Though less emphasis and attention is placed on Iago and Emilia’s relationship, it is of equal importance as the previous one, contributing to the play while also representing a starkly different marriage. While the formerly mentioned marriage was modern and passionate, the one that Iago and Emilia shared was traditional and unloving. Between them was an empty love, where there is nothing but commitment (Sternberg). However, it was because of this absolute commitment they had for each other that they completely trusted one another. Iago does not hide the fact that he dislikes women and finds many situations in which he can blame or insult them (II.1.115-120). Nevertheless, he trusts Emilia enough to depend on her for help in carrying out his
