The Theme of Deception in Othello

THE THEME OF legerdemain The theme of caper is one of the key themes that is sh have got through- kayoed the tamper of Othello written by William Shakespe be. The caprice of deception and decieving is surrounded by the use of Iago, the master mind behind in all the deception. It is through the character of Iago that the readers are able to visualise just how badly the doings of deception can effect and ruin those whom are being decieved. Through this essay i will explore how Iago effects the former(a) characters through-out the play as well as screening the concequences it had on them due to their flaws.The inclination of deception is found early on in the play when Iago says I get married him to serve my turn upon him showing us that he is just using Othellos authority and friendship for his own personal needs. Iago follows on by saying I am not what I am. This distinctly shows the readers what Iagos true intentions are. The ability to seem something exclusively to be something else allows the readers to be manipulated into thinking that Iago is of a honest nature.Iagos true intentions of decieving everyone who is close to him allows us to see just how deceptive and artful Iago is. His level of betrayal clearly indicates that he is alining himself with the devil by sneaking some and hiding secrets from those we consider his family and friends. This is because he goes out of his way to decieve and betray the other characters showing that Iago is the exact opposite to what he is know as, honest Iago without anyone actually being assured of what is happening around them.Each of the characters in the play Othello are each decieved in their own way whether it be the plotting of seeds, or the role of emotions each of the characters vulnerbilities are tested by Iagos actions. One character that is constantly decieved and subvert by iagos words is Roderigo. Roderigos is a naive, puppyish character that lets his love for Desdemona over rein all his thoughts and judgements. His downfall of being naively inlove allows Roderigo to be an easy target for Iago by manipulating him into believing that money could buy Desdemonas love. Go to