Othello: Act III

Act III of Othello by William Shakespeare also allows the reader to finally observe Othello experiencing emotional pain. Iago has began filling Othello with lies, which due to Iago's "honest" nature, Othello believes. In a rage, Othello exclaims, "She's gone, I am abused, and my relief | Must be to loathe her. Oh, curse of marriage, | That we can call these delicate creaures ours..." (III,iii,268-270). This is an example of Othello making assumptions about his own wife cheating on him. I found this to be a reoccuring event because Iago made this same mental decision. The very perso Iago hates is making the exact same assumptions about Desdemona. I found this to be quite ironic and humorous because these two characters have very radical views of women, yet when it comes to believing rumors they make the same assumptions. This scene also proves that Iago's plan to make Othello feel his same pain is working, and Othello is literally experiencing the same despare. Both of these characters have contrary feelings about one another, but feel the same way about their wives.