Theme Of Manipulation In Othello

Iago’s Manipulation In the play Othello by Shakespeare the main character Othello was manipulated by Iago. Some of the character are Othello the general and also the husband of Desdemona, Iago the villain who wants to destroy othello because Othello did not promote him as a lieutenant and he thinks that Othello slept with his wife Emilia. Cassio the lieutenant and Roderigo the pathetic fool. Iago’s manipulation destroyed Othello and his wife desdemona. Iago uses imagery, reverse psychology, and indirect allusions to manipulate others and bend them to his will. Iago’s use of reverse psychology to manipulate others. On the surface, he appears to be a loyal and worthy friend, but his wording and tone always imply the opposite of what he says. When Othello asks whether it was Cassio that was talking with his wife, Iago responds, “Cassio, my lord? No, sure, I cannot think it That he would steal away so guilty like, Seeing your coming” (III.iii.41-43). Superficially, he says that Cassio is honest and good while actually insinuating that he is acting guiltily. He seems to be thinking that cassio is honest, but in reality the remark is intended to instill doubt in Othello, which he succeeds in doing. By distancing himself in such a way
Iago leads Othello to accept as truth what he wants him to, but knows that the idea of Desdemona’s will be powerfully in Othello’s mind if he believes it. Believing Iago Othello plans to kill both Cassio and Desdemona.Othello says, “Get me some poison, Iago; this night. I'll not expostulate with her, lest her body and beauty un provide my mind again. This night, Iago” (IV.i 204-206). Iago says, “Do it not with poison, strangle her in her bed, even the bed she hath contaminated” (IV.i 207-208). Iago also says “And for Cassio, let me be his undertaker: you shall hear more by midnight” (IV.i