Othello underwent a couple changes in the play. He changes from a highly respected general and loving husband to a harsh man filled with nothing but rage, jealousy and insecurity due to Iago’s malicious lies and instigations. Othello’s at fault as well for not trusting Desdemona, and letting Iago get into his head. Although Othello was smart and poised in the Venetian defense forces, his naiveté led to him believing Iago’s lies.
Early in the play it’s revealed that the Duke respects Othello. This is revealed when Barbanzio accuses Othello of stealing his daughter with magic, the duke shocked that Othello is the one being accused, allows him to explain for himself. After Othello pleads his case about how Desdemona fell for him for all the brave …show more content…
The highly respected general and loving, devoted husband is no longer there, he is replaced with a harsh man filled with rage, jealousy and insecurity. After Iago lies about Cassio incriminating himself in his sleep about having an affair with Desdemona, this was Othello’s last straw, at this point he is convinced Desdemona is unfaithful. He tells Iago that his love for Desdemona is gone and he will avenge her betrayal. He asks Iago to kill Cassio, and he will kill Desdemona. Later, Lodovico enters to inform Othello that he must return to the city. Desdemona walks in and Lodovico asks her about Cassio, she explains how Othello and Cassio had a disagreement but she hopes they can rekindle their friendship since she has great love for Cassio, Othello hears this and hits her. Everyone is shocked at what the noble and well-respected Othello has done to his devoted wife. Lodovico insists Othello apologizes to Desdemona, he refuses to and exits. Everyone is left shocked that the noble Othello would lay hands on his wife and act out in public. At the end, Othello enters the room where Desdemona is sleeping, planning to take her life. He is hesitant, her beauty makes him rethink killing her. He cries since he has to kill what he loves the most, he’s no longer human. He accuses her one last time of betraying him and giving Cassio the handkerchief, she denies and begs to be exiled or killed the following day or even just to be granted a couple more hours, but Othello refuses and kills her. Soon, Emilia and everyone else comes in the room and witness what Othello has done to his wife. The truth is then revealed and Othello is to be taken back to Venice for his
Early in the play it’s revealed that the Duke respects Othello. This is revealed when Barbanzio accuses Othello of stealing his daughter with magic, the duke shocked that Othello is the one being accused, allows him to explain for himself. After Othello pleads his case about how Desdemona fell for him for all the brave …show more content…
The highly respected general and loving, devoted husband is no longer there, he is replaced with a harsh man filled with rage, jealousy and insecurity. After Iago lies about Cassio incriminating himself in his sleep about having an affair with Desdemona, this was Othello’s last straw, at this point he is convinced Desdemona is unfaithful. He tells Iago that his love for Desdemona is gone and he will avenge her betrayal. He asks Iago to kill Cassio, and he will kill Desdemona. Later, Lodovico enters to inform Othello that he must return to the city. Desdemona walks in and Lodovico asks her about Cassio, she explains how Othello and Cassio had a disagreement but she hopes they can rekindle their friendship since she has great love for Cassio, Othello hears this and hits her. Everyone is shocked at what the noble and well-respected Othello has done to his devoted wife. Lodovico insists Othello apologizes to Desdemona, he refuses to and exits. Everyone is left shocked that the noble Othello would lay hands on his wife and act out in public. At the end, Othello enters the room where Desdemona is sleeping, planning to take her life. He is hesitant, her beauty makes him rethink killing her. He cries since he has to kill what he loves the most, he’s no longer human. He accuses her one last time of betraying him and giving Cassio the handkerchief, she denies and begs to be exiled or killed the following day or even just to be granted a couple more hours, but Othello refuses and kills her. Soon, Emilia and everyone else comes in the room and witness what Othello has done to his wife. The truth is then revealed and Othello is to be taken back to Venice for his