Iago's Weaknesses

Weakness. A fascinating topic, due to the fact that every human has their own unique combination of weaknesses. Whether the weaknesses include insecurity, depression, and many more, these weaknesses are remarkably common with humans. Every human has many weaknesses, however, individual humans can choose if they let the weakness define them, or if they control the weakness. With many common weaknesses, the human brain automatically leaps to the worst conclusion, even with very little to no evidence. Humans have to work hard in order to keep themselves from jumping to nasty conclusions, and to avoid harming other people.
Intro to Text: In Othello by William Shakespeare, he uses the characters in order to display various weaknesses to the extreme.

As Iago spends time complaining about him not being promoted to Roderigo, Iago says, “I follow him [Othello] to serve my turn upon him...Others there are/Who, trimmed in forms and visages of duty,/Keep yet their hearts attending on themselves,/And throwing but shows of service on their lords,/Do well thrive by them, and when they have lined their coats,/Do themselves homage” (I.i.45,53-59). The hatred of Iago towards his superiors is clearly revealed through his negative speech about Othello due to his unhappiness about not being promoted. Iago only wants to work in order to serve his own diabolical goals and make a lot of money. Also, Iago believes that acting two-faced demonstrates admirable quality, instead of an evil and disloyal trait. Hatred and greed show deep-rooted insecurity, and Iago acts maniacally throughout the play, showing his discontent with

As Emilia watches Desdemona die, she cries out to Desdemona asking who killed her. Desdemona responds, “A guiltless death I die...Nobody. I myself. Farewell./Commend me to my kind lord. O, farewell” and then she dies (V.ii.150,152-153). Desdemona lets Othello off of the hook by taking the blame for her own death, instead of holding him responsible for his actions, showing that she does not want turmoil after her death, even against the man that killed her. Desdemona shows her weakness and insecurity by crying out to be “commended” to her lord rather than telling the truth, leading her to die as a dishonest and weak person. She displays her final weakness when she acts apologetic for “killing herself” even though she should be outraged at Othello. Desdemona acts weak and passive throughout her adult life, leading to her eventual abuse and