Deceptive Iago

Without a doubt, one of the main themes that runs throughout William Shakespeare’s tragic play, Othello, is that of honesty. In the play, the most interesting character is Iago, who is commonly called and known as "Honest Iago." However, this could not be farther from the truth. Through some carefully thought-out words and actions, Iago is able to manipulate others to do things in a way that benefits and moves him closer to his …

…had been a faithful wife until after he had killed her. The vast difference between reputation and character adds not only irony, but also conflict to Othello. It gives the play a twist, while maintaining the audiences undivided attention. When you are reading the book, it’s almost like you could wish that there was a way you could speak to the characters themselves and show that their perception of other characters is totally wrong.