Essentially, there is usually more to an individual than humans can physically see. Often people appear to portray certain character traits, but in reality use them as a way to conceal their true inner being. The theme of appearance versus reality plays a huge role in the play Othello. The protagonist, Othello, often renders characteristics that cause him to masquerade himself to be seen as a noble being. In Shakespearian literature, William Shakespeare tends to compose characters that eventually become involved in villainous behavior. In this specific scenario, Othello and Iago are a prime example. Othello exemplifies the theme of appearance versus reality through the lessons communicated to the audience warning to not gullibly believe everything
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Due to Othello’s gullible nature, Iago persuades him to believe his wife Desdemona has been unfaithful with his own lieutenant, Cassio. It is distinctly proved that Iago is providing Othello with false information when he says “The Moor already changes with my poison./Dangerous conceits are in their natures poisons/Which at the first are scarce found to distaste,/But with a little act upon the blood” (3.3.300). It is obvious Iago is determined to destroy Othello in revenge to not being chosen as lieutenant. He exploits Othello’s weakness knowing it is his wife Desdemona by planting strong suspicions in Othello's mind causing paranoid thoughts. Othello unconsciously does not think twice when informed about his wife’s infidelity due to the high trust he has for whom he refers to as ‘honest Iago’. As a result, Othello allows his emotions to get the best of him making him react in negative manner smothering his …show more content…
This unfortunate event was an additional part of Iago’s master manipulation plan. Iago uses Cassio as a victim in acquiring ocular proof for Othello to believe he is the one being cuckold in his relationship with his wife. This jeopardizes the bond between Othello and Cassio due to the possession being a misunderstanding since in actuality the handkerchief was really a duplicate of the original that was planted in Cassio’s chamber by Iago. It is evident that Cassio is not aware nor guilty of the handkerchief embedded in his chamber when Iago says, “I will in Cassio’s lodging lose this napkin/And let him find it. Trifles light as air/Are to the jealous confirmations strong/As proofs of holy writ. This may do something. (3.3.322-325)”. This is to obtain the visible evidence for Othello to see with his own eyes yet not being what it seems. Othello is then later persuaded to believe Desdemona is the topic of conversation while hidden during Cassio and Iago’s conversation although speaking about Bianca. During that very moment, Bianca confronts Cassio accusing him of cheating on her after finding the planted handkerchief which Othello
Due to Othello’s gullible nature, Iago persuades him to believe his wife Desdemona has been unfaithful with his own lieutenant, Cassio. It is distinctly proved that Iago is providing Othello with false information when he says “The Moor already changes with my poison./Dangerous conceits are in their natures poisons/Which at the first are scarce found to distaste,/But with a little act upon the blood” (3.3.300). It is obvious Iago is determined to destroy Othello in revenge to not being chosen as lieutenant. He exploits Othello’s weakness knowing it is his wife Desdemona by planting strong suspicions in Othello's mind causing paranoid thoughts. Othello unconsciously does not think twice when informed about his wife’s infidelity due to the high trust he has for whom he refers to as ‘honest Iago’. As a result, Othello allows his emotions to get the best of him making him react in negative manner smothering his …show more content…
This unfortunate event was an additional part of Iago’s master manipulation plan. Iago uses Cassio as a victim in acquiring ocular proof for Othello to believe he is the one being cuckold in his relationship with his wife. This jeopardizes the bond between Othello and Cassio due to the possession being a misunderstanding since in actuality the handkerchief was really a duplicate of the original that was planted in Cassio’s chamber by Iago. It is evident that Cassio is not aware nor guilty of the handkerchief embedded in his chamber when Iago says, “I will in Cassio’s lodging lose this napkin/And let him find it. Trifles light as air/Are to the jealous confirmations strong/As proofs of holy writ. This may do something. (3.3.322-325)”. This is to obtain the visible evidence for Othello to see with his own eyes yet not being what it seems. Othello is then later persuaded to believe Desdemona is the topic of conversation while hidden during Cassio and Iago’s conversation although speaking about Bianca. During that very moment, Bianca confronts Cassio accusing him of cheating on her after finding the planted handkerchief which Othello