Comical Inserts In Othello

Shakespeare used comical scenes in the play to give his audience a sense of relief when his plays are concentrated on serious concepts. The comical inserts generally add into his plays very well and reinforce the idea in a lighter view. The banter between Desdemona and Iago created a sense of humor due to the timing of the banter itself. At the time, Othello’s ship was missing and he was just getting to shore to meet Desdemona. The misogynistic tone of Iago towards Desdemona, and how she went along and encouraged his jokes, demonstrated how women were perceived in society. Not only did Iago, in a nonchalant manner, insult women in general, but Desdemona clearly was okay with the insults. She didn’t just ignore the comments given, but accepted