Othello by William Shakespeare, explores a character named Iago which many readers believe to be the “bad guy” of the story. Individuals are quick to judge Iago through reviewing him simply through his actions, yet they do not try to understand the struggles in his life that he suffers from. Many times people do not care if one is hurt or to either support them, as they benefit from the situation. People that are deserving of promotions and honour, at times are not given that opportunity to showcase their skills. Furthermore, when having a love that has been taken can be difficult on individuals, and be the driving force that makes one commit irrational actions. In Othello, Iago is portrayed as a cruel and manipulative character, despite the
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In this play Iago’s innocence was used against him as other men secretly took advantage of his loved one, Emilia. “I hate the Moor; And it is thought abroad that ‘twixt my sheets He has done my office. I know not if’t be true (I: III: 375-377). In this text, it exemplifies the fact that Othello had gone behind Iago’s back, and had a sexual relationship with Emilia, even though Iago had done nothing to deserve it. Having a loved one be in an affair can be very hard on individuals like Iago, as someone that one loves and cares for, compromises the relationship. Moreover, later in the text it again states, “for I fear Cassio with my night cap” (II: I: 295). Despite the fact, that the relationship between Othello and Emilia and Cassio were merely suspicions, yet it can still make one feel depressed and scared to lose a loved one to someone else, slowly leading one into actions to regain that lost love, which others can relate …show more content…
In Othello, Iago is the victim of this situation as the love he desires Desdemona, is with Othello which frustrates him since he has, “secretly desired her” (II: I: 287). This is a factor that influences Iago to have inappropriate behaviour as he is blinded by love. He is not able to make right decisions because he desires Desdemona extensively, and would go through great lengths to gain her love. In addition, Iago builds anger and hatred within himself for the reason that Desdemona is in love with Othello, a black Moor (I: III: 185). He feels racial fear, that Othello, a black man, is more appealing and superior over him, the reason to why Desdemona chose him. As mentioned above, Iago becomes cruel against Othello leading to his actions since Othello has Desdemona who he really wants, which others can connect to when trying to fight for their true
In this play Iago’s innocence was used against him as other men secretly took advantage of his loved one, Emilia. “I hate the Moor; And it is thought abroad that ‘twixt my sheets He has done my office. I know not if’t be true (I: III: 375-377). In this text, it exemplifies the fact that Othello had gone behind Iago’s back, and had a sexual relationship with Emilia, even though Iago had done nothing to deserve it. Having a loved one be in an affair can be very hard on individuals like Iago, as someone that one loves and cares for, compromises the relationship. Moreover, later in the text it again states, “for I fear Cassio with my night cap” (II: I: 295). Despite the fact, that the relationship between Othello and Emilia and Cassio were merely suspicions, yet it can still make one feel depressed and scared to lose a loved one to someone else, slowly leading one into actions to regain that lost love, which others can relate …show more content…
In Othello, Iago is the victim of this situation as the love he desires Desdemona, is with Othello which frustrates him since he has, “secretly desired her” (II: I: 287). This is a factor that influences Iago to have inappropriate behaviour as he is blinded by love. He is not able to make right decisions because he desires Desdemona extensively, and would go through great lengths to gain her love. In addition, Iago builds anger and hatred within himself for the reason that Desdemona is in love with Othello, a black Moor (I: III: 185). He feels racial fear, that Othello, a black man, is more appealing and superior over him, the reason to why Desdemona chose him. As mentioned above, Iago becomes cruel against Othello leading to his actions since Othello has Desdemona who he really wants, which others can connect to when trying to fight for their true