Othello: Part 2

After reading different articles on Othello I kept my focus on how the characters developed throughout the play. Beginning with the title character, Othello is described as an honorable, respected, and powerful man. As the play progresses though, Othello seems to have other hidden traits about him that we soon discover. One of these traits is jealousy. We find out that Iago has used deception against Othello, making him believe that Desdemona, his wife, is having an affair. When Othello is told from Iago that Desdemona and Cassio shared a sentimental handkerchief, Othello goes into a jealous rage. I can picture this situation occurring in a real life situation. If Othello would have stayed calm and kept in mind the saying “there’s always a reason for everything” then this tragedy would have never occurred.
Unlike Othello, Iago’s character starts out villainous and never steers clear of that evil path, even at the play’s end. Iago is hell bent on getting revenge on Othello that nothing will stand in his way. He is intelligent and savvy in every move he makes in order for him to complete his disastrous plan. Iago shows no remorse towards the actions he takes towards ruining the life of Othello and watching it crumble before his eyes. Again, in real-life some people deep down have a dark side, a side that if triggered can cause a chain reaction leading to negative outcomes. Othello should have been more aware of where he stood with his “best friend” after Iago was not promoted and not have let Iago take him for a fool and ultimately a character that takes a turn for the worse.