His constant vulnerable state allows him to be easily manipulated by Iago. Iago has used his skills of manipulation on several characters throughout Othello. One example that displays his flaw includes Iago’s view of Othello saying, "The Moor is of a free and open nature that thinks men honest that but seem to be so; and will as tenderly be led by the nose as asses are."(1.3.390-393). The antagonist, Iago, strategically identifies Othello’s weakness of vulnerability and uses it as a strength and tool of Othello’s corruption. One can also see Iago’s influence on Othello’s vulnerability through an example from the play when Iago and Othello are conversing with each other about speculations between Cassio and Desdemona and Iago remarks with "Ha, I like not that" (3.3.33). The continuation of that conversation led Othello into a dark road of speculation. Othello repeatedly denies it all, while revealing his vulnerable state. He then became engulfed and overwhelmed with uncertainty and doubt. This vulnerability contributed to his
His constant vulnerable state allows him to be easily manipulated by Iago. Iago has used his skills of manipulation on several characters throughout Othello. One example that displays his flaw includes Iago’s view of Othello saying, "The Moor is of a free and open nature that thinks men honest that but seem to be so; and will as tenderly be led by the nose as asses are."(1.3.390-393). The antagonist, Iago, strategically identifies Othello’s weakness of vulnerability and uses it as a strength and tool of Othello’s corruption. One can also see Iago’s influence on Othello’s vulnerability through an example from the play when Iago and Othello are conversing with each other about speculations between Cassio and Desdemona and Iago remarks with "Ha, I like not that" (3.3.33). The continuation of that conversation led Othello into a dark road of speculation. Othello repeatedly denies it all, while revealing his vulnerable state. He then became engulfed and overwhelmed with uncertainty and doubt. This vulnerability contributed to his