In Shakespeare's play "Othello" there are two main characters to compare and contrast in this drama. Iago is one of the more interesting characters; Iago can be described as an evil, jealous, manipulative and revenge seeking characters. In fact Iago us so manipulative throughout the entire play that it benefits him, but also causes his wife Emilia, Othello, Desdemona, and Rodgerio to die. Iago's plots are skill fully crafted, and he pays attention to the smallest detail, proving his skill as a villain, so he manipulates all of those around him. As for Othello is a well honored man in the community, but he's also filled with jealousy and mistrust after he learns that his wife Desdemona has cheated on him.
Iago has two main actions and they are to plot and deceive. Iago hates Othello for two reasons. He believes that Othello …show more content…
Round characters are well developed with multiple meaning to their characters. Othello is a well-rounded character, and he is believable. Othello is a great general and has honor and respect of the people, but he doesn't get the same respect from Brabantio which is Desdemona's father who doesn’t' approve of her marrying a Moor (black man). Othello is a man who is filled with jealousy and mistrust; he learns that his wife may be sleeping with another man. Anyone who has been in love has had this feeling once and a while, and that feeling is being fed by the person of whom they must trust it can be devastating for that person. As Iago continually fed Othello suspicion, his hurt and mistrust grows for his wife until he finally kills her. This is seen in the news everyday "A jealous lover kills the other half" because they were seen with another man, or with their ex. Othello's round character can be believed, because jealousy invades all of us at one time or another and for Othello, he choose to act upon it much like those who act in our society