Effects Of Betrayal In Othello
In Othello betrayal is the central piece that drives the action. Iago’s motivation to kill Othello are jealousy and the desire for power. In the beginning of the play it is revealed that othello overlooked Iago for a promotion and chooses a different person to take the position instead. This leads Iago to craft a very elaborated plan to destroy Othello. Iago, who is often referred as the “honest Iago” by the same people he is plotting against, uses the trust people have in him to deceive them and carry out his plan. The effects of his betrayal are exposed very clearly when we see the most respected and noble of men fall to the level of a confused animal. This play made me think deeply about the issue of betrayal because it shows that no matter