The Consequences of Misplaced Trust in Shakespeare’s Othello
There is no doubt that Othello is a tragedy. With several deaths, an undeniably evil villain, and clashing characters it certainly fulfills the genre’s requirements. Othello is about dishonesty. Iago, the ultimate villain, is a liar. However, Othello is also about honesty. Desdemona is honest, but Othello believes that she is not. Iago is not ...