Othello is a nobleman who respects everyone around him, especially his wife, Desdemona who he loved oh so dearly. I believe Othello’s downfall was proceeded by his own character, although I feel that Iago had a part in it too. Iago is very smart, fanes ignorance, and comes up with things quickly. Though he has many cruel skills, he is honest. He is actually known as “honest Iago” and even Othello admits to that. I feel Othello was under the impression that Iago would never lie or do anything to hurt him. I believe Iago has to do with part of Othello’s downfall because he manipulates him into believing that his wife is having an affair with Cassio, the lieutenant, when in reality she is extremely innocent and would never cheat. Iago tells
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Iago did say to him, “ply Desdemona well and you are sure on’t. [speaking lower] Now, if this suit lay in Bianca’s power, how quickly you should speed!” (IV.i.108-110).Also, instead of hiding, he should have confronted Cassio right then in there. Even though he was the man with the power, he totally let Iago take control of the entire situation. Although I believe that Iago had to do with part of Othello’s downfall, I blame most of Othello’s downfall on himself. He had some tragic flaws such as jealously and being too trusting (in Iago). Othello went about the whole situation wrong and was too quick to judge. There were many things that Othello could have done rather than allowing Iago to fill his head with …show more content…
The death of his sweet Desdemona was his own fault. That was his wife who loved him unconditionally, but he did not want to speak to her and try to make things right. The only time he spoke to her about the situation and before her death, he was being unclear and disrespected her. He said, “I cry you mercy, then. I took you for that cunning whore of Venice that married with Othello. You, mistress, that have the office opposite to Saint Peter and keep the gate of hell!” (IV.ii.92-96). Othello never specified what he was talking about or why he was so angry, he barely gave her a chance to speak. Othello was just a confused and lost soul. He let his feelings go all over the place and did not try and understand the situation better. I blame his death, Desdemona’s death, and Emilia’s death on him. There were many ways for him to figure out the truth, but he was easily deceived… that is what lead to his
Iago did say to him, “ply Desdemona well and you are sure on’t. [speaking lower] Now, if this suit lay in Bianca’s power, how quickly you should speed!” (IV.i.108-110).Also, instead of hiding, he should have confronted Cassio right then in there. Even though he was the man with the power, he totally let Iago take control of the entire situation. Although I believe that Iago had to do with part of Othello’s downfall, I blame most of Othello’s downfall on himself. He had some tragic flaws such as jealously and being too trusting (in Iago). Othello went about the whole situation wrong and was too quick to judge. There were many things that Othello could have done rather than allowing Iago to fill his head with …show more content…
The death of his sweet Desdemona was his own fault. That was his wife who loved him unconditionally, but he did not want to speak to her and try to make things right. The only time he spoke to her about the situation and before her death, he was being unclear and disrespected her. He said, “I cry you mercy, then. I took you for that cunning whore of Venice that married with Othello. You, mistress, that have the office opposite to Saint Peter and keep the gate of hell!” (IV.ii.92-96). Othello never specified what he was talking about or why he was so angry, he barely gave her a chance to speak. Othello was just a confused and lost soul. He let his feelings go all over the place and did not try and understand the situation better. I blame his death, Desdemona’s death, and Emilia’s death on him. There were many ways for him to figure out the truth, but he was easily deceived… that is what lead to his