OTHELLO In the play Othello, the character of Othello has certain traits, which make him seem naive and unsophisticated, compared to many other people. This is why Iago, is able to manipulate him so easily. Iago told Roderigo, "O,sir, content you. I follow him to serve my turn upon him "(I, i lines 38-9). Iago is saying, he only follows Othello to a point, and upon reaching it he will not follow him any …showed first 75 words of 1387 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1387 total…numerous occasions. While Othello had an outward appearance of darkness he was light or good in reality. Carrying innocence to the point of naiveté. Characteristics that would have made it nearly impossible for Othello to be a good leader. On the other hand Iago had an outward appearance of light when he was dark or evil in reality. Othello’s inability to distinguish Iago’s appearance from his nature is what brought about his downfall.