Examples Of Appearances Can Be Deceiving In Othello

Appearances can be deceiving is the theme of the Shakespeare play Othello . Othello believes that Iago is always telling the truth. The audience knows that Othello thinks he's honest when he states to himself "This fellow's of exceeding honesty". A dramatic irony occurs when he states, Iago is honest because Othello doesn't realise that Iago has been telling many lies. Othello is the protector of the citizens. However, Shakespeare creates situational irony when he makes Othello state, "Let me hear thee say that Cassio's not alive". When Othello demands fro Cassio to be dead, he starts to appear the opposite of how people intend him to be. He'll start to appear dangerous because Othello is the leader of the military and wants a citizen dead.