Analyzing Shakespear's Othello - Essay Example

Othello had taken both Othello and Cassio into complete confidence. He knew Othello was aware of his real battle skills and earned Cassio’s sincerity by offering him a handkerchief. Lago very carefully made Othello feel that Cassio had conducted adultery with Desdemona. In such circumstances, whatever Desdemona had to say in her defense would not matter. Lago’s strategy was too wisely constructed and carefully practiced for Othello to escape.

Therefore, it is irrational to call Othello unjust in his display of haste and violence toward Desdemona. On the other hand, Othello also did not trust whatever Lago told him unless he had solid proof of that. Othello had been very angry with Lago for having uttered humiliating and disdainful remarks about his wife when Lago accused Desdemona to have made love with Cassio. Othello’s rage can be estimated from the fact that he had warned Lago that he would kill him if he did not provide Othello with solid proof of Desdemona and Cassio’s relationship. When Lago remained successful in providing Othello with solid proof of his assertion, Othello can not be blamed for not having suspected Lago instead of Cassio.