Othello, a powerful tragedy consisting of not only racism, but jealousy, greed for power, betrayal, deception and anger. These contribute to the downfall of our beloved and honest yet alienated general. This emotion fills the plot. In the eyes of the Venetian society Othello, although respected was still considered an outsider. The impact of racists plague and discrimination is said to be described as animalistic, demonic and false. In court when first confronted with racism he was accused of abusing magic charms and potions to win Desdemona’s love. He is named “The Moor” proving disapproval and cultural misunderstanding, mostly because Othello is seen as an unsuited partner. Although he does not let it bother him much, it does however contaminate …show more content…
“Honest Iago” brings about a dramatic irony about Iago himself as he easily takes advantage of puppet master with the vulnerable. As his lies unraveled, it eventually leads to the annihilation of Roderigo, Desdemona, Othello and Emelia but also leaves him arrested and stripped of his chance of lieutenancy. His carefully planned plot to mislead had effectively worked, driving him to madness. Desdemona’s deception to her father does not compare. Desdemona protected a powerful forbidden love she was willing to deceive her father for and elope. However when Othello asks Desdemona for the handkerchief, suspecting cheating, she lies claiming she has not lost it. Roderigo, desperate for Desdemona’s affection was too overwhelming that he himself did not see how he was tricked for majority of his …show more content…
The handkerchief, (repossessed by Iago) symbolized a new beginning and a token of their union. After Othello’s mind had been poisoned, he urgently felt the need to warn Desdemona about how bad luck occurs if it were lost or given away. This “ocular proof” forced him to lack in his belief in Desdemona’s faithfulness. Iago, jealous of Cassio’s Title forced his anger and left his revenge pondering his thoughts, believing all too well that he himself was worthy and perfectly suited for this role. Also willing to demolish Othello’s relationship out of spite, he successfully plays on his insecurities to the point that he is driven to kill his wife. The couple’s lack of communication was too strong that Othello was willing to lend an ear to the first “honest spoken” folk. Iago's obsession and greed caused him to lie and trick Othello into questioning his wife's love and Roderigo’s greed for affection went as far as spending everything, giving Iago control over any plan. Iago only thinks of himself this caused a loss of values and corruption. Already feeling powerful via manipulation he continues to reach for Cassio’s