Nevertheless, the ultimate weapon at Iago’s disposal is Othello’s crippling insecurity. Although he loves his wife deeply, he can’t help but wonder why Desdemona picked someone like him. Consequently, he fails to recognize the love Desdemona has for him when Iago puts her faithfulness in doubt. Desdemona had previously stated that “I do perceive here a divided duty…but here is my husband….so much I challenge that I may profess Due to the Moor my lord.” Desdemona assures Othello of her loyalty to him, yet his insecurity causes him to dismiss these words. He becomes haunted by the thought that Desdemona no longer loves him, playing right into the hands of Iago. If he was not so insecure about this love, he would have been able to reject Iago’s
