Reality versus Illusion in Othello
...d is easily understood through this example. Iago is a very intelligent man who uses peoples weaknesses to his advantage. Iago has got to be one of Shakespeare's most evil characters and he is a character who stands out among all of the Shakespeare characters. Iago uses his skill to gain revenge and take advantage of people who he believes deserves this sort of punishment. Iago uses this revenge in many occasions, one in particular he talks to Othello about Casssio and makes Othello believe that Cassio is sleeping with Othello's wife Desdemona. This is definitely not the truth but Iago talks in such a way that Othello has no choice but to believe him. Iago also plants Desdemona's handkerchief in Cassio's cabin knowing that Othello will eventually find it. Iago uses persuasive words to make Othello believe these illusions and as an extra plan Iago is making Othello trust in him because only a good friend would break this kind of news to another friend. Reality and illusion are often mixed up as in Othello. People have to look out for the situations such as this. It is hard to believe such opposite words with opposite meanings could be mixed up so easily if a person actually puts some intelligent thinking behind a plan like this. To give credit where credit is due, Iago is very intellig...