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Iago and Desdemona of Shakespeare’s Othello
As Seen in Act 2, Scene 1
In Shakespeare’s Othello, the character of Iago is a deceitful, lying, murdering individual, solely committed to his own personal gain and advancement. However, Iago’s manipulative ways are presented so that the true evilness of his character isn’t fully exposed until the final scene of the play, in which multiple murders are committed. Instead, Shakespeare draws out Iago’s identity slowly, and the reader gradually discovers what a malicious person he is. This tactic can be seen in Act 2, Scene 1, a scene in which Iago describes his feelings towards various types of women. In this particular scene, Iago’s malevolent disposition is not obvious yet, although his improper view of women is apparent. In addition, the aforementioned scene also sheds light on the character of Desdemona, Othello’s wife.
The particular given segment begins with Desdemona asking Iago, “Come, how wouldst thou praise me?
Approximate Word count = 759
Approximate Pages = 3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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