Iago's Strategy Acts Othello, the Moor of Venice is a classic story of betrayal, love, and jealousy. It was also known as one of the greatest tragedies of Shakespeare. The tragedy is not only simply depicted by the death of Desdemona, but also created by the significant role of Shakespeare’s characters like Othello, Cassio, Roderigo, and Desdemona. However, as a reader, I am strongly impressed by the role of Iago in this story because he appears as a great multifaceted villain. Moreover, he always misleads other characters, especially Roderigo and Othello by leading them to believe him and also encouraging them to misinterpret what they see. Therefore, we can see that although he is just a close guard of Othello, the words coming from his mouth seem to imply the power that makes
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Villain, be sure thou prove my love a whore, Be sure of it; give me the ocular proof. (778) Iago. Her honour is an essence that ‘s not seen; They have it very oft that have it not: But, for the handkerchief. (787)
Iago keeps on impelling Othello's jealousy by revealing Othello that he knows Cassio and Desdemona slept together. Hence, it leads Othello falls into an epileptic fit. Additionally, he constantly mentions handkerchiefs, saying that it belongs to Desdemona, and she can give it to anyone she wants. Hence, Othello easily believes Iago's evidence is without a doubt because it is the “ocular proof.” Overall, it leads Othello to a condition of paranoid jealousy and is no longer capable of giving a fair assessment of the situation. Lastly, when Emilia reveals Iago’s plan, we can guess his reaction toward it. A sneaky person does not have the bravery to stand still in front of the court. He definitely refuses any responsibilities in causing the tragedy: Iago. I told him what I thought, and told no more Than what he found himself was apt and true. Emilia. But did you ever tell him she was false? Iago. I did Emilia. You told a lie; an odious, damned lie.
Villain, be sure thou prove my love a whore, Be sure of it; give me the ocular proof. (778) Iago. Her honour is an essence that ‘s not seen; They have it very oft that have it not: But, for the handkerchief. (787)
Iago keeps on impelling Othello's jealousy by revealing Othello that he knows Cassio and Desdemona slept together. Hence, it leads Othello falls into an epileptic fit. Additionally, he constantly mentions handkerchiefs, saying that it belongs to Desdemona, and she can give it to anyone she wants. Hence, Othello easily believes Iago's evidence is without a doubt because it is the “ocular proof.” Overall, it leads Othello to a condition of paranoid jealousy and is no longer capable of giving a fair assessment of the situation. Lastly, when Emilia reveals Iago’s plan, we can guess his reaction toward it. A sneaky person does not have the bravery to stand still in front of the court. He definitely refuses any responsibilities in causing the tragedy: Iago. I told him what I thought, and told no more Than what he found himself was apt and true. Emilia. But did you ever tell him she was false? Iago. I did Emilia. You told a lie; an odious, damned lie.