Othello: Act V

The characters in Othello by William Shakespeare each have their own unique part in the play. Othello begins as such a kind and loving character who would give anybody a second chance no matter the situation. Throughout the play, Othello because a dynamic character because his whole attitude changes once he listens to Iago's rumors. When Desdemona wakes up and Othello is standing over her, Othello informs her, "I would not kill thy unprepared spirit" (V,ii,31). These words are obviously radical compared to the Othello observed at the beginning of the play. Othello's character completely changes from being the most compassionate man, to wanting to murder is own wife. Othello loves Desdemona so much that he becomes distraught when he learns of her unfaithfulness. His mental attitude completely changes about his wife, so he begins to believe killing his wife is his only solution. Through Othello's words, the reader may observe the dynamic change in Othello. Iago's power over Othello's mind is so strong that Othello becomes a completely new person.