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I have done the state some service, and they know ‘t. O, lay me by my mistress’ side.,(5.2.27-40)*” Iago stabs Emilia when she told the truth about the handkerchief, then Iago runs away. The woman falls sure, he hath kill’d his wife. Are there no stones in heaven But what serve for the thunder ? - Precious villain ! [He runs at Iago Iago, from behind, stabs Emilia, and exit. O murtherous coxcomb ! what should such a fool Do with so good a wife? Othello. By heaven, I do not, I do not, gentlemen. She give it Cassio ! no, alas ! I found it, And I did give ‘t my husband. Ha ! no more moving? Still as the grave., (5.2.85-100)*” This is the scene where Othello kills Desdemona because he – Othello – wholeheartedly believes that Desdemona has cheated on him – Othello – with Cassio and confronts her – Desdemona – about the handkerchief that Cassio had in his hand. ‘T is like she comes to speak of Cassio’s death. O, good my lord, I would speak a word with you ! Othello. What noise is this? - Not dead? not yet quite dead ? I that am cruel am yet merciful I would not have thee linger in thy pain. O murtherous slave ! O villain ! My lord, my lord ! what, ho ! my lord, my lord ! Othello. Iago’s actions that were due to jealousy caused the ultimate death of Othello, Emilia, Roderigo and Desdemona. But Othello does not know how Cassio would have actually got the handkerchief, only that Desdemona could have given it to Cassio. Iago tells Othello that he saw the handkerchief in. Iago asks about the handkerchief that Emilia stole for him. Othello does not want to believe Iago when tells Othello that Desdemona might not be faithful. If it be that, or any that was hers, It speaks against her with the other proofs.” (3.3.420-429) I know not that but such a handkerchief - I am sure it was your wife’s - did I to-day See Cassio wipe his beard with. I gave her such a one ‘t was my first gift. Tell me but this, Have you not sometimes seen a handkerchief Spotted with strawberries in your wife’s hand ? Othello. Nay, but be wise : yet we see nothing done She may be honest yet. Othello does not believe Iago and wants proof that Cassio is with Desdemona. Iago tells Othello it is the honest truth. I heard thee say even now, thou lik’dst not that, When Cassio left my wife : what didst not like ? And when I told thee he was of my counsel In my whole course of wooing, thou criedst ‘ Indeed !’ And didst contract and purse thy brow together, (3.3.95-104)*.” Iago tells Othello that he thinks Cassio is with Desdemona, Othello questions whether it is the truth or a lie. Think, my lord ! By heaven, he echoes me, As if there were some monster in his thought Too hideous to be shown. Indeed! ay, indeed discern’st thou aught in that? Is he not honest ? Iago. I did not think he had been acquainted with her. But for a satisfaction of my thought No further harm. He did, from first to last why dost thou ask ? Iago.

Did Michael Cassio, when you woo’d my lady, Know of your love? Othello. Iago at that moment planted the idea that Desdemona might not be faithful to Othello. Othello and Iago had a conversation and Iago had mentioned that Desdemona looked like she was flirting with Cassio. Othello wants to poison Desdemona, but Iago suggests not to kill Desdemona with poison. (4.1.191-197)*.” This quote is when Othello decides to kill Desdemona so that she can not cheat on him or any other man. Strangle her in her bed, even the bed she hath contaminated. “Othello: Get me some poison, Iago, this night: I’ll not expostulate with her lest her body and beauty unprovide my mind again.

Iago set in Othello’s mind that something is happening between Cassio and Desdemona. Three things that make Iago a perfect villain are: manipulation, he is “honest” to others, and his actions ultimately caused the death of others.įor me Iago’s strongest characteristic when it comes to being the villain is manipulation. Iago decides to make Othello believe his wife is unfaithful to him. Iago has his revenge when Othello demotes Cassio of his rank because of his misbehavior. Iago manipulates Cassio to get him drunk and gets Roderigo to bring him into a fight. Did Iago screw up? The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice.