stabs and kills her without a second thought when she gets in his way by revealing his scheme. In contrast, Emilia has always felt a bit of a duty to her husband, saying "I nothing but to please his fantasy," (3.3.310) revealing that she cares for him and thus to her, they were in fact somewhat close, This means there must have been some bonding that was unable to reach Iago, but could in fact affect a sound person. Iago again displays his lack of emotional connection when he cold-bloodedly kills Roderigo.…